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Visa requirements for a trip to the USA with children

Are you planning to travel to the USA with children for tourism or business reasons? Find out which visa options are available for families, what family-friendly visa requirements there are and what you need to bear in mind when applying.

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Restricted of ESTA regulations for Hungary

For Hungarian travelers, visa-free entry into the U.S. with ESTA is now only possible to a limited extent. What changes can travelers from Hungary expect in the future?

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ESTA application via app

The application for visa-free entry to the USA with ESTA is now also possible via app. We take a closer look at the new application option and show you the advantages of the app.

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USCIS: Fraud allegations surrounding H-1B record-breaking season

The H-1B season is popular with employers to get work visas for employees through a lottery process. A huge increase in registrations in 2023 showed that some companies were trying to illegally cheat the system. What are the implications for future H-1B solutions?

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Covid vaccination no longer required for US travels

On May 1, 2023, the U.S. government officially announced the end of the Corona vaccination requirement for travelers to the United States. This means that one of the last pandemic-related regulations will fall - and not only for many international travelers.

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Increased visa fees from June 2023

The U.S. Department of State has published a new fee schedule for consular services. The new fees of the affected visas will then become effective mid June 2023.

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USA lifts COVID-19 emergency measures

As the White House announced in late January, the Biden administration plans to let the US public health emergency imposed because of the coronavirus expire in May 2023. We look back on 3 years of pandemic.

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Green cards and EADs get new security design

Since February 2023, green cards and EADs have been given a new look including improved security features. The optimized cards are designed to protect against manipulation and counterfeiting. See the new look of the US cards here.

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U.S. immigration agency plans fee increase

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an increase in fees for certain visa categories and application processes to cover its operating costs, expedite processing of current immigration and naturalization applications, and clear backlogs.

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Mandatory testing for US air travelers from China

As of January 5, 2023, testing is mandatory for air travelers from China entering the United States. Airlines check the tests before departure. Which travelers are affected?

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