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Germany introduced mandatory digital biometric passport photos on May 1, 2025, ending decades of paper photo submissions. The new regulation requires all passport, ID card, and residence permit photos to be taken digitally by certified photographers or on-site terminals, transmitted securely to authorities via encrypted channels.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented significant fee increases for ESTA, I-94, and EVUS applications starting September 30, 2025, while new restrictions require visa applicants to apply from their country of residence. Additionally, streamlined H-2A agricultural worker petition processing began October 2, 2025.
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