All articles tagged with #us visa restrictions
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Guardian
The US has imposed visa and entry restrictions on Tonga, citing high visa overstays, which has sparked anger and concerns over discrimination and impact on Pacific communities, with critics arguing Tonga poses no security threat and highlighting broader issues of racial and regional bias.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by PBS
The U.S. has barred five Europeans accused of pressuring tech companies to censor American viewpoints, citing concerns over extraterritorial censorship efforts and a new visa policy targeting foreign influence on online speech, with responses from European officials defending their digital laws and criticizing the move as repression.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
The US has suspended visa approvals for nearly all Palestinian passport holders, extending restrictions beyond Gaza to prevent Palestinians from traveling to the US for various reasons, including medical treatment and education. The move also involves denying and revoking visas for members of the PLO and Palestinian Authority, aligning US policies more closely with Israel's right-wing government and reflecting a stance of holding Palestinian entities accountable amid ongoing tensions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
The U.S. has implemented broad restrictions on visas for Palestinian passport holders, affecting travel for medical, educational, familial, and business reasons, amid tensions over Palestinian state recognition and U.S. support for Israel.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
The article discusses the challenges faced by Chinese students in the US amid escalating tensions and accusations of espionage, including visa revocations and restrictions on international enrollment, reflecting deteriorating China-US relations and impacting global education exchanges.