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citynews1130.compolitics1 day ago
Minister Cancels Visas of Domestic Violence Perpetrators and Expands Victim Assistance
Minister Tony Burke cancelled visas of multiple perpetrators and expanded visa classes eligible for family violence assistance. The Department of Home Affairs requires proof that a relationship was genuine before assessing claims. Lawyers say this sequence creates barriers for vi…
washingtonpost.compolitics12 days ago
U.S. Lists 124 Nigerians for Deportation
The Department of Homeland Security published names and photos of 124 Nigerians on a criminal register. The list forms part of broader immigration enforcement actions that began earlier this year.
abcnews.go.compolitics19 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.uksports20 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…
dnaindia.comworld25 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…
Euronewsworld25 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.
Fox Newspolitics35 days ago
U.S. Revokes Visas of Over 100 Foreign Nationals in West Africa Birth-Tourism Network
U.S. officials revoked visas tied to false documents and fixers and identified more than 400 suspected European cases linked to six companies since 2024.
espn.co.uksports37 days ago
Canada Denies Visa to Ghana's Thomas Partey Over Rape Allegations While U.S. Allows Entry
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for the 2026 World Cup due to rape allegations. Japan's Kaishu Sano remains on the roster despite similar accusations.
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theiranproject.comsports37 days ago
Four Iran World Cup Staff Win U.S. Visa Appeals, Eleven Remain Barred
Four members of Iran's delegation secured U.S. entry after reapplying in Mexico. Eleven others, including federation president Mehdi Taj, stay banned ahead of matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
Washington Examinerpolitics40 days ago
State Department Reports Dismantling Multiple Birth Tourism Networks
The department said three investigations identified coordinated efforts to bring pregnant foreign nationals into the United States. Officials revoked visas and coordinated with local authorities in affected regions.
unicornriot.ninjasports40 days ago
FIFA President Says Organization Cannot Override U.S. Visa Decisions for World Cup
Gianni Infantino addressed visa denials and ticket-price investigations at a June 10 news conference in Mexico City. He said FIFA works behind the scenes but respects U.S. government authority.
ESPNsports41 days ago
Iran Relocates World Cup Training to Tijuana After U.S. Denies Visas to 14 Staff
Fourteen Iranian staff members were denied U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The team moved its training camp to Tijuana, Mexico, at FIFA's suggestion.
theiranproject.comsports41 days ago
Iranian World Cup players cleared to enter U.S. one day before matches
Players from Iran will receive entry permission the day before scheduled matches. Officials cited standard visa processing for the upcoming tournament.
onwardstate.compolitics41 days ago
Group asks State Department to revoke journalist's visa over social media posts
A legal organization requested that the State Department cancel the visa of a journalist covering the FIFA World Cup. The request followed reports of the journalist's past social media posts supporting Hamas and Hezbollah.
BBC Newssports45 days ago
U.S. issues visas to Iranian World Cup players but blocks some staff
U.S. officials approved entry for Iranian players and some support staff for the 2026 World Cup. Iranian officials said additional technical and managerial staff were denied visas hours later.
Newsweekworld51 days ago
USCIS to Require Final Action Dates Chart for Employment-Based Green Card Applications Starting June 2026
USCIS will require employment-based green card applicants to use the stricter Final Action Dates chart starting in June. A May 22 memo also directs officers to treat adjustment of status as an extraordinary form of relief.
France 24world56 days ago
Ghana Introduces E-Visa System and Waives Fees for African Business Travelers
Ghana has introduced an electronic visa system and ended visa fees for African business travelers. The changes aim to increase tourism and commercial activity across the continent.
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Al Jazeerasports57 days ago
Mexico to Host Iran World Cup Team After U.S. Declines
Mexico agreed to base Iran's squad after the United States declined to host the team. Iran will still play its three group matches on U.S. soil.
finance58 days ago
USCIS Limits Green Card Adjustments to Extraordinary Circumstances
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Friday that it will grant adjustment of status applications only in extraordinary circumstances. The policy change may require many applicants to process their cases from outside the United States.
dimsumdaily.hkpolitics60 days ago
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Updates Green Card Application Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a memo directing certain temporary visa holders to return to their home countries to apply for green cards. The change applies to students, skilled workers, and other temporary visa holders seeking permanent residency.
azernews.azpolitics61 days ago
UK Net Migration Falls to 171,000 in Year to December 2025
The Office for National Statistics reported net migration of 171,000 for the 12 months ending December 2025. The figure represents a 48 percent decline from the previous year and the lowest level since early 2021.
The Independentpolitics63 days ago
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State directs visa for former Polish justice minister
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed officials to issue a visa to former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro. Ziobro faces 26 charges in Poland and had been granted asylum in Hungary.
politics64 days ago
Australia Sees Rise in Exit Trafficking Reports Among Migrant Women
Advocates report increasing cases of exit trafficking involving temporary visa holders. The Department of Home Affairs states it can assist victims through its Human Trafficking Visa Framework.
The Independentpolitics68 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Waives World Cup Visa Bond for Ticket Holders from High-Overstay Countries
The State Department confirmed Wednesday it is waiving bonds of up to $15,000 for foreign fans from 50 nations who have purchased tickets and joined the FIFA Pass system. The requirement, imposed last year on countries with high visa overstay rates, had affected an estimated 250…
The Independentpolitics71 days ago
Trump Gold Card Visa Program Receives Fewer Than 60 Applications
The program, which offers a path to U.S. residency through a $1 million donation, has drawn only a small number of applicants since its launch. Immigration attorneys are advising clients against using the program, citing insufficient legal grounding. Court filings related to laws…
cnbc.compolitics73 days ago
Trump Administration Creates Exemption for Foreign Physicians With Pending Visa Applications
The Trump administration quietly established an exemption for foreign-trained physicians seeking visas or green cards after months of advocacy by immigration attorneys and medical groups. Foreign-born doctors disproportionately serve rural and underserved U.S. communities. The ch…
news.google.compolitics76 days ago
US Cancels Tourist Visas for Five Board Members of Costa Rica Newspaper
The US State Department cancelled tourist visas for more than half of the board members of La Nación, Costa Rica’s leading national newspaper. The paper has reported on allegations against President Rodrigo Chaves during his 2022 campaign. La Nación called the visa action an indi…
hiphopwired.comworld76 days ago
Australia Deports Sneako and Imposes Lifetime Reentry Ban
Officials deported Sneako and cancelled his visa, resulting in a lifetime ban from the country. The action followed media scrutiny and a petition that collected nearly 10,000 signatures. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the country benefits from the absence.
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U.S. Administration Exempts Foreign Doctors from Travel Ban on 39 Countries
The administration has exempted foreign doctors from a travel ban affecting citizens of 39 countries, allowing them to obtain visas. This change was updated on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website late last week. The policy reversal addresses a doctor shortage in…
ecns.cnworld86 days ago
South Korean Visitors to China Rise 48% in January After Visa-Free Extension
South Korean content creators are increasingly traveling to Chinese cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen for vlogs, boosted by China's extended visa-free policy. Official data shows over 300,000 South Koreans entered China in January 2026, up 48 percent from the previous year. The p…
South China Morning Postai89 days ago
US Senators Criticize Visa System Over Alleged Chinese Espionage
US senators at a congressional hearing expressed concerns that the visa system facilitates China's alleged theft of American innovation. The discussion focused on legal channels like work visas and university research as potential pathways for espionage. This comes amid intensifi…