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The option is intended for applicants with an urgent need to travel and cannot afford to wait for another regular interview slot at any U.S. embassy or consulate. In official instructions, expedited appointments are restricted and are only given in exceptional cases. To make the request, applicants are required to p...

It has been repeatedly advised to potential travellers planning to visit the United States that the visa interview can make or break their chances of being granted entry. But professionals maintain that the success starts way earlier - with the DS-160 form, which all non-immigrant visa applicants need to fill out befor...

In a major restructuring of the H-1B visa program, the Donald Trump government has scrapped its long-standing lottery system, based on which people were issued U.S. visas. Now, as per the new rules, the visas will be allotted based on the wage and skill of an individual. This will enable the Visa options for those who ...

The US immigration authorities have revised the application fee, which will be effective in 2026. If you are planning immigration to the USA, then this is important news to know. These revisions are declared on 20th Nov 2025. Keeping inflation in mind, the cost has been adjusted. This can affect the applicants who are ...

Last updated: October 2025   Written by Aptech Visa Editorial Team – 10+ years helping travellers get approved for their international destinations.   The United States is rolling out two significant changes affecting immigration and visa protocols from October 2025. There will be a new test introdu...

Last updated: September 2025 Written by Aptech Visa Editorial Team – 10+ years helping travellers get approved for their international destinations. U.S. visa policies have raised serious concerns among Indian applicants. Effective from September 21, 2025, a  100,000 USD fee will be imposed on all new H-1B ...