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US to suspend immigrant visas for Nigeria, 74 other countries

The United States’ State Department has announced that it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are considered likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the State Department, which is currently headed by Secretary Marco Rubio, following […]

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US revokes over 100,000 visas in major immigration crackdown

The United States Department of State has announced the revocation of more than 100,000 visas, marking the highest number ever recorded and affecting thousands of international students and specialised professionals. The department disclosed in a statement issued on Monday that the decision targeted individuals “who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.” It […]

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US court upholds Trump’s $100,000 techie visa fee

A United States federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee for processing H-1B visa applications, despite acknowledging that the policy could “inflict significant harm on American businesses and institutions of higher education.” In a 56-page opinion, US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that the president possesses “broad statutory […]

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US to demand five-year social media history for tourists

Tourists from numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, may soon be required to provide a five-year history of their social media activity as a condition for entering the United States, according to a new proposal released by American authorities. The measure would apply to travelers eligible for the 90-day visa-free program, provided they complete an […]

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US revokes over 80,000 visas, including Nigerians

The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of more than 80,000 individuals, including Nigerians and other foreign nationals, as part of a sweeping immigration enforcement initiative under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a statement released on Thursday, the department said the action was in line with Trump’s commitment to protecting U.S. national […]

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US proposes four-year visa limit for foreign students

Foreign students and journalists may soon face shorter stays in the United States under a proposed law by the Donald Trump administration. According to a Wednesday statement from the Department of Homeland Security, the law seeks to curb “visa abuse” and increase the agency’s ability to “properly vet” visitors. If finalised, international students would have […]

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Japa: US cancels over 6,000 international student visas

The US State Department has canceled over 6,000 international student visas due to alleged violations of U.S. laws, overstaying, and terrorism-related issues. The BBC reports that most of the cases involved offenses including assault, driving under the influence, burglary, and “support for terrorism.” Around 4,000 of the revoked visas were due to general violations of […]