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The U.S. State Department is piloting a new $750 fee that lets B-1/B-2 visa applicants secure an interview appointment within 10 business days. Launching July 1, 2026 at select embassies, the optional fee runs through December 31. Standard $185 visa fee still applies, bringing the total to $935 for fast-tracked appointments.
Read full article →The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is expected to go live in Q4 2026. Travelers from 59 visa-exempt countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia, will need to apply online or via app before visiting 30 Schengen Area countries. Authorization costs €7 and is valid for 3 years.
Read full article →A U.S. federal judge ruled that USCIS cannot freeze immigration applications — including asylum, work permits, and green cards — based solely on an applicant's nationality from 39 travel-ban countries. The ruling applies to applications processed within the US and orders an immediate restart of case adjudications.
Read full article →The U.S. Department of State announced that the India per-country limit has been reached in both the EB-2 (advanced degree professionals) and EB-5 (investor) categories for fiscal year 2026. New applications in these categories will not be processed until the next fiscal year. Applicants are advised to explore alternative visa pathways.
Read full article →The Schengen Area deployed its new Entry/Exit System (EES) in April 2026, replacing physical passport stamps with digital biometric records. Travelers entering and exiting the EU now have their name, travel document type, and fingerprints recorded electronically. The system aims to speed up border processing and strengthen security.
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