Visa
Trump administration pauses US visa appointments worldwide amid sweeping immigration crackdown
While Trump campaigned in 2024 on a platform of stopping illegal immigration, his administration has also made legal immigration more difficult.
Lebanon extends visa of Iran's ambassador Sheibani following persona non grata designation - report
US plans to revoke tourism and business visas of up to 200,000 foreigners - report
US judge strikes down Trump policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
Trump kicks off Gold Card program offering fast-track citizenship for million-dollar donors
Trump rolls out a new Gold Card program promising an expedited path to US residency through fees, vetting, and financial contributions.
South Africa ends Palestinian 90-day visa waiver over Gaza ‘relocation’ fears
The department also referenced a recent incident in November where 153 Gazans arrived on a charter flight in South Africa, allegedly without prior coordination.
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
The Trump administration is seeking to consider anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech for rejection.
All US diplomatic posts, State Department halt processing visas for Afghan nationals
US consular officers are instructed to reject any immigrant or non-immigrant visa applications from Afghan nationals, including applicants for Special Immigrant Visas.
MK Zvi Sukkot blocked from entering US due to Sde Teiman riots participation - report
Sukkot, who is under investigation for his involvement in the Sde Teiman riots, was supposed to travel to the US two weeks ago but had to cancel his trip after the visa was denied.
A new era in shopping: Visa and Mastercard change the rules of checkout payments | Report
A new deal between Visa, Mastercard, and U.S. merchants lets businesses charge fees based on card type. Previously all cards were accepted; now merchants can differentiate fees.
Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia
The High Court of Australia upheld the government's decision to deny far-right influencer Candace Owens a visa, citing concerns over her views on the Holocaust, Islam, and other controversial issues.
Sport court rejects Israeli appeals after Indonesia denies visas for gymnastics championship
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected appeals by the Israel Gymnastics Federation to demand the International Gymnastics Federation take measures to ensure entry to athletes.
Trump-backed targeting of pro-Palestinian activists for deportation is unlawful, US judge rules
A federal judge ruled Trump’s administration violated free speech by revoking visas and deporting students over pro-Palestinian advocacy during the Gaza war.
US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York
In his speech to the global gathering on Tuesday, Petro also hit out at Trump, saying the US leader was "complicit in genocide" in Gaza.
