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US charges 11 in $100K-per-person scheme arranging 1,000 sham marriages for Chinese nationals
Attorney General Todd Blanche described the scheme as "one of the largest marriage fraud prosecutions in US history" and said it showed "how far people will go to cheat our immigration system."
Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas, State Department says
Visa lays off dozens of senior executives, including some with salaries near $500k
Trump moves to curb birth tourism with new executive orders on citizenship
Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays
The Trump administration this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.
Trump administration moves to pause visa lottery after Brown University attack
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the Brown and MIT shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the US in 2017 through the visa lottery program.
Israel enables Palestinian departure from Gaza, continues to facilitate humanitarian aid
All such individuals are first approved by the Israeli security establishment before they are permitted to travel to ensure they are not escaping wanted terrorists.
Israeli tourists could soon be required to show five years of social media history to enter US
The regulations would apply to tourists from 42 countries, all US allies, enrolled in the government’s Visa Waiver Program.
Trump kicks off Gold Card program offering fast-track citizenship for million-dollar donors
Trump rolls out a new Gold Card program promising an expedited path to US residency through fees, vetting, and financial contributions.
South Africa ends Palestinian 90-day visa waiver over Gaza ‘relocation’ fears
The department also referenced a recent incident in November where 153 Gazans arrived on a charter flight in South Africa, allegedly without prior coordination.
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
The Trump administration is seeking to consider anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech for rejection.
All US diplomatic posts, State Department halt processing visas for Afghan nationals
US consular officers are instructed to reject any immigrant or non-immigrant visa applications from Afghan nationals, including applicants for Special Immigrant Visas.
MK Zvi Sukkot blocked from entering US due to Sde Teiman riots participation - report
Sukkot, who is under investigation for his involvement in the Sde Teiman riots, was supposed to travel to the US two weeks ago but had to cancel his trip after the visa was denied.
A new era in shopping: Visa and Mastercard change the rules of checkout payments | Report
A new deal between Visa, Mastercard, and U.S. merchants lets businesses charge fees based on card type. Previously all cards were accepted; now merchants can differentiate fees.
