Visa
US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to End H-1B Visa Green Card Pathway
A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives that could significantly reshape the H-1B visa program by eliminating its role as…
Italy Allocates Worker Quota, Issues 3,200 Student Visas for Pakistani
Italy has allocated a dedicated quota of 10,500 jobs for Pakistani workers over the next three years, the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin,…
Pakistanis to Receive Six-Month Free Tourist Visa to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is moving forward with a plan to introduce a six-month program offering free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 countries, including Pakistan. A government…
U.S. Expands Social Media Screening for More Visa Applicants
The United States will expand social media checks for visa applicants starting March 30, 2026, requiring many applicants to make their accounts accessible for review by consular officers.…
US Raises Premium Processing Fees for Work Visas and Green Cards
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a fee hike for premium processing of employment-based work visas and green card petitions, effective March…
How to Apply for Dubai Virtual Work Visa, Eligibility, Income Requirement
Pakistani professionals working remotely can now apply for the Dubai Virtual Work Visa, which allows digital nomads to live in the UAE emirate for one…
You May Have to Pay $15,000 for a US Tourist Visa
Travelers applying for a US tourist visa may soon face a hefty bond requirement of up to $15,000, as the United States plans to launch…
Pakistan-Kuwait Visa Policy Restored – Details Inside
KUWAIT CITY: In a major breakthrough, Pakistan-Kuwait visa policy has been revived as Kuwait officially resumes issuing multiple visa categories to Pakistani nationals, marking a…
Visa Inc. Reports Surge in Digital Transactions as Pakistani SMEs Embrace Cashless Payments
KARACHI: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has revealed a significant increase in the adoption of digital payment methods by Small and Medium Enterprises…
Germany Updates Visa Appointment System in Karachi
KARACHI: In a significant change to its visa processing approach, the German Consulate General in Karachi has introduced a new appointment system for Schengen and…
US Embassy Visa Appointment System Gets an Upgrade
KARACHI: The US Embassy is set to roll out an upgraded US embassy visa appointment system on March 8, 2025, introducing essential guidelines to help…
Pakistan Introduces ‘Pak ID’ Mobile App to Facilitate Visa-on-Arrival
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance travel convenience, Pakistan has launched the ‘Pak ID’ mobile application, enabling citizens from 120 countries to apply for…
X Partners with Visa to Power Upcoming X Money Wallet for Instant Payments
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has announced a partnership with Visa to facilitate person-to-person payments for its forthcoming X Money service. Through this collaboration…
