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U.S. visa interviews for minors generally require in-person attendance

The U.S. visa interview for minors in India generally requires children to appear in person, including newborns and teenagers. The U.S. Embassy in India reiterated the rule as State Department interview-waiver standards remain narrower than in earlier years. The U.S. Embassy in India has reminded parents that minor applicants generally must appear in person for a U.S. visa interview, including newborns and teenagers approaching age 18. Sending only a parent or guar

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17 Aug 2026 09:05 AM

U.S. visa interviews for minors generally require in-person attendance

The U.S. visa interview for minors in India generally requires children to appear in person, including newborns and teenagers. The U.S. Embassy in India reiterated the rule as State Department interview-waiver standards remain narrower than in earlier years. The U.S. Embassy in India has reminded parents that minor applicants generally must appear in person for a U.S. visa interview, including newborns and teenagers approaching age 18. Sending only a parent or guar

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US visa social media vetting may expand to journalists

The Trump administration is reportedly considering an expansion of US visa social media vetting that could affect foreign journalists and other applicants. The proposed changes may require covered applicants to make their social media accounts public so US officials can review their online activity during visa screening. The reported plan would extend an immigration screening practice already applied to several cat

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06 Aug 2026 23:27 PM

US visa social media vetting may expand to journalists

The Trump administration is reportedly considering an expansion of US visa social media vetting that could affect foreign journalists and other applicants. The proposed changes may require covered applicants to make their social media accounts public so US officials can review their online activity during visa screening. The reported plan would extend an immigration screening practice already applied to several cat

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US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

The US visa bond program became permanent on August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 bonds from certain B1/B2 applicants. The rule covers 50 countries, targets overstays and does not currently include Indian nationals. The U.S. State Department made its visa bond program permanent on Monday, August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require certain B-1, B-2 or combined B-1/B-2

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03 Aug 2026 10:14 AM

US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

The US visa bond program became permanent on August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 bonds from certain B1/B2 applicants. The rule covers 50 countries, targets overstays and does not currently include Indian nationals. The U.S. State Department made its visa bond program permanent on Monday, August 3, 2026, allowing consular officers to require certain B-1, B-2 or combined B-1/B-2

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Trump Weighs $100,000 Bond for Some Green Card Applicants

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 green card bond for certain applicants completing consular processing abroad. The unconfirmed proposal would examine financial self-sufficiency but leaves eligibility, refund rules and implementation unclear. The Trump administration is considering requiring certain people applying for U.S. green cards through consulates abroad to post bonds of up to $100,000, according to

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21 Jul 2026 08:14 AM

Trump Weighs $100,000 Bond for Some Green Card Applicants

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 green card bond for certain applicants completing consular processing abroad. The unconfirmed proposal would examine financial self-sufficiency but leaves eligibility, refund rules and implementation unclear. The Trump administration is considering requiring certain people applying for U.S. green cards through consulates abroad to post bonds of up to $100,000, according to

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U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON — The State Department will launch a six-month B1/B2 visa interview pilot on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, allowing a limited number of applicants to pay $750 for an interview appointment within 10 business days at selected U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. The paid option will be tested through Thursday, December 31, 2026. It is designed to measure demand for faster interview scheduling at consular posts where regular appointment waits can exceed one

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13 Jun 2026 15:25 PM

U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON — The State Department will launch a six-month B1/B2 visa interview pilot on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, allowing a limited number of applicants to pay $750 for an interview appointment within 10 business days at selected U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. The paid option will be tested through Thursday, December 31, 2026. It is designed to measure demand for faster interview scheduling at consular posts where regular appointment waits can exceed one

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US Approves $1.98B Kuwait Arms Deal

US Clears Major Defense Sale To Kuwait The United States has approved a proposed $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, a package centered on advanced counter-drone systems and related defense equipment. The State Department said the sale is intended to strengthen Kuwait’s ability to respond to current and future threats, particularly unmanned aerial systems that could endanger military sites, civilian infrastr

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05 Jun 2026 23:41 PM

US Approves $1.98B Kuwait Arms Deal

US Clears Major Defense Sale To Kuwait The United States has approved a proposed $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, a package centered on advanced counter-drone systems and related defense equipment. The State Department said the sale is intended to strengthen Kuwait’s ability to respond to current and future threats, particularly unmanned aerial systems that could endanger military sites, civilian infrastr

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EB-2 India Unavailable: Green Card Final Approvals Pause Until Oct. 1

EB-2 India is unavailable for fiscal year 2026 after all available visa numbers for Indian applicants were used, pausing final Green Card approvals until the next fiscal year begins on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The U.S. State Department said all available Employment-Based Second Preference immigrant visas for applicants chargeable to India have been issued for FY2026. As a result, U.S. embassies and consulates cannot issue additional EB-2 immigrant visas in these cases for the rema

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27 May 2026 08:25 AM

EB-2 India Unavailable: Green Card Final Approvals Pause Until Oct. 1

EB-2 India is unavailable for fiscal year 2026 after all available visa numbers for Indian applicants were used, pausing final Green Card approvals until the next fiscal year begins on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The U.S. State Department said all available Employment-Based Second Preference immigrant visas for applicants chargeable to India have been issued for FY2026. As a result, U.S. embassies and consulates cannot issue additional EB-2 immigrant visas in these cases for the rema

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Iran war escalates as Americans urged to leave Middle East

The United States government has urged Americans in parts of the Middle East to leave the region as fighting linked to the escalating Iran war intensifies, complicating travel and raising security concerns. The State Department issued updated guidance advising citizens to depart from 14 countries, including Israel, Lebanon, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, as regional security conditions deteriorate. Until recently, Americans in several of these countries had been instructed to s

Global Conflicts

03 Mar 2026 12:51 PM

Iran war escalates as Americans urged to leave Middle East

The United States government has urged Americans in parts of the Middle East to leave the region as fighting linked to the escalating Iran war intensifies, complicating travel and raising security concerns. The State Department issued updated guidance advising citizens to depart from 14 countries, including Israel, Lebanon, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, as regional security conditions deteriorate. Until recently, Americans in several of these countries had been instructed to s

Global Conflicts

US to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 countries amid vetting review

The United States State Department is preparing to pause visa processing for applicants from approximately 75 countries beginning January 21, according to an internal departmental directive. The measure instructs consular officers to deny visa applications under existing immigration law while the department conducts a broad reassessment of screening and vetting standards. The pause is described as indefinite, with only very limited exceptions expected during the review period. The c

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14 Jan 2026 10:31 AM

US to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 countries amid vetting review

The United States State Department is preparing to pause visa processing for applicants from approximately 75 countries beginning January 21, according to an internal departmental directive. The measure instructs consular officers to deny visa applications under existing immigration law while the department conducts a broad reassessment of screening and vetting standards. The pause is described as indefinite, with only very limited exceptions expected during the review period. The c

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US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

The United States government has revoked approximately 85,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, according to a statement shared by the State Department on X. The announcement described the cancellations as part of a sharpened national security agenda endorsed by both the president and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The message emphasized that the administration intends to continue its intensified oversight of foreign nationals as part of its broader commitment

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10 Dec 2025 04:12 AM

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

The United States government has revoked approximately 85,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, according to a statement shared by the State Department on X. The announcement described the cancellations as part of a sharpened national security agenda endorsed by both the president and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The message emphasized that the administration intends to continue its intensified oversight of foreign nationals as part of its broader commitment

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US To Review Over 55 Million Visa Holders For Possible Deportation

The United States government has announced a significant escalation in its immigration oversight, with the Department of State confirming that it is reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas. This large-scale review aims to identify potential violations of immigration rules or security threats that could make an individual ineligible to remain in the country. Officials have indicated that the move forms part of an

Visa & Immigration

21 Aug 2025 23:43 PM

US To Review Over 55 Million Visa Holders For Possible Deportation

The United States government has announced a significant escalation in its immigration oversight, with the Department of State confirming that it is reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas. This large-scale review aims to identify potential violations of immigration rules or security threats that could make an individual ineligible to remain in the country. Officials have indicated that the move forms part of an

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Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Starting September 2, 2025, significant changes to United States visa policy will take effect, impacting thousands of H-1B and other nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. The U.S. State Department has announced that its long-standing Interview Waiver Program, which allowed many visa holders to renew without attending an in-person interview, will be largely discontinued. This shift means that most applicants, including those on H-1B visas, will now be

Visa & Immigration

12 Aug 2025 22:10 PM

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Starting September 2, 2025, significant changes to United States visa policy will take effect, impacting thousands of H-1B and other nonimmigrant visa holders across the country. The U.S. State Department has announced that its long-standing Interview Waiver Program, which allowed many visa holders to renew without attending an in-person interview, will be largely discontinued. This shift means that most applicants, including those on H-1B visas, will now be

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U.S. visa interviews for minors generally require in-person attendance

U.S. visa interviews for minors generally require in-person attendance

US visa social media vetting may expand to journalists

US visa social media vetting may expand to journalists

US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries

Trump Weighs $100,000 Bond for Some Green Card Applicants

Trump Weighs $100,000 Bond for Some Green Card Applicants

U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

U.S. $750 B1/B2 Visa Interview Pilot Starts July 1, 2026

US Approves $1.98B Kuwait Arms Deal

US Approves $1.98B Kuwait Arms Deal

EB-2 India Unavailable: Green Card Final Approvals Pause Until Oct. 1

EB-2 India Unavailable: Green Card Final Approvals Pause Until Oct. 1

Iran war escalates as Americans urged to leave Middle East

Iran war escalates as Americans urged to leave Middle East

US to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 countries amid vetting review

US to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 countries amid vetting review

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

US revokes 85,000 visas as Trump administration intensifies security review

US To Review Over 55 Million Visa Holders For Possible Deportation

US To Review Over 55 Million Visa Holders For Possible Deportation

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

Visa policy changes may delay work return for H-1B holders in Silicon Valley

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