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abcnews.go.comworld8 hrs ago
ICE agents leave man with one handcuff at Las Vegas airport
Two plainclothes agents tried to detain Phu Nguyen at Harry Reid International Airport on July 13. Nguyen, an Australian citizen who overstayed a visa, was arrested the next day at Los Angeles International Airport.
politics1 day ago
DHS Finalizes Rule Capping F, J, and I Visas at Four Years Maximum and 240 Days for Journalists
The Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule July 17 2025 that limits F and J visa holders to the length of their academic program up to four years. The measure also caps I visas for foreign journalists at 240 days with a 90-day limit for Chinese nationals and shortens…
revolver.newspolitics18 hrs agoUpdated
Trump Administration Weighs $100,000 Refundable Bond for Some Green Card Applicants
The State Department is evaluating authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to require bonds from visa applicants likely to become a public charge. Officials said the measure would give applicants with resources another option to demonstrate self-sufficiency.
coindesk.comfinance1 day ago
Visa Launches Platform for Banks to Issue and Manage Stablecoins
Visa introduced the Visa Stablecoin Platform to let banks, fintechs and crypto firms mint, move and manage stablecoins inside a Visa-managed environment. The product expands the company's crypto services as institutions prepare for wider adoption.
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news.sky.combusiness1 day ago
Lebanon and Syria to Revise Decades-Old Trade Agreements in Coming Months
Lebanon's economy minister said a committee formed in early July will review more than 40 pacts covering investment, visas and taxes. Trade between the neighbors fell to $250 million last year from a peak near $800 million.
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news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Canadian Woman Charged With Slapping Teen at Jersey Shore Over Pro-Trump Clothing Is Held by ICE After Turning Herself In
Kaitlyn Tracey, 33, turned herself in July 9 after the July 3 incident at Point Pleasant Beach. She was transferred to ICE custody for overstaying a 2024 visa entry. Fundraisers for her legal defense were removed from one platform and relaunched on another.
The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Pakistan Rejects UK Bid to Deport Convicted Offender Shabir Ahmed
The Independent reported that Pakistan has refused to accept the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, a 73-year-old convicted of 30 child rape offences in Britain. The UK government is pursuing legal changes and visa restrictions to compel his return after his release from prison two wee…
opindia.comworld2 days ago
U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Administration Visa Policy for Researchers
@zerohedge reported that Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg halted enforcement of a visa ban on foreign nationals accused of censorship roles. The July 14, 2026 ruling found the policy likely violates the First Amendment rights of noncitizen researchers. It sided with the C…
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cnbc.compolitics2 days ago
Rep. Nancy Mace to Introduce Bill Barring Entry from 39 Countries
The Third World Immigration Moratorium Act would block entry from listed nations in the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa plus Palestinian Authority documents. It follows the Trump administration's 2025 travel ban expansions after two attacks by visa overstays.
ncregister.comworld2 days ago
Nigerian Priest Benjamin Madu Dies in Massachusetts
Rev. Benjamin Madu, a priest from Ebonyi State serving in Massachusetts parishes and at Salem Hospital, died Thursday. He had been ordered to return to Nigeria after his R-1 visa neared expiration.
uctoday.combusiness3 days ago
Linux Foundation Forms x402 Foundation with 40 Members as Transaction Volume Declines
The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation on July 14, 2026, to govern the protocol contributed by Coinbase. Forty companies now oversee the standard, including Visa, Mastercard and Ripple. The system processed 75 million transactions worth $24 million in the prior 30 days…
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Health and Care Visa Expansion Brought 1.6 Million to 2.2 Million UK Entrants
GB News reported that the post-Brexit policy intended for tens of thousands of care workers instead resulted in 600,000 arrivals, half of them non-working dependants. Reform UK estimates lifetime settlement costs at £600 billion to £700 billion.
middleeasteye.netpolitics4 days ago
Judge Dismisses H-1B Visa Delay Lawsuit, Rules Consular Officers Control Decisions and Two-Year Waits Are Reasonable
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly dismissed Navdeep Sharma's suit on July 10 after finding no unreasonable delay in his visa case. Sharma has been in India for roughly 18 months awaiting a decision on his approved H-1B extension.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
UK Home Secretary Plans Amendment to Deport Convicted Grooming Gang Leader
Shabana Mahmood announced changes to the Immigration and Asylum Bill to remove protections under the 1971 Immigration Act for serious criminals. The move targets Shabir Ahmed, released on July 2 after serving 14 years for rape and sexual offences against girls as young as 12. The…
sbs.com.aupolitics5 days ago
Australia Increases Most Visa Fees by About 25 Percent on July 1 and Caps International Student Places
The federal government raised charges for resident return, bridging, student and skilled visas on July 1. Some temporary graduate visa fees had already doubled earlier in the year. The changes place Australian costs well above those in the UK, US, Canada and New Zealand.
foxnews.compolitics7 days ago
Microsoft to Cut 4,800 Jobs, Including 1,600 in Xbox Division
The company was approved for 2,273 H-1B visas this year. Xbox CEO cited low margins in a memo to staff.
Nprpolitics7 days ago
House bill seeks to expand H-2A farmworker visas beyond seasonal use
A House Agriculture Committee bill would remove the seasonal requirement from the H-2A visa program and extend access to dairy, livestock and forestry employers. The measure would also create a process for some unauthorized workers already in the United States to obtain the visas…
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Nigeria Ends US Contractor Role in Visa Applications Effective July 2026
The National Immigration Service ended OIS Services' role handling submissions at Nigerian visa centres in the United States. Applicants must now file directly with the embassy in Washington or consulates in New York and Atlanta.
foxnews.compolitics9 days ago
Vice President Vance announces Labor Department H-1B visa fraud probes during Milwaukee visit
Vice President Vance visited Milwaukee on Wednesday and said the Labor Department has opened investigations into H-1B visa program participants. He stated that dozens of subpoenas have been issued and described the effort as protecting American wages.
screenrant.comworld9 days ago
Martin Freeman Says The Office Cast Added Lines Beyond Scripts
Martin Freeman discussed improvisation during the making of The Office on a BBC Two anniversary program. He also addressed the absence of co-creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from the special.
tfipost.compolitics9 days ago
Visa Rules From End of 2026 Bar Most Foreign Crews at Kilkeel While Government Seeks More Domestic Hires
Alison Hume told Parliament that the changes put jobs at Whitby Seafood at risk because roughly 70 percent of scampi crews at Kilkeel hold foreign visas. Other MPs have sought solutions for fleets at three Northern Ireland ports.
computerweekly.compolitics9 days ago
20 Groups Call for ICO Probe Over eVisa Data Errors
Twenty civil rights organizations urged an investigation into the Information Commissioner's Office after eVisa system errors led to personal data being shared with strangers. The letter also seeks publication of complaint figures tied to the Home Office digital visa rollout.
sbs.com.aupolitics11 days ago
UK Issued 180 Family Visas to Cameroon Migrants Despite 12 Worker Visas
New Home Office figures show migrant workers from several countries brought family members at ratios up to 15 per worker. The data covers visas issued after a March 2024 restriction on dependants for care workers.
upi.compolitics11 days ago
Trump Administration Adds Scrutiny to Green Card Applications for Citizen Spouses
Npr reported that policy changes since President Trump returned to office have increased interviews and visa restrictions for spouses of U.S. citizens. About 343,000 people received green cards through spouses in 2024. A federal judge ruled one visa pause unlawful.
news.sky.compolitics12 days ago
Jenrick Says Reform Would Link Pakistan Aid and Visas to Deportation of Freed Grooming Gang Leader
Robert Jenrick said Reform UK would do whatever it takes to remove Shabir Ahmed to Pakistan. The comments came during a July 5 interview on GB News after Ahmed's recent prison release.
news.google.comworld12 days ago
Pakistani Police Arrest Four Men on Kidnapping, Rape, and Extortion Charges
Four Pakistani men, one a relative of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping, and extorting two women after helping them obtain Pakistani visas. The arrests followed facilitation of the visas by the foreign minister.
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forbes.comworld13 days ago
Super Typhoon Bavi at 205 km/h Winds, Still Far East of Philippines
Rappler reported that Super Typhoon Bavi had maximum sustained winds of 205 km/h and gusts up to 250 km/h on July 4, 2026. The storm was located 2,790 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas and is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility by July 8.
forbes.compolitics14 days ago
H-1B Visa Renewals Near Record After 273,026 Approvals in Nine Months
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved 273,026 continuing-employment H-1B petitions in the first nine months of fiscal year 2026. The total is on pace to exceed the prior year's record of 291,542 approvals.
business14 days ago
Uber Files 364 H-1B Visa Applications in First Half of 2026, Down from 497 a Year Earlier
The ride-hailing company submitted fewer applications than the prior year while listing base salaries up to $410,000 for senior engineering roles. Insider reported the data from U.S. Department of Labor filings covering the period through March 31.
Fox Newspolitics16 days ago
Senators Introduce Bills to Limit Birthright Citizenship for Tourist Visa Holders
Two Republican lawmakers have drafted separate measures targeting birth tourism after a Supreme Court decision upheld birthright citizenship. The proposals would restrict citizenship for children born to women on tourist visas and bar pregnant foreign nationals from entering the…
abcnews.go.compolitics16 days ago
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Restrict Birthright Citizenship; Justice Department Directs Visa-Fraud Probes
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. The Trump administration will tighten visa screening and enforcement to reduce births by tourists and temporary visitors. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche outlined the focus on July 1.
bbc.co.uksports16 days ago
Visa rules limit attendance at 2026 World Cup for fans from some nations
Supporters from roughly one-quarter of qualifying countries encountered travel bans, visa restrictions, or high refusal rates when trying to reach the co-host nations. FIFA secured a waiver for ticket holders from five African countries after the U.S. introduced visa bonds of up…
CBS Sportssports17 days ago
DR Congo Fan Michel Mboladinga Attends One World Cup Match but Denied U.S. Visa for Others
Michel Mboladinga, the DR Congo supporter known for his statue-like pose honoring Patrice Lumumba, attended the team's match against Colombia in Mexico. He was denied entry for games against Uzbekistan and England.
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abcnews.go.compolitics17 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Rules Children Born in U.S. to Undocumented Parents Are Citizens
The Supreme Court held that children born in the United States to undocumented parents or parents on temporary visas are entitled to U.S. citizenship. The decision addresses birthright citizenship under current law.
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washingtonpost.comsports17 days ago
U.S. Homeland Security Chief Says He Danced After Iran's World Cup Exit
The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said he celebrated Iran's elimination from the 2026 World Cup and described strict visa limits placed on the team. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi said the restrictions and political backdrop reduced their pr…
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news.google.comworld18 days ago
Low Pressure Area off Masbate Brings Scattered Rain to Parts of Visayas and Southern Luzon
A low pressure area located over coastal waters of San Pascual, Masbate, is affecting the Visayas and nearly all of Southern Luzon on June 30, 2026. PAGASA reports a high chance the system develops into a tropical depression within 24 hours. Moderate to heavy rain is expected in…
abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
Texas Driver's License Offices Deny Some H-1B Renewals Over Expired Visa Stamps but Approve Others After Federal Check
Newsweek reported that H-1B visa holders in Texas are being denied driver's license renewals because their visa stamps have expired. Immigration attorneys say the workers remain lawfully present with valid I-797 approval notices and unexpired I-94 records. The issue may reflect c…
espn.comworld18 days ago
Washington State Attorney Surrenders License After Allegations of Filing Fraudulent Visa Applications
Alexandra Lozano’s firm closed in June after multiple lawsuits accused it of submitting false claims on humanitarian visa forms without client consent. Federal data show immigration-service complaints rose in 2025, and the bar association reported her signature on more than 53,00…
msnbc.comworld19 days ago
State Department to Release First Documents on Prince Harry in July
The U.S. State Department plans to begin releasing 2,487 pages of records related to Prince Harry at the end of July. The documents come from a lawsuit filed by the Heritage Foundation seeking internal files beyond the prince's visa application.
forbes.comworld21 days ago
Russia's Shared Values visa draws Western applicants seeking traditional values
A Russian visa program launched in 2024 offers temporary residency to citizens of 47 countries who declare they share the country's traditional values. Several hundred applicants have moved since the program began, though some report difficulties after arrival.
thehindu.compolitics21 days ago
Junior Minister Defends Care Worker Settlement Policy
The home secretary asked the prime minister to dismiss the immigration minister over an unauthorized newspaper column on visa rules. Downing Street said only the prime minister can decide on the ministerial code and confirmed both ministers retain his confidence.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics21 days ago
Pew Survey Shows Unfavorable Views of U.S. in 36 Countries
A Pew Research Centre survey released this week found 57 percent of respondents across 36 countries held unfavorable views of the U.S. Tourism visa data for the first five months of 2026 also showed declines from western Europe, Asia, and Australia.
nypost.compolitics21 days ago
Thai Woman Stands Trial in Myanmar for Killing U.S. Diplomat Ex-Husband
Pavinee Supasirivisan appeared in court this week on immigration and murder charges tied to the May death of Daniel Riva at a Yangon hotel. The case proceeds under Myanmar's military government amid limited public access to proceedings.
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dnaindia.comworld21 days ago
European Union Imposes Visa Restrictions on Somali Citizens
The European Union approved visa restrictions on Somali citizens Thursday after an assessment found insufficient cooperation on readmitting nationals denied stay in Europe. Somalia's president said his government would accept verified citizens but raised questions about identific…
news.sky.comworld21 days ago
Home Secretary Restricts Minister's Document Access
The home secretary has limited an immigration minister's access to government documents after he published an article on visa policy. Downing Street said the prime minister is reviewing the situation.
Euronewsworld21 days ago
France and Italy Resist EU Plan to Bar Russian Combatants While Eleven Other States Seek Tougher Visa Rules
France and Italy have raised legal and technical concerns over a proposed EU ban on current and former Russian military personnel entering the bloc. The measure forms part of the 21st sanctions package targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine.
rediff.compolitics22 days ago
UK Home Secretary Seeks Sacking of Immigration Minister Over Times Article
Shabana Mahmood wants Mike Tapp dismissed after he wrote in The Times that care workers should be exempt from new visa settlement rules. Downing Street says Tapp will stay in post.
Rapplerworld22 days ago
Japan Raises Visa Fees for Most Categories but Keeps Temporary Visitor Visas Free for Filipinos
The Japanese embassy in Manila said temporary visitor visas for Philippine nationals staying up to 90 days remain free. New fees for single- and multiple-entry visas begin July 1.
theiranproject.comsports23 days ago
U.S. Shortens Travel Window for Iran's World Cup Team
The Department of Homeland Security reduced the advance notice required for Iran's national soccer team to travel to its next World Cup match. The adjustment applies only to the Iran-Egypt fixture and leaves other security and visa rules unchanged.
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citizen.co.zaworld24 days ago
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Tigray hardliners and their families
The United States on 23 June 2026 restricted visas for hardliners in the Tigray People's Liberation Front and their families. Tigray Democratic Solidarity Party official Almaz Gebretsadik welcomed the step and urged an end to forced recruitment and alliances with foreign actors.
al-monitor.comworld24 days ago
Turkmenistan Reduces Visa Rejections for Tourists
Tour agencies report fewer visa denials for visitors to Turkmenistan. The Central Asian country has maintained strict entry rules since 1991 but appears to be easing access for some travelers.
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France 24politics24 days ago
EU Holds Migration Talks with Taliban Delegation Granted One-Day Belgian Visas
The European Commission invited a five-member Taliban delegation to Brussels for talks on returning failed Afghan asylum seekers. Belgium issued limited visas after a security check. The planned meeting drew criticism from rights groups.
The Independentsports25 days ago
Ghana Midfielder Cleared for England Match After Canada Visa Denial
Ghana's midfielder is available for Tuesday's World Cup group match against England after a Canadian court upheld the denial of his entry. He had been charged in London with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault between 2020 and 2022, charges he denies.
freepressjournal.inworld26 days ago
Indian Enrolments in UK and US Drop 20% but Rise in Germany, Ireland and Italy
@BBCWorld reported that more than 1.2 million Indian students studied abroad in 2025, but enrolments in the UK and US have declined sharply amid currency weakness and tighter visa rules.
sports25 days agoUpdated
World Cup Increases Cultural Diversity in U.S. Cities
Fans from multiple nations have gathered in U.S. host cities for the tournament despite visa restrictions on several participating countries. The event features the most culturally diverse squads in World Cup history, with nearly a quarter of players born outside the nations they…
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nbcnews.compolitics26 days ago
Appeals Court to Review Ruling Blocking $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The administration filed a June 18 brief arguing the payment is an immigration restriction, not a tax, after a district judge vacated the policy on June 8.
manilatimes.networld26 days agoUpdated
Typhoon Francisco Strengthens East of Central Luzon, Enhances Southwest Monsoon
The storm reached typhoon strength Sunday afternoon with 120 km/h winds. It is expected to remain over the Philippine Sea but will increase rainfall across Luzon and the Visayas starting Monday.
tokyoweekender.comworld28 days ago
Japan to raise visa fees for foreign nationals starting July 1
The government will increase single-entry visa fees from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 and multiple-entry fees from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000. The changes mark the first revision since 1978 and take effect for applications submitted on or after July 1.
France 24sports30 days ago
Iranian Football Team Criticises Treatment at World Cup in United States
The Iranian national team and its head coach said the squad faced restrictions and visa complications at the tournament. France 24 reported the complaints this week.
Fortunefinance30 days ago
Startup Raises $15 Million for WhatsApp-Based Credit Card Targeting Non-U.S. Clients
Miami-based Karta announced a $15 million Series A funding round and a $125 million debt facility. The company is developing a premium Visa card accessible primarily through WhatsApp for international clients holding assets in U.S. banks.