visas
US will halt issuing immigrant visas for dozens of countries
The visa pause, which will begin on Jan 21, is expected to hit family-based immigration hardest
Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee upheld by judge
Judge rejects the US Chamber of Commerce’s argument that the president does not have the power to impose the fee
Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states
Currently, employers typically pay between US$2,000 and US$5,000 in fees
US plans to mandate social media checks for visa-free visitors, including those from Singapore
The plan is the latest in a series of measures from the Trump administration aimed at restricting entry
Iran to boycott World Cup draw over US visa issues
[CAIRO] Iran is to boycott next week’s draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in the United States in protest at the limited allocation of visas, the Iranian football federation said on Friday (Nov 28).
Indonesia grants unlimited stay permit for former citizens in lieu of dual citizenship
The country’s population is 280 million people, making it the fourth most populous country in the world
Labor unions sue US over monitoring social media of visa holders
[WASHINGTON] Labour unions filed a lawsuit against the US government on Thursday, alleging that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of people who are legally in the United Sta...
Major US business group sues over Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee
The US Chamber of Commerce said in its lawsuit that Trump’s September proclamation was beyond his powers.
Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B fee draws rare rebuke from business groups
The letter was careful to laud Trump’s efforts to bring investment to the US.
China launches new K visa to attract foreign tech talent
Unlike other visa categories, the K visa does not require a domestic employer or entity to issue an invitation
