Stay informed with the latest visa, passport, and immigration updates from around the world
The US Department of State and USCIS announced significant visa policy changes effective November 2025, including new mandatory consular interview location requirements, a $100,000 H-1B proclamation fee, and extensions for religious worker visas affecting thousands of applicants worldwide.
Major ID card requirements changes took effect in 2025, including REAL ID enforcement starting May 7, new digital ID options in Apple Wallet across 14 states, and a proposed $18 TSA fee for travelers without compliant identification. These updates affect millions of domestic and international travelers.
Breaking immigration policy changes effective November 2025 impact thousands of visa holders, including the controversial $100,000 H-1B fee, elimination of 540-day EAD extensions, and EB-5 program fee adjustments. Learn how these changes affect your work authorization and visa applications.
The U.S. State Department has delayed the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration past October 2025, introducing a historic $1 entry fee for the first time in over 30 years. As of November 2025, the registration date remains unannounced, with experts predicting a December 2025 or January 2026 opening.
Major passport photo requirement changes took effect in November 2025 across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and 193 ICAO member nations. The updates include a complete ban on AI-edited photos in the US, digital-only submissions in Germany, and new ISO/IEC 39794 biometric encoding standards affecting all international travelers.
New visa policy changes affecting millions of travelers took effect in November 2025, including mandatory interview location requirements, H-1B fee increases, and electronic payment rules. U.S. visa applicants must now navigate stricter application procedures while several countries implement new electronic travel authorization systems.
Major ID card requirements are now in effect across the United States as of November 2025, with the REAL ID deadline enforced since May 7, 2025, and 14 states offering digital driver's licenses in Apple Wallet. TSA has also proposed new fees for non-compliant travelers starting in late November 2025.
Major travel restrictions updates are affecting millions of international travelers in November 2025, including new UK ETA enforcement deadlines, TSA identity verification changes, and ongoing U.S. travel bans. Understanding these travel restrictions is essential for smooth international trips during the 2025 holiday season.
The U.S. government announced sweeping immigration policy changes in November 2025, including a proposed overhaul of the public charge rule affecting green card and visa applicants, and new biometric collection requirements starting December 26, 2025. These changes will impact millions of foreign nationals entering or applying to stay in the United States.
The U.S. State Department has delayed DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration beyond its traditional October start date and introduced a historic $1 entry fee for the first time in the program's 30-year history. As of November 26, 2025, the registration date remains unannounced, leaving thousands of international applicants waiting for official confirmation while antifraud measures are implemented.
Major passport photo requirements changes took effect in November 2025, with the US State Department banning AI-edited photos and 193 countries implementing stricter ICAO biometric standards. Over 300,000 applications were rejected in 2024, prompting these comprehensive updates affecting all passport applicants worldwide.
Major visa policy changes took effect in November 2025, including new U.S. interview location requirements, Europe's Entry/Exit System biometric screening, and China's workforce restrictions. These updates affect millions of visa applicants worldwide and require immediate attention for anyone planning international travel or immigration.
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