Leading tour operators have requested the US government to simplify visa procedures to boost meeting incentive exhibition (MICE) tourism. The Visit USA Committee (Vusacom), a collaborative effort by tour operators and the US Commerce Department, was launched by US commerce secretary John Bryson on Friday. “Travel and tourism to the US is an important way [...] Read more »
US Hikes Visa Fee
DEPARTMENT of State of the United States of America has announced that it will adjust its visa processing fees, effective April 13, 2012. Under the new regime, the fee for most non-immigrant visa applications and border crossing cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease. In defending its decision, the Department said for a [...] Read more »
Obama proposes new rule for immigrant families
Illegal immigrants who are immediate relatives of citizens could stay in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency. The goal is to reduce a family’s time apart. Day laborers Santos Mendoza, left, and Rodolfo Ramirez wait for possible work at the corner of Fallbrook Avenue and Ventura Blvd in Los Angeles. Both are illegal immigrants [...] Read more »
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