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world8 days ago•1 min saved

U.S. Expands Visa Bond Requirements to Additional Countries

The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond policy to include 25 additional countries, mostly in Africa, South America, and Asia, requiring travelers to post bonds up to $15,000 as part of efforts to reduce visa overstays and immigration. The new requirements will take effect on January 21, affecting visa applicants from these countries, with some countries like Venezuela and Cuba being added amid geopolitical tensions. The policy aims to deter overstays but does not guarantee visa approval.

via Axios|

#bond-requirement #immigration #international-travel

world9 days ago•2 min saved

US Adds Countries Requiring Visa Bonds Up to $15,000

The US has added seven countries, mostly in Africa, to a list requiring passport holders to post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas, as part of stricter immigration measures by the Trump administration, making visa applications more costly and challenging for many citizens from these nations.

via WRAL|

#africa #bonds-for-visa-applicants #travel-restrictions

world9 days ago•1 min saved

US Adds Countries Requiring Visa Bonds Up to $15,000

The US has expanded its list of countries whose citizens must pay bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for visas, adding seven countries including five in Africa, as part of stricter immigration measures by the Trump administration. The bonds aim to prevent visa overstays but do not guarantee visa approval, and the process has made obtaining US visas more costly and challenging for citizens of these nations.

via AP News|

#africa #bond-requirement #immigration

immigration26 days ago•2 min saved

US suspends green card lottery amid shooting incidents

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced a pause on the U.S. diversity visa lottery program after it was revealed that the suspect in a deadly Brown University shooting, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. The program, which offers 50,000 visas annually to low-admission countries, is being scrutinized amid concerns over security risks, especially following the attack linked to a previous visa recipient. Noem's move aligns with longstanding criticisms of the program, though legal mechanisms for such a pause are unclear.

via CBS News|

#brown-university-shooting #claudio-neves-valente #diversity-visa-lottery

world3 months ago•4 min saved

H-1B Visa Reforms Present Opportunities for Canada

As the US increases fees and restrictions on the H-1B visa program, Canada sees an opportunity to attract highly skilled foreign workers, but faces its own challenges in immigration policy and attracting talent. Experts suggest Canada could benefit from this shift, but must address systemic issues to fully capitalize on the opportunity.

via BBC|

#canada-immigration #h-1b-visa #skilled-workers

world3 months ago•7 min saved

US Visa Withdrawals Crush Palestinian Students' Educational Aspirations

The US has implemented a policy rejecting visas for Palestinian Authority passport holders, severely impacting Palestinian students who had planned to study in the US amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza, forcing many to delay or abandon their educational aspirations.

via CNN|

#education-disruption #gaza-conflict #immigration-restrictions

world3 months ago•7 min saved

US Visa Withdrawals Crush Palestinian Students' Educational Aspirations

The US has suspended non-immigrant visas for Palestinian Authority passport holders, severely impacting Palestinian students who had been accepted to US universities amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, forcing many to delay or reconsider their educational plans and face significant hardships.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#education-disruption #gaza-conflict #immigration-restrictions

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Admin Proposes 4-Year Study Limit for Foreign Students in the US

The Trump administration proposed a rule to limit foreign students' study duration in the US to a maximum of four years, aiming to curb indefinite stays and enhance visa oversight amid increased visa revocations and stricter vetting processes.

via CNN|

#education #foreign-students #immigration

immigration4 months ago•1 min saved

Trump administration proposes four-year visa limits for students and journalists

The Trump administration proposed a new rule to limit the duration of stay for certain foreign students in the US, citing safety and oversight concerns, which could create bureaucratic hurdles and potentially deter international students, impacting US higher education and economy.

via Politico|

#dhs #foreign-students #immigration

immigration4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Administration Proposes New Restrictions on Foreign Student Visas

The Trump Administration proposed a new rule to limit the duration foreign students, professors, and other visa holders can stay in the U.S., aiming to prevent visa abuse and improve oversight by setting a maximum stay of four years and requiring regular extensions and vetting. This move seeks to address concerns over indefinite stays and enhance national security, reversing a previous withdrawal of similar proposals by the Biden Administration.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|

#foreign-students #homeland-security #immigration

world4 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. suspends truck driver visas amid deadly Florida crash and political tensions

The U.S. has halted issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers to review screening protocols, citing safety concerns and a need to protect American truckers amid a driver shortage, while also intensifying ongoing visa vetting processes for all current visa holders.

via CBS News|

#foreign-truckers #immigration-vetting #road-safety

immigration4 months ago•3 min saved

Trump administration to review 55 million US visa holders for violations

The Trump administration is expanding its immigration enforcement by reviewing over 55 million US visa holders for potential violations, including criminal activity, overstays, and anti-American sentiments on social media, with the aim of revoking visas and deporting ineligible individuals.

via The Guardian|

#anti-american-views #immigration #immigration-crackdown

world5 months ago•1 min saved

US to Require Some Visa Applicants to Post Up to $15,000 Bond

The US is considering a pilot program requiring certain foreign nationals to pay a $15,000 deposit for visas to curb overstays and screening issues, as part of broader immigration restrictions under the Trump administration.

via BBC|

#deposit-requirement #immigration #overstay-prevention

world7 months ago•4 min saved

US Tightens Social Media Vetting for Foreign Student Visas

The U.S. State Department is resuming processing of student and scholar visas while implementing a new policy to review applicants' social media accounts for signs of hostility toward the U.S., raising concerns about free speech and potential political bias in immigration practices.

via The New York Times|

#foreign-students #immigration #social-media-review

world7 months ago•1 min saved

U.S. and China Clash Over Chinese Student Visa Policies

US plans to revoke visas for Chinese students, which some believe benefits China by encouraging their return for economic and strategic reasons, while critics see the policy as broad, misguided, and potentially discriminatory. The move is part of heightened US scrutiny on Chinese nationals in critical fields amid ongoing US-China tensions.

via Politico|

#china #chinese-students #intellectual-property