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World's largest economy launches gold card program for expedited visas with nearly $1M price tag

World's largest economy launches gold card program for expedited visas with nearly $1M price tag

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched his “Trump Gold Card” visa program on Dec. 10 to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-U.S. citizens to get expedited permission to live in the ‍world's largest economy.
US visa revoked for Indian man after perfume bottle labeled 'opium' sparks confusion

US visa revoked for Indian man after perfume bottle labeled 'opium' sparks confusion

Barron Trump reportedly shuts down entire floor of family’s Trump Tower for date night

Barron Trump reportedly shuts down entire floor of family’s Trump Tower for date night

World's largest economy sees passport fall out of top 10 in power ranking

World's largest economy sees passport fall out of top 10 in power ranking

The U.S. passport has dropped to 12th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, down two spots from the July ranking and marking the lowest position for the world's largest economy in the index's 20-year history.
September 16, 2025 | 07:12 pm PT
New $250 visa fee risks deepening travel slump for world's largest economy

New $250 visa fee risks deepening travel slump for world's largest economy

A new $250 "visa integrity fee" imposed on travelers to the U.S. risks piling more pressure on the struggling travel industry, as overseas arrivals continue to fall due to President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration and hostility to many foreign countries.
August 30, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
US warns travelers of $15,000 visa deposit scam

US warns travelers of $15,000 visa deposit scam

The U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has urged Vietnamese travelers to stay alert against scam emails demanding visa deposits of up to US$15,000.
August 19, 2025 | 09:35 pm PT
World's largest economy could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas

World's largest economy could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas

The U.S., the world's largest economy, could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday, an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas.
August 4, 2025 | 09:45 pm PT
US scraps interview waiver for visa applicants

US scraps interview waiver for visa applicants

The U.S. has announced changes to its interview waiver policy for non-immigrant visa applicants, and from Sept. 2 almost everyone regardless of age has to attend an in-person interview.
July 29, 2025 | 02:25 am PT
Changes to Chinese, American visa policies tourists need to know

Changes to Chinese, American visa policies tourists need to know

China is tightening visa regulations for groups ahead of a major national celebration, while visitors to the U.S. will soon be required to pay an additional US$250 visa integrity fee.
July 28, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
US electric plane completes first passenger flight

US electric plane completes first passenger flight

Beta Technologies’ ALIA electric aircraft has completed its first passenger-carrying flight, landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.
June 25, 2025 | 02:44 am PT
Trump unveils website for $5M US residency visa

Trump unveils website for $5M US residency visa

President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned US$5 million U.S. residency permit on Wednesday, saying the waiting list for the golden visa has opened on TrumpCard.gov.
June 12, 2025 | 06:38 pm PT
US considering reality TV competition for citizenship

US considering reality TV competition for citizenship

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering taking part in a reality TV show in which immigrants would compete for American citizenship, the department confirmed on Friday.
May 16, 2025 | 07:16 pm PT
World's largest economy set to lose $12.5B in foreign tourism in 2025

World's largest economy set to lose $12.5B in foreign tourism in 2025

The U.S., the world's largest economy, is on track to lose some $12.5 billion in revenue from foreign tourists this year, a tourism industry group said Thursday, as the Trump administration has led a crackdown in immigrants.
May 15, 2025 | 07:51 pm PT
Vietnamese student wins $75,000 Harvard startup prize for AI medical translation app

Vietnamese student wins $75,000 Harvard startup prize for AI medical translation app

A Vietnamese graduate student at Harvard University has won first prize in a startup competition organized by her university with an app that helps immigrants communicate with medical staff.
April 9, 2025 | 01:57 am PT
US student visas granted to Vietnamese hit decade-high

US student visas granted to Vietnamese hit decade-high

The United States issued over 18,600 student visas to Vietnamese applicants in fiscal year 2024, the highest number since 2014, marking a 27% increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of State.
April 8, 2025 | 04:01 am PT
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