2024 VisaHQ News

Foreign Nurse Visa Freeze Exacerbates Healthcare Staffing Crisis

The State Department has effectively halted the issuance of new visas for foreign nurses for the remainder of the fiscal year due to overwhelming demand, a move that healthcare groups warn could severely worsen staffing shortages in hospitals, nursing homes, and other major health employers.

Renew Your Passport Online With New Beta System

U.S. citizens can now renew their passports online, thanks to the U.S. Department of State’s new beta version of the updated online passport renewal system.

Australia Tightens Visa Regulations to Combat

In a bid to combat “visa hopping,” Australia has made significant changes to two popular visa pathways for students. Full details inside.

Travel Advisory: Reconsider Travel to New Caledonia Due to Civil Unrest and Crime

The U.S. Department of State urges travelers to reconsider travel (Travel Advisory Level 3) to New Caledonia due to civil unrest and crime.

Travel Advisory: Exercise Increased Caution in Antarctica Due to Environmental Hazards and Limited Medical Care

The U.S. Department of State has advised travelers to exercise increased caution (Travel Advisory Level 2) in Antarctica due to environmental hazards and limited medical care.

Travel Advisory: Increased Caution Advised in Comoros Due to Crime and Civil Unrest

The U.S. Department of State has advised to exercise increased caution (Travel Advisory Level 2) in Comoros due to crime and civil unrest.

U.S. Dept. of State Issues Worldwide Travel Warning

The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide travel caution, specifically warning "LGBTQI+ persons and events" about an increased potential for organized terrorist-inspired violence.