visas
Alphabet plots big expansion in India as US restricts visas
Google rivals have recently set up shop in the country
Trump administration sued over pause on immigrant visa processing
The State Department policy does not impact US visitor visas
US losing top tech talent to India in the wake of Trump’s H-1B chaos
TWO decades ago, Kunal Bahl almost achieved the American dream.
The Philippines waives visas for Chinese visitors to boost tourism
The visa-free privilege for Chinese nationals entering the Philippines for tourism or business will be effective Friday
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
