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Migrant entrepreneurs aren’t staying in NZ – the new investor visa won’t replace them

Immigrant entrepreneurs report frustration and disappointment over the lack of business support setting up in New Zealand. Any new visa scheme must account for this.

Is Visa Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal

A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.

US halts immigrant visa applications for global ‘in-depth’ training course

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide to carry out “in-depth training” for consular officers to screen out foreign applicants at risk of taking advantage of U.S. public assistance. The guidance from the State Department comes after a federal ju

Trump admin pauses visa appointments worldwide amid heightened screening for applicants - Fox News

Trump admin pauses visa appointments worldwide amid heightened screening for applicants Fox News Trump administration pauses immigrant visa applications Financial Times First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo The Guardian Frustration in Chi

US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions - The Guardian

US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions The Guardian Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide Reuters Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge The Washington Post Trump administration pauses

What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes are being made?

Business groups and companies say the visas help recruit highly skilled professionals and address a lack of qualified U.S. workers in some industries.

Blue-Chip Visa Stock Just Hit a New All-Time High

Trump administration plans to revoke B1, B2 visas of 200,000 asylum seekers

If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.

Trump Devises New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee After Court Defeat - Bloomberg.com

Trump Devises New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee After Court Defeat Bloomberg.com Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJ Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas The New York Times New $103,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Alrea

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

Trump devises new $100,000 H-1B visa fee after defeat in court

Now his administration is trying again through a regulatory process that proposes a broader levy to help finance its wide-ranging immigration crackdown.

A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities

US colleges and universities hosted nearly 1.2 million international students in the 2024-25 school year, an all-time high.

Visa doubles down on South Korea with Upbit operator Dunamu on stablecoin payments

Following a deal with Shinhan Financial, the global payments giant is widening its footprint in Asia’s major crypto hub through South Korea's largest exchange.

Visa works with Upbit parent on stablecoin payments, AI commerce

Visa and Dunamu will explore stablecoin payments and remittances, with Open Standard’s proposed OUSD among several projects under review.

Why did Australia give visas to Israeli soldiers but not Bassem Youssef?

The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.

Trump admin unjustly revoked pro-Palestinian foreign students’ visas, judge finds

A federal judge in California ruled Friday the Trump administration unconstitutionally sought to deport international students for pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel.

Mega DSC-selected teachers stage ‘Atma Gaurava Garjana’ in Visakhapatnam

Over 3,500 participants join rally against allegations of irregularities in recruitment process

US revokes visa of former Iraqi minister after watchlist listing

The US has revoked an award-winning former Iraqi minister’s visa after the FBI placed her on a ‘terrorism watchlist'.

Four of a family allegedly die by suicide at Pendurthi in Visakhapatnam

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and are yet to establish the exact sequence of events

U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa Business Card review: A solid option for everyday business costs

Why Trump wants H-1B skilled worker visas to cost employers more than $100,000

US President Donald Trump is once again trying to impose a $100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire skilled temporary foreign workers through the H-1B visa programme.

72-year-old man arrested for overstaying 15-day tourist visa by 26 years

Police believe the South Korean national came to Japan using his brother's passport in September 1993 in search of higher-paid work.

Adivasi agriculture, digitalisation in focus at two-day consultation meet in Visakhapatnam

South Korea’s top financial conglomerate team up with Visa to test stablecoin issuance and B2B settlements

Shinhan Financial Group will use Visa’s platform to test stablecoin issuance, remittance, and redemption while building new AI-powered payment models.

U.S. State Department pauses immigrant visa applications

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/u-s-state-department-pauses-immigrant-visa-applications-25b31b23 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49452709 Points: 551 # Comments: 809

New Student Visas Dropped 23% in 2025

New Student Visas Dropped 23% in 2025 Johanna Alonso Wed, 08/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Countries impacted by Trump’s travel ban are among those with the fewest student visas issued in 2025, though China and India, typically the two largest suppliers of international students to the U.S.

Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 visas of asylum seekers

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas held by people who've sought asylum in the U.S., AP first reported on Monday. Why it matters: It would be the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and would likely trigger legal challenges.

Trump is upping the price of Big Tech’s favorite visa

In the span of a few hours on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would be implementing a fee of over $103,000 on H-1B visas, and news broke that the State Department plans on revoking the visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers - which, according to The A

UK concerned about possible changes to backpacker visa

Trump Administration Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee

Trump Administration Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee Katherine Knott Tue, 08/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum

If realized, the move could be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history.

Trump administration to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum in US, officials say

President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the larges

Trump administration preparing to revoke visas of up to 200K foreigners in largest mass visa revocation ever

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas from up to 200,000 migrants who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the U.S. on a rolling basis — a move that would trigger the largest mass visa revocation ever, The Associated Press repor

US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers - Al Jazeera

US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers Al Jazeera US plans to revoke 200,000 visas of asylum seekers Euronews.com Birth tourism scams draw sweeping crackdown as visa revocations climb Fox News Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners

Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas after legal setback - The Washington Post

Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas after legal setback The Washington Post Government Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJ Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas The New York Times New $103,000 H-1B Fee Planne

U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments

Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.

How New Visa Limits Are Already Affecting Colleges

How New Visa Limits Are Already Affecting Colleges Johanna Alonso Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to stay in the U.S. for only four years without an e

Trump administration lays out new $103K fee proposal for H-1B visas

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new proposed rule for H-1B visas on Monday that would charge a $103,265 fee for all workers seeking to gain employment in the U.S. who are subject to the annual statutory cap. Notice of the proposed rule says the fee would be use

Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas - Reuters

Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas Reuters Trump administration proposes more than $100K fee for H-1B visas Politico New $100,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US Bloomberg DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petiti

Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries

The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which "runs afoul" of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law."

Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration process A woman who is legally settled in the UK was left stranded at a Spanish airport after the Home Office’s post-Brexit visa system mixed her up with her twin sister

Secure Credentials Cement Visa’s (V) Role as Payment Gatekeeper in Agentic AI Era

U.S. Bank Business Shield Visa review: Solid 0% APR offer, but little long-term rewards value

Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.

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BRICS Sports Ministers adopt Joint Declaration in Visakhapatnam

Udaipur to host Sports Manufacturing Conclave in November; Ahmedabad to hold traditional and indigenous sports games on October 12 and 13

Federal judge rules against Trump’s 75-country visa ban

A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s pause on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries on Friday. In a 61-page decision, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas found that this policy was “contrary to law” and was “in excess” of Secretary of State Marco Rubi

'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has overturned a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was "contrary to law" and exceeded the State Department’s legal authority. The decision on Friday marks a setback to Trump's

Drummer Lesley Mok Goes Their Own Way

The drummer and composer thrives on contrasts—minimalism and maximalism, acoustic improvisation and electronics, structure and surprise. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .

Jeremiah Chiu Announces New Album Edge Conditions: Hear “Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines”

Jeremiah Chiu is a Chicago-born, LA-based composer, multi-media artist, and modular synth expert. You might know him as a member of the quintent SML or the series of improvisational albums that he made in collaboration with the violist Marta Sofia Honer, including last year's Dif

America’s immigration policy is driving away future AI leaders

Visa restrictions are deterring international AI talent from building companies in the U.S., giving other nations including China an opportunity to catch up.

Israeli soldiers participate in Sydney Marathon despite protests

Protesters waved Palestinian flags and criticised the Australian government for issuing visas to 40 Israeli soldiers.

Gurnoor Brar added to North Zone squad for Duleep semi-finals

Auqib Nabi, meanwhile, is exploring a county stint subject to his visa paperwork coming through

Yeezy Spokesperson Milo Yiannopoulous Arrested by ICE in Louisiana

According to Homeland Security, the controversial political commentator overstayed a visa after coming to the U.S. in 2019.

U.S. religious freedom panel urges sanctions on RSS members over Mohan Bhagwat visit

We urge the U.S. government to consider targeted sanctions against RSS members and Indian officials complicit in religious freedom ‌violations, including revoking the visa issued to Mohan Bhagwat, says Asif Mahmood, chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Trump administration seeks to formalise H-1B fee of more than $100,000

New proposal would charge $103,265 for the US's H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.

Friday Fragments

Friday Fragments Sara Brady Fri, 08/21/2026 - 03:00 AM F-1 visas, indefensibly expensive in-person sections and a few more aphorisms. Byline(s) Matt Reed