The State Department said it is fulfilling “commitments to defend democratic governance across our hemisphere against corruption and narco-trafficking made at the Doral Summit.” The U.S. State Department…
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Secretary of State Announces Visa Restrictions to Resolve International Child Abduction Cases
The policy restricts “visa issuance to individuals responsible for, or complicit in, impeding the prompt resolution of international parental child abduction cases, as well as their immediate family…
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Labor Inspector General Launches Inquiry of Hospital Regarding Residencies Awarded to Visa Holders
Rochester General Hospital allegedly selected only two American applicants for its residency program. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito requested information from Rochester General Hospital in New…
Read MorePresident Trump Extends Order Restricting H-1B Visas
The administration seeks to ensure U.S. workers are offered jobs previously given to foreigners for lower pay. President Donald Trump announced the extension of restrictions on H-1B visas…
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State Department Extends Sanctions on Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials
The action is the result of the continued failure of the Palestinian leaders to adhere to commitments under agreements from 1989 and 2002. The State Department informed Congress…
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Secretary Rubio Announces New Visa Restrictions Related to Discrimination in South Africa
South African foreign nationals who take part in racist actions toward minority groups will not be permitted to enter the U.S. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced…
Read MoreDHS Proposes Additional H-1B Visa Application Fee
The agency stated the fee would “generate revenue to recover a portion of the federal government’s costs for administering the lawful immigration system.” The Department of Homeland Security…
Read MorePresident’s Administration Prepares to Revoke Visas over Fraudulent Asylum Requests
The State Department spokesman said that the action will impact “foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum…
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DHS Sued Over Removal of Student Visa “Duration of Status”
Secretary Mullin explained the change as an attempt to protect national security and prevent immigration fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been sued by a coalition…
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DOJ Secures Civil Rights Settlement with OpenAI for Discrimination
The artificial intelligence company had hired and recruited foreign nationals ahead of U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice announced a combined settlement with OpenAI and one of its…
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