US immigrant visa applications face a worldwide pause as consular training disrupts interviews and adds uncertainty for applicants.
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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.
The United States has introduced sweeping changes to its nonimmigrant visa system, replacing the long-standing “duration of status” policy with fixed admission periods for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists.
Five former US law enforcement officials, including four former police chiefs, have pleaded guilty to their roles in a long-running conspiracy that prosecutors say exploited the U-Visa program to fraudulently obtain immigration benefits for foreign nationals.
More than 200,000 applicants seeking H-1B visas paid a $100,000 fee to fast-track their entry into the United States during fiscal year 2026, according to testimony from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Delta pilot Dave Fiji died in a Georgia helicopter crash hours after his wedding; his bride survived the tragic accident.
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra was denied a US visa three times in 1976. Today he leads a $1 trillion AI chip giant.
International students in the United States are facing growing uncertainty as tighter visa policies and a cooling job market make it harder to secure employment after graduation.
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.