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U.S. visas for ‘extraordinary ability’ are increasingly going to influencers and OnlyFans creators
O-1B visas are for immigrants of “extraordinary ability,” originally designed for acclaimed artists, musicians, athletes, and scholars,…
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The U.S. is suspending immigrant visas from 75 countries. Here’s what it means for travelers
Well, this could be awkward for Americans traveling abroad. Beginning on January 21, the U.S. will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa…
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UK campaigners among five denied US visas
Two British social media campaigners are among five people denied US visas after the State Department accused them of seeking to "coerce"…
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Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach…
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The U.S. is now blocking visas for people who fight misinformation
Earlier this month, the State Department announced that it was instructing U.S. embassy staff around the world to reject work visa…
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Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is backfiring—and shutting out foreign workers
This fall, President Trump took aim at the H-1B visa, in a move that has been telegraphed for years amid criticism that the program…
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U.S. prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners…
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Trump Is Now Denying Visas to People Who Worked in Content Moderation
The Trump administration may revoke H-1B visa eligibility from people who worked in content moderation, fact-checking, and online safety.…
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White House introduces FIFA Pass to expedite international fans' visas to U.S.
The U.S. will prioritize visa appointments for fans attending the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to attract five to 10 million people…
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Trump Says U.S. Visas Can Be Denied to Fat People From Now On
Aside from those millions of dollars it’s shelling out, Cornell has agreed to hold “annual surveys to evaluate the campus climate for…
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America's guest-worker H-1B visas sought in some unexpected fields like journalism and pickleball
Millions of Americans already play pickleball, so when news broke that companies were applying to the government for a guest-worker visa…
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Trump’s steep new fees on H-1B visas are causing U.S. tech shares to drop
Shares of U.S. technology companies slipped on Monday after President Donald Trump unveiled steep new visa fees as part of his immigration…
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India expresses concern about Trump plan to hike fees on H-1B visas that bring tech workers to U.S.
The Indian government expressed concern Saturday about President Trump's latest push to upend American immigration policy, dramatically…
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UK could suspend visas for countries with no returns deal
Thomas MackintoshBBC News and Adam DurbinBBC News The UK could suspend visas from countries that do not "play ball" and agree to returns…
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ICE raid on Hyundai plant in Georgia swept up workers on visitor visas
Watch: ICE was 'just doing its job' with Hyundai arrests, Trump says Many of the car workers arrested in a huge US workplace immigration…
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Government warns students to leave UK after visas end
Tens of thousands of foreign students are being contacted directly by the government and told they will be removed from the UK if they…
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Trump Admin to Rescreen All 55 Million Visas of Legal US Immigrants in Dramatic Bid to Escalate Deportation
The Trump administration will begin reviewing all 55 million U.S. visa holders to determine whether any have committed offenses that could…
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Trump administration reviews visas of 55 million people for potential deportable violations
The State Department said Thursday that it's reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid U.S. visas for…
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Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivals
A day after conservative activist Laura Loomer posted videos on social media of children from Gaza arriving in the U.S. for medical…
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Some tourists and businesses could face a $15,000 bond to get U.S. visas
The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a…
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Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave UK after visas end, MPs say
The Home Office does not know whether foreign workers are leaving the UK or staying to work illegally after their visas expire, a…
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State Department Revokes British Punk Duo’s Visas After Anti-IDF Chant
The two musicians comprising the U.K. punk-rap duo Bob Vylan have had their U.S. visas revoked for leading chants against the Israeli…
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Trump Attacks Harvard With Social Media Screening for All Visas
But as Trump continued to praise Musk and his time atop the Department of Government Efficiency, the president’s verbal gaffes became more…
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Trump Seems to Have No Idea What’s Happening With Student Visas
“What are you refer—foreign visas for what? Are you talking about for colleges?” Trump asked. The reporter replied in the affirmative, to…