The US authorities have expanded a controversial visa policy that requires certain foreign travellers to post a cash bond of up to $15,000 before entering the country.
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The decision allows the administration to proceed with a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, sharply increasing the cost of hiring highly skilled foreign professionals.
The US has emerged as the focal point of growing travel uncertainty for thousands of foreign workers as US visa appointment delays stretch to nearly 12 months at embassies and consulates worldwide.
India’s capital has become the focus of renewed attention among Indian travellers after a 32-year-old woman described how she secured her US B2 tourist visa in mere seconds.
The recent tightening of the H1-B visa programme has stirred concerns among Indian tech professionals, but Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu maintains the impact will be short-lived.
The U.S. has formally announced a list of applicants who qualify for exemption from the newly imposed $100,000 H-1B petition fee.
The United States (US) will introduce a new $250 “visa integrity fee” starting October 1, 2025, for travelers requiring a visa.
The United States is doubling the cost of its Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee for travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, including the UK (LHR), Germany (FRA), Japan (NRT), and Australia (SYD).
A new $250 “visa integrity fee” will soon apply to non-immigrant visa holders visiting the United States, impacting millions of travelers, including those flying with United Airlines (UA) to major hubs like Los Angeles (LAX).
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new travel ban targeting travelers from 19 countries.