The United States plans to launch its redesigned “Flight of the Eagle” passport in 2028 with a standardized 38-page format, new historical artwork and a larger gold Great Seal. First-time passport applications are also planned to move online through America.gov in 2027, while presentation images have raised questions about whether President Donald Trump’s image will appear in the standard passport.
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Indian travelers and visa applicants face widely different waiting periods for U.S. visa appointments depending on the category and consular post they choose.
Navi Mumbai airport seeks US pre-clearance facility for faster immigration and customs processing on direct US flights.
Singapore tops the 2026 Henley Passport Index with access to 192 destinations, while the United States slips to 10th amid tighter visa policies.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed removing the 60-day grace period that allows certain foreign workers to remain in the United States after their employment ends.
US immigrant visa applications face a worldwide pause as consular training disrupts interviews and adds uncertainty for applicants.
The Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visa issuance for applicants from 75 countries has been struck down by a federal judge in Manhattan.
The US State Department has made its visa bond programme permanent after concluding that the pilot scheme helped reduce visa overstays.
The United States has introduced sweeping changes to its nonimmigrant visa system, replacing the long-standing “duration of status” policy with fixed admission periods for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists.
Five former US law enforcement officials, including four former police chiefs, have pleaded guilty to their roles in a long-running conspiracy that prosecutors say exploited the U-Visa program to fraudulently obtain immigration benefits for foreign nationals.