U.S. to Test $750 Fast-Track Visa Appointment Fee
The U.S. State Department will test a paid expedited appointment option for certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants, adding a premium layer to an already strained travel visa system.
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Canada Tightens Border Rules Over Ebola Outbreak Ahead of World Cup
Canada is introducing temporary border and immigration measures in response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, citing public health risks and the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Is Now Fully Live. Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System is now fully operational across 29 countries, replacing passport stamps for many non-EU travelers. The system is designed to modernize border control, but early travel is likely to come with longer queues and more biometric checks.
ICE
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
ICE, or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, enforces immigration laws and handles customs-related investigations.
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 50 Countries with $15,000 Requirement
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
The U.S. expands its visa bond program to 50 countries, requiring travelers to post up to $15,000 to reduce visa overstays.
U.S. to Add Passport Requirement to Diversity Visa Entries in 2027
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
The U.S. State Department has finalized new rules for the Diversity Visa Program that will require entrants to submit valid passport details and a passport scan starting with the 2027 lottery cycle.
DHS (Department of Homeland Security)
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
DHS, or Department of Homeland Security, oversees U.S. border protection, airport security, and immigration procedures.
CBP
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
CBP, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, manages border security and traveler entry into the United States.
ESTA
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
ESTA is an online travel authorization required for visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries entering the United States.
US Halts Citizenship Ceremonies for Migrants from Travel Ban Countries
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
The U.S. has paused citizenship ceremonies and immigration case decisions for nationals from 19 travel ban countries, marking a sweeping expansion of recent restrictions.
New Zealand Launches New Four-Year Golden Visa With Path to Residency
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
New Zealand has introduced a new four-year Business Investor Work Visa, offering foreign investors a pathway to permanent residency through business investment and active participation.
Portugal Launches First Golden Visa Fund Exclusively for US Investors
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Portugal has approved its first golden visa fund tailored exclusively for US citizens, reflecting surging American interest in residency-by-investment opportunities.