More: Visa Policy
Trump’s ‘Third World’ Ban, Now Official: 75 Countries Blocked
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The Trump administration will suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand, starting...
U.S. Expands Costly Visa Bond Policy to 25 More Countries, Including Venezuela
The Trump administration has added 25 countries to a U.S. visa bond program that may require visitors to post bonds of up to $15,000...
China Extends Visa Waiver Scheme, Eyes Closer EU Ties
China will extend its visa-free entry program for several countries, including France, until December 31, 2026, and add Sweden to the list starting November...
China’s New K Visa: A Strategic Play for Global Tech Talent
As the U.S. raises costs for foreign skilled workers, Beijing is seizing the opportunity with its new K visa program designed to lure international...
China’s New Visa Targets Workers Fleeing U.S. Restrictions
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China launches its new K visa program this week targeting young foreign STEM graduates without requiring job offers, as the Trump administration's $100,000...
US – China Visa War: Competing Visions for Talent and Migration
The decision of the Trump administration to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has predictably evoked strong responses in the US and other parts...
Trump Mandates $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Igniting Tech Industry Backlash
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The Trump administration unveiled a dramatic new policy imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, a move set to severely impact the...