France Residence Permit Delays: New Plan to Cut Wait Times
France launches a plan to cut residence permit delays with more staff and simplified procedures.
visa policy
US Birth Tourism Warning Issued to Algerian Visa Applicants
The U.S. Embassy in Algiers warns Algerians against using visitor visas for birth tourism as visa rejection rates remain high.
US Announces DV-2027 Diversity Visa Reform Requiring Passports
The US introduces stricter DV-2027 Diversity Visa rules requiring passports at registration to prevent fraud in the green card lottery.
US Imposes Refundable Visa Deposit on Algerian Travelers
Algerians applying for US tourist or business visas may now face a refundable deposit of up to $15,000 under a new immigration measure.