US triples visa bond list, 38 nations face up to $15K fee
The US State Department has nearly tripled the number of countries whose citizens must pay a visa bond of up to $15,000. The new rules, effective 21 January 2026, target 38 nations.
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US triples list of nations subject to $15k visa bonds
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond scheme to 38 countries, requiring travellers to post bonds of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many.
US triples visa bond list, demands up to $15,000
The Trump administration expands its visa bond programme to 38 countries, requiring payments of up to $15,000. The move makes US visas unaffordable for many. Read the full list of affected nations.
Seven Countries Face New US Visa Bond Requirement
The Trump administration adds Bhutan, Botswana and five other nations to a list requiring passport holders to post bonds up to $15,000 for US visa applications. Learn the full details.
Bulgaria's First Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Applications
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
US Mandates Facial Recognition for Foreign Travellers
The US has launched a sweeping new policy requiring facial biometric data from all noncitizens entering and leaving the country. The move aims to combat visa fraud and illegal immigration. Read the full details.
US Overhauls H-1B Visa System, Ends Random Lottery
The Trump administration replaces the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system, prioritising higher-paid foreign workers. The new rules take effect in February 2026.
British Creator Bonnie Blue Deported, Banned from Indonesia
British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, has been deported from Bali and barred from Indonesia for a decade. Authorities cited visa violations and cultural sensitivities. Read the full story.
Brits swap UK for Canada's 'limey' community
A Huddersfield family reveals why they moved to Canada, the 'insane' cost of living, and the thriving British community they found. Could you make the leap?
Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw in US Visa Protest
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.
US Prioritises Visas for Major Sporting Event Fans
The Trump administration orders embassies to expedite visas for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendees while imposing new restrictions on H-1B applicants linked to online censorship. Read the latest.
Iran to attend World Cup draw after visa dispute
Iran's football federation reverses boycott decision for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. Head coach attends, but president's visa was denied. Read the full diplomatic and sporting clash.
50,000 Student Visa Appeals Swamp Australian Tribunal
Australia's Administrative Review Tribunal faces a backlog of nearly 50,000 student visa appeals, driven by tougher rules and a focus on permanent residency over study. Read the full analysis.
Record 80,000 British Backpackers Head to Australia
Nearly 80,000 young Brits seized Australian working holiday visas last year, a record surge driven by new relaxed rules and the UK's cost of living crisis. Discover the trend.
UK mother detained by ICE at green card meeting freed
Katie Paul, 33, was handcuffed during routine immigration appointment in San Diego while holding her baby. Released after lawsuit and granted green card following public outcry.
Visa spelling error costs tourist £400 at airport
An Australian holidaymaker's dream trip to Vietnam turned into a £378 nightmare after a simple typo on her e-Visa. Discover how to avoid this costly travel mistake.
FIFA's Football Video Support System Trials in Australia
Football coaches in Australia will use challenge cards to trigger video reviews in a groundbreaking trial of FIFA's new Football Video Support system for leagues without full VAR resources.
Migration Agent Exposes Partner Visa Fraud Epidemic
A veteran migration agent reveals shocking partner visa scams exploiting vulnerable Australian women, with organised networks flooding the system while authorities fail to act.
UK's biggest migration overhaul in 50 years announced
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals the UK's most significant legal migration reforms in half a century, prioritising high earners and NHS workers while extending settlement waits for benefit claimants.
Coalition Probes Stricter Australian Values Immigration
The Australian Coalition is considering plans to strengthen the immigration system's focus on 'Australian values' following the deportation of a neo-Nazi. Shadow Minister Jonno Duniam leads the call for change.
Labour's 20-year asylum wait plan sparks backlash
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces drastic asylum law changes including 20-year settlement wait and visa sanctions against uncooperative nations. Read the full details.
British Doctors Arrested at India-Nepal Border
Two British volunteer audiologists have been detained in India after allegedly crossing from Nepal without valid visas. Learn the full story and the diplomatic response.
UK Visa Bans for Nations Refusing Migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces a 'sliding scale' of visa sanctions against countries refusing to take back illegal migrants. Discover the sweeping asylum reforms.
Reform UK Immigration Plans Threaten NHS Doctors' Future
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Hollie Doyle's Hong Kong racing debut cancelled after visa rejection
British jockey sensation Hollie Doyle's highly anticipated Hong Kong racing debut has been cancelled after her travel visa application was unexpectedly rejected, leaving the champion rider devastated.
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