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US visa crackdown
Trump administration scraps H-1B lottery, shifts visas toward higher-paid workers

Trump administration scraps H-1B lottery, shifts visas toward higher-paid workers

The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Trump imposes full travel bans on 7 more countries, Palestinians

Trump imposes full travel bans on 7 more countries, Palestinians

Canada launches $1.2B push to lure global talent amid US visa shakeup

Canada launches $1.2B push to lure global talent amid US visa shakeup

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State Department memo saying that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech be considered for rejection.
December 4, 2025 | 06:39 pm PT
Trump calls to halt ‘Third World’ migration after National Guard soldier killed in DC attack

Trump calls to halt ‘Third World’ migration after National Guard soldier killed in DC attack

Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the U.S. leader called "third world countries", a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington, killing one.
November 28, 2025 | 03:08 pm PT
US ends automatic work permit extensions for temporary visa holders

US ends automatic work permit extensions for temporary visa holders

The Trump administration has announced a new rule that ends the automatic extension of work permits for certain non-U.S. citizens applying to renew their work authorization, which could affect international students staying to work after graduation and family members of H-1B visa holders.
October 31, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
International students spared from $100,000 H-1B visa fee after new US guidance

International students spared from $100,000 H-1B visa fee after new US guidance

U.S. authorities have confirmed that international students will not face the new US$100,000 H-1B visa fee, easing fears among F-1 holders planning to work in America.
October 22, 2025 | 05:06 pm PT
This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists

This country will impose $10,000 visa bond fee on American tourists

Mali has announced it will require U.S. nationals to post bonds of up to US$10,000 for business and tourist visas, after the Trump administration said the West African nation would be added to its visa bond program.
October 14, 2025 | 04:22 pm PT
Arrivals of international students to US drop almost a fifth in August

Arrivals of international students to US drop almost a fifth in August

The number of international student arrivals in the U.S. dropped by nearly a fifth in August as American universities started the new academic year, according to federal data.
October 8, 2025 | 08:08 pm PT
Fewer foreign students, fewer dollars: US colleges feel the pinch

Fewer foreign students, fewer dollars: US colleges feel the pinch

DePaul University has told faculty it will immediately reduce spending following a 30% decline in international enrollment this fall. The move is the latest by U.S. colleges to cope with the disruptive education and immigration policies of President Donald Trump.
October 5, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee

China's new K visa beckons foreign tech talent as US hikes H-1B fee

China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new U.S. visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.
September 30, 2025 | 10:26 pm PT
Trump invites international fans to World Cup and Olympics as US tightens visa policies

Trump invites international fans to World Cup and Olympics as US tightens visa policies

U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he hopes "countless people from all over the globe" will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the United States.
September 26, 2025 | 12:32 am PT
US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says

US new H-1B visa fee will not apply to existing holders, White House says

A new US$100,000 fee for H-1B visas in the United States that goes into effect on Sept. 21 will be levied per petition and will not be applied to existing holders of valid visas re-entering the country, the White House said on Sept. 20.
September 20, 2025 | 06:51 pm PT
Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for foreign workers

Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for foreign workers

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech industry where such permits are prolific.
September 19, 2025 | 11:01 pm PT
Trump's travel ban keeps international students from coming to US

Trump's travel ban keeps international students from coming to US

With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing higher education in the United States.
September 14, 2025 | 10:22 pm PT
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