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US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next?

The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits. The disruption could delay green cards and family reunification, with the State Department yet to say when normal appointments will resume.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations: Report

Embassies slated to restore higher staffing levels include those in Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq and Kuwait, according to the report. The State Department is continuously reviewing the security posture of its diplomatic missions worldwide and is adjusting staffing levels at certain posts in the Middle East…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Trump team looks to offload ‘woke’ and ‘terrifying’ painting by artist behind Obama’s official portrait

The painting Young Artists After Siamesas 1960 had been hanging in the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo since 2015 before being removed

The Independent UK · Aug 25

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Trump Administration Wants To Revoke 200,000 Visas From Asylum Seekers. It Would Be The Largest In History.

The revocation would focus on B1 and B2 visas.

International Business Times · Aug 25

Mass cancellation of nonimmigrant US visa appointments triggers panic: State Department says it's for training

Thousands of visa applicants all across the world received emails from their embassies and consulates that their visa appointment has been cancelled and will be rescheduled only after September 1. This happened to non-immigrant visa applicants, which include student visas, work visas, tourism visas, etc. The emails spread panic as…

The Times of India · Aug 25

Trump Admin Reportedly Prepares Largest Mass Visa Revocation in History Targeting up to 200,000 People

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke up to 200,000 US business and tourism visas from people who later sought asylum, in what could be the largest mass visa cancellation in American history.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Trump’s immigration crackdown has a Plan B, C and D

Donald Trump’s second-term immigration strategy has relied on multiple legal and administrative routes to tighten entry and stay in the US. When courts block one measure, the administration has often pursued the same objective through narrower orders, agency rules, higher fees or additional screening.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

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Historic 200,000 US Visa Revocations Reach Back a Decade, Affecting Legal Visitors Who Applied for Asylum

The State Department plans to revoke B1 and B2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026 for up to 200,000 foreigners who later sought asylum, the largest such move in US history.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

US may revoke up to 200,000 tourist, business visas

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 US business and tourism visas held by foreigners who have sought or applied for asylum, according to State Department documents and officials. The move, potentially the largest mass visa revocation in US history, could trigger legal challenges but not immediate…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

No Preliminary Injunction Against Applying Birth Sex Policy to Intersex Plaintiff's Global Entry Card …

when plaintiff has passport that won't expire until 2032.

Reason · Aug 24

Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 asylum visas

US 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 largest mass visa revocation in US…

France 24 · Aug 24

US Set to Strip Visas From 200,000 Foreign Nationals in Massive Asylum Crackdown

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from foreign nationals who sought asylum after entering the US on visitor visas, marking a historic immigration crackdown.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

The Latest: Bessent warns the world to cut financial ties to Iran or face US retaliation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says U.S. secondary sanctions in the pipeline aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran, telling nations to cut economic ties to Tehran or face U.S. retaliation

The Independent UK · Aug 24

US 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

The Independent UK · Aug 24

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International Business Times UK · Aug 22

'Patently Unlawful': Donald Trump Gets Destroyed in Court Over Major 75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban

A US judge has ruled against Trump's immigrant visa ban, affecting 75 countries, stating it exceeded legal authority and conflicted with federal immigration law.

The Times of India · Aug 22

Good news for family-based Green Card applicants from India in Visa Bulletin September 2026, no relief for employment-based categories

September visa bulletin is always the last bulletin of a financial year that ends on September 30 and the Green Card numbers are reset on October 1 as a new financial year begins. This month, the State Department took time to publish its much-awaited visa bulletin, which is generally published…

France 24 · Aug 22

'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 immigration crackdown, though the government can appeal.

The Economic Times · Aug 22

US judge strikes down Trump policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries

A U.S. judge invalidated a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas. This policy had targeted applicants from seventy-five different countries. The judge stated the policy exceeded the Secretary of State's statutory authority. The State Department announced this suspension in January, impacting many nations. Immigrant rights groups and visa applicants…

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Latin Times · Aug 21

Mexico Sits Out as the OAS Moves to Confront Ortega Over Nicaragua's Vanishing Elections

Mexico sat out an OAS vote for emergency Nicaragua talks, breaking from a 29-1 hemispheric consensus and its own nonintervention doctrine.

The Times of India · Aug 20

Kenya helicopter crash kills 7, including 5 Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief and his wife

Five American nationals and Ecuador’s intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi were among seven people killed when a safari helicopter crashed in Kenya’s central region on Wednesday. The deaths were confirmed by Kenyan authorities and the US state department.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

US provides $206 million for Gaza force despite deadlocked peace plan

The US administration is sending over $206 million for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force. This funding marks the first significant financial commitment to the stalled US plan. The International Stabilization Force will lead security operations and support aid deliveries. Both Israel and Hamas have balked at conditions needed to advance…

Latin Times · Aug 19

State Department Guts DEI Rules for Diplomats, Declares Merit-Based Rules

State Dept. scraps Biden-era DEI rules for diplomats, citing a shift to merit-based hiring and training.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

US Tells 35 Allies To Choose Sides as Washington Threatens To Expel Anyone Joining China's Bloc

The US is urging 35 partner nations to choose between its AI coalition and China's rival framework, highlighting the geopolitical tensions in the global AI landscape.

Latin Times · Aug 16

Senators Demand Answers From State Department as Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students

30 senators led by Padilla gave the State Dept. 30 days to explain student visa delays before fall classes — a squeeze hitting Latino students hardest.

Euronews · Aug 14

"Increased caution": Why is the US warning against travel to Germany?

Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2.

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