Events for “visas”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 proposes $103,000 fee for skilled worker visas

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

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."

Israeli soldiers participate in Sydney Marathon despite protests

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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