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Malaysia hopes for inclusion on the visa waiver scheme in the USA

Published: Feb 18, 2018, Updated: Feb 18, 2018 | Tags: ESTA Eligibility, Visa Waiver Program, Malaysia, USA Visa Requirements

Introduction The USA currently has a list of countries that participate in its 'visa waiver scheme'. This scheme enables travellers who fulfil certain criteria (for example, the absence of a criminal record and the absence of any other visa violations) to enter the USA for tourism purposes without a visa at the immigration officer's discretion, and to stay there for up to 90…

Another Shutdown Possibly Looming For The White House Over Immigration

Published: Feb 03, 2018, Updated: Feb 03, 2018 | Tags: USA Immigration, USA Visa, ESTA Eligibility

Introduction In January 2018, the White House shut down due to a dispute over the budget and the apportioning of government funds. Whilst shutdowns are not unheard of for any US government (in 2013, the government shut down under the Obama Administration due to a dispute about Obamacare legislation), what is notable about this shutdown is that it has been brought to bear directly…

Visa for Orlando, Florida USA

Published: Feb 01, 2018, Updated: Nov 09, 2019 | Tags: ESTA, USA Visa

Introduction This guide provides travel information on Orlando and information on travel authorizations and visas for Orlando; you will need one or the other for your visit. Orlando is nicknamed the City Beautiful, and a look around…

A bipartisan deal may be reached over DACA

Published: Jan 18, 2018, Updated: Jan 18, 2018 | Tags: USA Immigration, USA Visa

Swayed by hardliners regarding immigration in the first few weeks of 2018, and an avowed immigration hardliner himself, president Trump had aimed to prevent the recipients of the DACA programme from being granted legal status in the US. Furthermore, the Trump administration announced early in 2018 that it aimed to follow through on previously floated plans to abolish the…

US Resumes Full Service In Turkey Following USA Visa Row

Published: Jan 02, 2018, Updated: Jan 02, 2018 | Tags: USA Visa, USA Embassy Appointment, USA Visa Application

Introduction Earlier this year, in a significant item of ESTA and USA immigration news, the Trump Administration suspended all of its non-immigrant visa services for Turkish citizens. This was in response to the arrest of a US citizen in Turkey. This USA visa news item broke in October 2017 and now, in the final week of 2017, the USA has announced that it will be resuming…

Visa for New Orleans, Louisiana USA

Published: Jan 01, 2018, Updated: Feb 18, 2018 | Tags: ESTA, USA Visa

Introduction If you like great food, great music and a vibrant cultural experience, then New Orleans is the place to be. Visiting New Orleans, you will experience the sights, sounds and tastes of one of the world’s…

An end to H-1B Visa upheaval?

Published: Dec 09, 2017, Updated: Dec 09, 2017 | Tags: USA Visa Requirements, ESTA Requirements, ESTA, USA Visa

Introduction We reported recently that the US government had caused confusion and chaos by making the process for gaining H-1B visas more arduous. This wave of changes also affected another type of visa: the L1 visa. This was mainly due to the Trump Administration's plans to include mandatory interviews and additional checks for applications to what had previously been a smooth and…

Visa for Boston, Massachusetts USA

Published: Dec 01, 2017, Updated: Nov 09, 2019 | Tags: ESTA, USA Visa

Introduction Every year, many visitors make their way towards the USA, heading to well-known destinations such as New York, San Francisco, Orlando and Los Angeles. Now an increasing number of tourists are visiting Boston and discovering…

How to apply for ESTA

Published: Nov 27, 2017, Updated: Oct 16, 2022 | Tags: ESTA Application Guide, ESTA Requirements

Want to learn how to apply for ESTA? To apply for ESTA, applicants should ensure they are prepared by scheduling 15-20 minutes to complete the form, gathering the necessary documents, and allocate time to pre-read and understand the questions. Below we have put together a checklist of how to apply for ESTA.

Challenges to H1-B visas have reached a peak

Published: Nov 17, 2017, Updated: Nov 17, 2017 | Tags: USA Visa, USA Visa Requirements

Some of the latest USA immigration news revolves around H1-B visas. These temporary visas are given to highly skilled workers to enable them to visit the US for business purposes. Usually, acquiring an H1-B visa was not difficult: most valid applications were accepted and the scheme helped to foster a thriving international business scene in the USA. Now, however, the process…

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