Stay informed with the latest visa, passport, and immigration updates from around the world
Major immigration policy changes in November 2025 affect millions of visa holders and applicants. From the end of automatic EAD extensions to new public charge rules and enhanced enforcement, these updates require immediate attention for anyone navigating the US immigration system.
The U.S. Department of State has announced major green card lottery updates for November 2025, including an unprecedented delay in DV-2027 registration, the introduction of a mandatory $1 fee, and confirmation that 129,516 applicants were selected for DV-2026. These changes mark the most significant modifications to the Diversity Visa program in its 30-year history.
Major passport photo requirements updates are now in effect across the United States, Germany, and India as of November 2025. The US has implemented zero-tolerance policies for AI-edited photos, Germany has banned printed passport photos entirely, and India now enforces strict ICAO biometric standards for all applications.
Major visa policy changes in November 2025 affect travelers worldwide, including new US interview location requirements, UK's landmark 10-year settlement rule, and Europe's Entry/Exit System launch. Here's everything you need to know about these critical immigration updates and how they impact your travel plans.
Major ID card requirements updates are reshaping identification worldwide in November 2025. The U.S. REAL ID enforcement is now active, Apple launched Digital ID for passports in Wallet, and the EU continues expanding its digital identity wallet program affecting 400 million citizens.
Major travel restrictions updates are reshaping international travel in November 2025, including new U.S. visa interview requirements, expanded EU Entry/Exit System deployments, and ongoing travel bans affecting 19 countries. Here's everything travelers need to know about these critical changes affecting visa applications and border crossings worldwide.
Major immigration policy changes in November 2025 are reshaping visa applications and work authorization across the US and UK. From the end of EAD automatic extensions affecting 900,000+ workers to the new $100,000 H-1B fee and UK asylum reforms, these changes require immediate attention from immigrants, employers, and international students.
The DV-2026 green card lottery has selected 129,516 winners from over 20.8 million entries, with interviews underway through September 2026. Meanwhile, the DV-2027 registration remains delayed as the State Department implements a new mandatory $1 registration fee and enhanced fraud detection systems.
Major passport photo requirements updates are now in effect across the United States, Germany, and India in November 2025. These changes include zero-tolerance policies for AI-edited photos, digital-only submission rules, and stricter ICAO biometric standards affecting millions of travelers worldwide.
Major US visa policy changes took effect in November 2025, including new interview location requirements, expanded public charge rules, and $100,000 H-1B fees. These visa policy updates affect millions of immigrants, workers, and international students planning to apply for US visas.
REAL ID requirements take effect May 7, 2025, requiring compliant identification for domestic flights and federal building access. Learn the document requirements, how to identify if your ID is compliant, and alternatives if you don't have a REAL ID-compliant license.
Major travel restrictions updates take effect in November 2025, including expanded EU biometric systems, lifted FAA flight restrictions, and new U.S. visa interview requirements. Travelers must prepare for EES implementation at Dover crossings and Zurich airport, while U.S. domestic flyers now need REAL ID compliance.
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