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South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has uncovered officials who illegally sold visas for personal profit, with four low-paid workers receiving over $850,000 in bribes. The new government's swift action signals a historic shift toward accountability after decades of systemic corruption.
Thailand just made it dramatically easier for tourists and remote workers to visit, offering visa-free entry to 93 countries and launching special visas for digital nomads. The sweeping reforms aim to transform the country into a global hub for travelers, students, and retirees.
The Dutch immigration service processed thousands of visa applications last year with high approval rates for skilled workers. Despite ongoing challenges with asylum processing times, the Netherlands continues welcoming talent from around the world.
France issued 300,117 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2025, a 6.1% jump that reflects growing connections between the two countries through education, tourism, and family ties. Morocco now ranks as the second-largest recipient of French visas worldwide.
Scotland's cricket team has just seven days to secure visas, sponsors, and new kits after being called up to replace Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup starting February 7. The team is racing against time but remains confident they'll make it work.
Scotland is racing to organize visas, sponsors, and even uniforms after being called to replace Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup with just seven days' notice. The underdog team is turning an impossible timeline into their biggest opportunity yet.
More than 8,400 families from seven Latin American countries can stay together in the U.S. after a federal judge blocked efforts to end their legal status. The ruling protects people who came through family reunification programs while they wait for permanent immigrant visas.
The State Department just launched a new system to fast-track visas for soccer fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with millions expected from around the globe. The FIFA PASS program will help ticket holders get prioritized appointments and bring 500 extra staff to process applications.
Three friends from India, two with zero travel history, just received their first-ever Schengen visas after careful preparation and honest documentation. Their success story is giving hope to thousands of first-time applicants across the country.
More skilled workers are turning to the prestigious EB-1 "Einstein visa" as traditional work visas become harder to secure. This elite pathway offers permanent residency to those with extraordinary abilities in science, arts, business, and athletics.