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Trump Administration Halts New Student Visa Interviews Amid Expanded Vetting
The U.S. halted new student and exchange visa interviews globally to expand social media checks, citing security. Harvard lost international…
STEM OPT Holders Face Heightened Job Market Challenges Amid New ICE Enforcement
STEM OPT students must navigate a strict 150-day unemployment limit and recent ICE scrutiny, risking visa loss if rules aren’t…
Report on Rural and High Unemployment Visa Issuance Progress Since 2022
EB-5 Rural and HUA Reserved visa issuance started late, showing growth but low usage in early 2025. Rural visas outpaced…
Republican Leader Warns H-1B Visa Dispute Could Devastate India’s Economy
On May 27, 2025, Republican Virgil Bierschwale warned that H-1B visa changes could devastate India’s economy. The US introduced new…
US Halts New Student-Visa Interviews Pending Expanded Vetting
The U.S. halted scheduling new F, M, and J student visa interviews on May 27, 2025, to expand social media…
American-German National Arrested at JFK for Alleged U.S. Embassy Bomb Plot
Joseph Neumeyer was arrested for attempting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv. He faces serious charges including…
Ghana Embassy in U.S. Closes Temporarily Over Visa Scam Allegations
The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C. closed on May 26, 2025, due to a visa scam charging unauthorized fees. Staff…
Azerbaijan and China Agree on Mutual Visa Exemption to Boost Connectivity
Azerbaijan and China signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement pending ratification, replacing a temporary waiver. It allows visa-free travel for…