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Russia Is Preparing a 'Surprise' for the U.S. To Retaliate in Visa Spat
Ten Russian diplomats were unable to attend this week's United Nations General Assembly in New York having been refused visas.
Denver School District Sorry for Threat to Teachers
The Denver Classroom Teachers Association overwhelmingly voted to authorize a walkout earlier this week.
Ranked: The World's Least Powerful Passports in 2019
A Japanese passport permits travel to 190 countries either visa-free or with a visa upon arrival. The weakest passport, by contrast, grants access to only 30.
Anne Frank's Family Hit U.S. Immigration Roadblock
Otto Frank was thwarted by "American bureaucracy, war and time," researchers have found.
Non-European Immigrant Visas Drop Under Trump
Despite declines in immigrant visas during President Donald Trump's first two years in office, he is still providing more visas than Barack Obama did in the early years of his presidency.
Indians Face 150-Year Green Card Wait: Think Tank
"Obviously, unless the law changes, they will have died or left by that point," an immigration policy analyst said.
Petition Tells Melania, 'Stand With Immigrant Families'
"If it is good enough for the Trump family, it is good enough for the rest of the nation," the petition states about "chain migration."
Melania Secured 'Einstein Visa' While Dating Trump
Immigration experts have questioned how Melania Trump gained permanent legal residency.
H-1B Visas: Trump Administration's Latest Restrictions
Restrictions have led many H-1B visa holders in the U.S. to move or contemplate moving north to Canada.
Are Melania's Parents on Programs Trump Wants to Cut?
The immigration status of Melania Trump's parents could be politically problematic for the president.
H-1B Visa Application Volume 'Expected to Be High'
It's unlikely the Trump administration will have time to make big changes to the H-1B filing process before the fiscal year 2019 cap season starts.
Trump Administration is Delaying H-1B Visa Applicants
President Donald Trump's administration has publicly said its looking to curb H-1B visa extensions, but it has also quietly been bogging current visa holders down in new paperwork.
Trump Wants to Block Extended-Family Visas
Fiscal year 2017 had the lowest number of extended-family visa approvals since 2000.
The Trump Effect Targets International Education
"'Why would we go to the U.S. for four years when something could happen?'"
U.S. to Issue Cuba Travel Warning After 'Sonic Attacks'
The moves follow U.S. claims that its officials in Havana have suffered serious harm from "sonic attacks."
Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Could Get Visas
4000 visas have been approved under the new defense bill.
Part of Trump's Travel Ban Gets Go-Ahead From Judge
During his election campaign, Trump proposed a blanket ban on Muslims entering the United States.
Visas for Muslim-Majority Countries Down 20 Percent
A federal appeals court in Virginia upheld a block on President Trump's travel ban on Thursday.
Journalists Barred From Kushner Project China Event
Jared Kushner's sister was at the event that was to raise funding through a program that allows foreigners to invest in exchange for visas.
Do H1-B Visa Workers Steal U.S. Jobs?
There is no fixed number of jobs, so there can be no technical "stealing."
Homeland Security to Take Steps Against H1B Visa Fraud
Proponents of limiting legal immigration have argued the program gives jobs that Americans could fill to foreign workers at a less expensive cost.
Trump Businesses Keep Hiring Foreign Workers
"It's almost impossible to get help," Trump has said.
Euro Lawmakers Push EU to Impose Visas on U.S. Citizens
Washington refuses to grant visa-free access to people from four east European states and Cyprus.
Green-Card Holders Likely Safe Under New Travel Ban
Director of Homeland Security also says people caught on airplanes when the new order goes into effect will be allowed into the U.S.
Trump Defends Immigration Ban as 'Not About Religion'
President claims visas will be issued again in 90 days as criticism mounts domestically and abroad.
Trump Aides: Immigration Ban May be Expanded
Chief of Staff says green card holders are not affected by Trump's order, despite DHS statements, but suggests they'll see extra vetting.
Trump's Refugee Ban Sows Panic Among Travelers
Trump's executive order also applies to legal residents holding green cards.
5 Iraqis, Yemeni With Visas Barred From NY-Bound Flight
President has temporarily barred travelers from 7 Muslim-majority nations, as well as all refugees, from entering the U.S.
The U.K.'s Latest Immigration Plan Isn't a Vote Winner
The plan to cut numbers of foreign students isn't just economically damaging; it might not address voters' concerns.
A Silver Lining to a Possible Terror Attack
Rezai Karim was attacked in Roanoke, Virginia. He had work authorization under DACA, a program Donald Trump could end.