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$166 Billion Trump Tariff Refunds Stall as U.S. Customs Cites Ieepa Limits
CBP tells court it cannot immediately refund $166B in invalidated Trump tariffs due to technical constraints, aiming for an automated fix by late April 2026.
U.S. State Department Warns Visa Processing Freezes Across Middle East Disrupt Travel
U.S. State Department suspends routine visa services across the Middle East due to escalating conflict and military operations…
Home Office Freezes Study Visas for Cameroon and Three Other Countries, Citing Asylum Claims
UK suspends study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, plus Afghan work visas, citing a 470% rise…
Homeland Security Adds $2,965 Premium Processing Fee for Work Visas
USCIS raised premium processing fees on March 1, 2026, with common employment-based costs hitting $2,965 to counter inflation…
Alaska Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Waive $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Alaska seeks a federal waiver for a $100k H-1B fee, warning the cost will block international teacher recruitment…
70+ Republicans Urge Congress to Freeze H-1B Visas After Texas Gunman Entered on Tourist Visa
Texas Republicans urge a freeze on H-1B visas and an immigration pause following an Austin mass shooting investigated…
Uscis Stabilization Act Raises Fees as Premium Processing Speeds Some Work Visas
U.S. immigration fees rose in 2026 via H.R. 1 and inflation updates, increasing costs for premium processing, employment…
US Embassy in Pakistan Freezes Visa Appointments Until March 6 Amid Khamenei Death Unrest
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan cancels all visa appointments through March 6, 2026, following deadly unrest and the reported…
State Department Warns Worldwide Caution as Middle East Conflict Slows Visa Processing
U.S. halts visa services in Israel and the Middle East amid conflict, while new policies freeze immigrant visas…
UAE Closes Embassy in Tehran as Iranian Missile Attacks Escalate Regional Tensions
UAE closes Tehran embassy following missile attacks; UAE consular services are disrupted, but existing Iranian visas remain valid…