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Global Visa Wait Times Updated: Latest US Appointment Wait Times (July 2026)

The US Department of State has published its latest Global Visa Wait Times, updated on 21 July 2026. The figures show the estimated wait for the next available interview appointment at each US embassy and consulate, broken down by visa category: business and visitor (B1/B2), students and exchange visitors (F, M, J), petition-based work visas (H, L, O, P, Q), and crew and transit (C, D, C1/D). The State Department refreshes these figures monthly, and also reports the previous month’s average B1/B2 wait wherever the next appointment is more than three months away.

July 28, 2026

Global Mobility Briefing: July 2026

A guide for Authorising Officers, HR managers, and anyone responsible for managing a UK Sponsor License. This guide gives you a working understanding of your obligations as a sponsor licence holder, outlining the key duties you must follow and the consequences of non-compliance to ensure you maintain your licence.

June 18, 2026

The UK Is Looking at Reimbursing Visa Fees for Scale-Ups: Here’s What You Need to Know

The European Union’s new digital border control system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is now fully operational across all Schengen Area borders as of 10 April 2026. This is a significant change in how British citizens and other non-EU nationals will enter and exit the Schengen Area, with major implications for business travel, compliance and border processes.

June 15, 2026

The U.S. is Piloting a $750 Fast-Track Fee for B Visa Appointments

The European Union’s new digital border control system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), is now fully operational across all Schengen Area borders as of 10 April 2026. This is a significant change in how British citizens and other non-EU nationals will enter and exit the Schengen Area, with major implications for business travel, compliance and border processes.

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April 29, 2026

UK Sponsor Licence 2026: Everything You Need to Know

A guide for Authorising Officers, HR managers, and anyone responsible for managing a UK Sponsor License. This guide gives you a working understanding of your obligations as a sponsor licence holder, outlining the key duties you must follow and the consequences of non-compliance to ensure you maintain your licence.

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