IMMIGRATION
Trump orders a pause on Visa appointments worldwide, widens immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government in the Republican leader's second…
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U.S. probes Harvard’s role in exchange visitor program
The U.S. State Department has launched an official investigation into whether Harvard University remains eligible to serve as a sponsor…
U.S. warns of lifetime visa bans as Nigeria tightens immigration penalties
The United States has issued a stern warning against visa fraud and illegal immigration, emphasizing lifetime bans and possible criminal…
U.S. officials barred from leaving China
A U.S. government employee from the Department of Commerce has been barred from leaving China, the State Department confirmed Monday,…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency expands arrests of undocumented immigrants
In a revealing interview with CBS News, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, emphasized…
New U.S. visa and asylum fees spark concerns
Travelers seeking entry into the United States on nonimmigrant visas are now facing a new financial requirement following recent legislative…
U.S. tightens visa rules
Foreign nationals living in or traveling to the United States on a visa are being urged to take note of…
Canada reopens parents and grandparents sponsorship program
In a renewed effort to support family reunification, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will relaunch…
UK transitions fully to digital immigration system
Starting July 15, 2025, the United Kingdom has officially completed its transition to a fully digital immigration system, replacing all…