Visa

Trump administration launches investigation into US universities over J-1 visa allegations

The investigation is being conducted by the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General, which has issued subpoenas seeking information about visa practices and foreign funding.

The Harvard University Coat of arms (Ve Ri Tas) is displayed on the front of the Harvard Business School building on October 25, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts
 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Israel may have violated US visa waiver terms through failure to conduct air crew background checks

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Thailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Fair in Damascus, Syria, August 26, 2026.

What's next for Syria's economy as US removes nation from state terror list? - analysis


US says preventing Palestinian-Americans from entering Israel violates waiver program

A senior American official said that the Biden administration intends to give Israel time to find a solution to the problem.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

20 US states lead action against student visa holders with terror links

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin: "We are simply asking for the enforcement of existing law.”

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

Close to two million Israelis currently ineligible for US visa waiver

The Population and Immigration Authority says that it has its "finger on the pulse" and is readying to deal with the matter.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Israel's national airline boosts flights to NY after visa waiver deal

Israel’s entrance into the US’s Visa Waiver Program is expected to increase business potential in a variety of sectors, from tech to healthcare.

 An El Al plane flying above the clouds.

Israel officially in US visa waiver program, State Dept. announces

Those who use the ESTA applications system will receive a response within 72 hours and receive a two-year visa that is good for multiple trips.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

US slams Israel for 'premature' announcement on visa waivers

Israel's Foreign Ministry said it would be announced this week that Israelis will no longer require a paper visa to enter the United States.

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

US could announce Israel's inclusion in visa waiver program this week - report

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to endorse Israel's candidacy for the program on September 27.

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

Israel includes Gaza Americans in US visa-waiver pilot as deadline nears

As a condition for its accession to the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), Israel has since July 20 loosened access through its borders, and in and out of the West Bank.

 Palestinian demonstrators protest at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Gaza City August 21, 2023.

Christian exodus from Israel? Ministry aims to solve visa crisis

Over the last 18 months, the Interior Ministry has ceased granting work or clergy visas to entities like ICEJ and similar groups.

 ICEJ's Jerusalem March.

Ukraine warns Israel: Maltreatment of refugees will cost you Uman

The Ukrainian president issued a warning on Friday about turning away Ukrainian refugees as they attempt to seek refuge in Israel.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a press conference during a NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania July 12, 2023.