Category: USA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

ESTA Fee for US Travel Set To Increase

Travellers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries planning a trip to the United States will soon have to pay more.  As part of a new law passed in Washington D.C., the cost of applying for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is set to nearly double—from $21 to $40. While the exact date the…
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UK Updates Travel Advice: Warns Travellers Amid LA Protests

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for British nationals visiting Los Angeles amid ongoing protests sparked by US immigration raids. The warning follows several days of demonstrations across the Californian city, particularly in downtown LA, after it emerged that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had begun conducting large-scale…
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US Tightens ESTA Rules With New Photo Requirement

Travellers heading to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) now face a new requirement: uploading a passport-style selfie when applying for an ESTA online. The move aims to enhance identity verification and reduce fraud. The US government has begun rolling out a digital identity check as part of the Electronic System for Travel…
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Who’s Affected by the US’s Latest Travel Ban?

US President Donald Trump has signed a new presidential proclamation banning or restricting travel from 19 countries.  Citizens from 12 countries are completely banned from entering the United States, while people from 7 other countries face partial restrictions. This is part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, which he promised during his election campaign. The travel…
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US Suspends Student Visa Appointments and Plans To Expand Immigration Vetting

The United States has temporarily halted new student visa interview appointments at its embassies and consulates worldwide, while also preparing to introduce expanded social media vetting for international applicants. This move could significantly affect immigration and the ability of foreign students to study in the US. According to an official memo issued by the State…
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