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US Expands Visa Screening to Social Media Checks

The U.S. State Department has announced a significant expansion of its visa screening process, set to take effect from March 30. Under the new rules, applicants’ social media activity and…

Admin March 27, 2026

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US Introduces FIFA Pass to Fast-Track World Cup 2026 Fan Visas

1. Fifa Pass: Priority Visa Program Official Name: Fifa Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (Fifa Pass). Purpose: To give confirmed World Cup ticket holders priority access to visa interview slots, reducing…

admin January 21, 2026

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US Expands Social Media Vetting to H-1B Visas, Applicants Face Delays

The US State Department has quietly expanded its social media screening requirements to include skilled-worker visas, widening scrutiny to H-1B professionals and their H-4 dependents from December 15. While the…

admin December 17, 2025

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US Tightens Social Media Rules for H-1B, H-4 Visa Applicants

The United States has tightened its vetting process for foreign workers by expanding mandatory social media scrutiny to H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents. Under a new directive issued…

admin December 9, 2025

International

US Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Rules Effective November 1, 2025

The U.S. Department of State has announced new guidelines for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants, set to take effect on November 1, 2025. Under the updated rules, individuals seeking nonimmigrant visas…

admin September 16, 2025

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Court Forces U.S. to Resume Harvard Student Visas

In compliance with a federal court order, the U.S. State Department has directed all embassies and consulates worldwide to resume processing student and exchange visitor visas for individuals affiliated with…

Admin June 10, 2025

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Student Visa Interview Pause to End Soon, Says U.S. State Department

The United States government has announced that the temporary pause on student visa interviews will end “sooner rather than later,” urging applicants to continue their visa application process and regularly…

admin May 30, 2025

International

US, South Korea, Japan Enhance Ties Amid Regional Threats

Seoul, May 20 (IANS) – Diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan met in Washington on Monday for the Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board session, reaffirming their unwavering…

Admin May 20, 2025

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US Student Visa Denials Hit 10-Year High at 41%

The United States saw a sharp rise in student visa denials, reaching a 10-year high in the last fiscal year (October 2023 – September 2024). According to a report, 41%…

Admin March 24, 2025