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Google has warned employees on US visas about significant delays in visa re-entry processing at US embassies and consulates, which can extend up to 12 months, due to enhanced social media screening and vetting procedures, urging affected staff to avoid international travel to prevent being stranded outside the US.
Some Korean companies have admitted to cutting corners on US visa processes due to limited options, highlighting challenges in international business practices and immigration procedures.
The US has significantly restricted visas for Palestinians, denying almost all applicants with Palestinian passports, including those from the West Bank, citing national security concerns amid ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region.
The U.S. has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of the UN General Assembly, citing national security concerns and non-compliance with commitments to combat terrorism, prompting protests from the Palestinian Authority and raising international legal questions.
The US is denying visas to Palestinian Authority leaders, including President Mahmoud Abbas, ahead of the UN general assembly, citing security and compliance concerns, aligning with Israel's stance amid ongoing Gaza conflict and regional tensions.
The US State Department is reviewing over 55 million visa holders for potential violations, with the possibility of revoking visas and deporting individuals based on criteria like criminal activity, terrorism support, or overstays, amid a broader crackdown on immigration under the Trump administration.
The US State Department has halted issuing visas to children from Gaza seeking medical treatment following an online campaign by far-right influencer Laura Loomer, who falsely claimed the children were involved in terrorism, leading to a review of the visa process.
The US has suspended visas for Gazans following social media campaigns by far-right influencer Laura Loomer, who falsely claimed that Palestinians receiving medical treatment in the US were linked to Hamas and Qatar, leading to a review of visa issuance processes amid political and security concerns.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked visas for eight Brazilian Supreme Court judges involved in investigating former President Jair Bolsonaro, amid escalating tensions over Bolsonaro's alleged attempt to seize power and US interference in Brazil's judicial affairs, prompting strong reactions from Brazilian officials and public debates on sovereignty and diplomatic relations.
Bob Vylan's U.S. visas were revoked after their frontman's controversial chant at Glastonbury, leading to diplomatic and organizational repercussions, including investigations and cancellations, amid broader tensions over their pro-Palestinian stance and accusations of antisemitism.
The U.S. has revoked visas for the band Bob Vylan following their performance at a UK music festival where they chanted 'Death To The IDF,' amid broader political tensions and debates over free speech and hate speech. The decision reflects the U.S. government's stance on controversial political expressions associated with foreign entities.
Senegalese women's basketball team members had their US visas denied, leading to the cancellation of their training in the US, amid ongoing US travel restrictions under Trump's administration, which also impact international sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.
The Senegalese women's basketball team had their US training camp canceled after visa refusals for some players and officials, amid broader US travel restrictions targeting African countries, raising concerns about diplomatic and sporting impacts.
President Trump reassures Chinese students in the US that they will be 'fine' amid increased scrutiny and visa revocations targeting individuals with links to the Chinese Communist Party, as part of broader efforts to tighten foreign student vetting and address national security concerns, particularly at Harvard University.
The Trump administration's decision to revoke visas for some Chinese students pursuing STEM degrees in the US could have negative repercussions, potentially harming educational and diplomatic relations, despite concerns over espionage.