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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

US freezes immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public-charge concerns

The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries—effective January 21—citing concerns that many would become public charges; officials say the freeze will stay until new immigrants won’t rely on government benefits and will not ‘extract wealth’ from Americans. The move is part of a broader wave of immigration restrictions, with officials noting visa revocations and deportations, while researchers warn of wide-reaching, chilling effects on families and future immigration prospects.

via The Guardian|

#immigration #politics #public-charge

immigration1 month ago•30 min saved

US Cracks Down, Halting Visa Processing for 75 Countries Ahead of World Cup

The State Department will suspend visa processing for people from 75 countries indefinitely, marking a sweeping immigration crackdown under the Trump administration; countries like Brazil and Nigeria will be affected, while others such as Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia already face limited visa prospects. Consular officers have been directed to pause new visa issuance while screening and vetting procedures are reassessed, with the pause taking effect Jan. 21 and potentially disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands ahead of the World Cup.

via Bloomberg.com|

#immigration #state-department #trump-administration

immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Expands to Include Indian and Canadian Visa Holders

The Department of State has introduced the State Side H1B visa Pilot Program, allowing H1B visa holders to apply for visas and renewals within the United States. The program will accept applications from January 29 to April 1, 2024, with an initial limit of 20,000 applications. However, there is a catch - applicants must have had their H-1B visa previously renewed by Mission Canada or Mission India during specific timeframes. The pilot program aims to test the Department's ability to process visas in the country and reduce global visa wait times.

via M9|

#department-of-state #h1b-visa #immigration

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Examining the Impact of Joe Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Control"

President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence aims to streamline the immigration process for individuals with AI expertise. The order directs US immigration agencies to modernize existing immigration pathways, including employment-based green cards and non-immigration visas, for AI experts. It also calls for the review and potential changes to the J-1 exchange visitor program. The US Department of State and Department of Homeland Security are required to streamline visa processing times and ensure availability of visa appointments for foreign nationals in AI and other critical emerging technologies. However, immediate changes are unlikely, and the implementation of certain policies may depend on agency staffing and resources.

via IndiaTimes|

#artificial-intelligence #executive-order #immigration

immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

Australia Streamlines Skilled Worker Entry through Immigration Overhaul

Australia plans to overhaul its immigration system to attract more skilled workers and make the visa process quicker and easier. The current points test will be modified to identify people with the correct skill sets the Australian economy needs. The government will also take steps to retain international students and allow temporary skilled visa holders to apply for permanent residency by the end of this year. The migrant wage threshold of temporary skilled workers will be raised to A$70,000 from A$53,900 to prevent the exploitation of migrant workers.

via Reuters|

#australia #immigration #migrant-workers