The United States plans to launch its redesigned “Flight of the Eagle” passport in 2028 with a standardized 38-page format, new historical artwork and a larger gold Great Seal. First-time passport applications are also planned to move online through America.gov in 2027, while presentation images have raised questions about whether President Donald Trump’s image will appear in the standard passport.
US Visa News
US immigrant visa applications face a worldwide pause as consular training disrupts interviews and adds uncertainty for applicants.
The Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visa issuance for applicants from 75 countries has been struck down by a federal judge in Manhattan.
The US State Department has made its visa bond programme permanent after concluding that the pilot scheme helped reduce visa overstays.
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra was denied a US visa three times in 1976. Today he leads a $1 trillion AI chip giant.
The United States has updated its travel advisory for Azerbaijan ahead of several major international events, including the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix scheduled for September in the capital city of Baku.
The White House is moving closer to introducing a major immigration policy change that could limit how long international students remain in the United States on F-1 visas.
The United States (US) government has quietly revised its immigration policy to allow foreign doctors from countries under a travel ban to continue living and working in the country.
Republican lawmakers introduce bill to pause H-1B visa programme for 3 years, cut annual cap to 25,000 and set $200K minimum wage.
The United States State Department has announced a significant expansion of its visa restriction policy across the Western Hemisphere, targeting individuals allegedly working on behalf of adversarial powers.