LONDON — British political commentator Sami Hamdi said, on his arrival back in the United Kingdom on Thursday, that he was considering suing U.S. authorities for his detention in an immigration detention center over what he claims were his views on Gaza and Israel. Two days after revealing he was leaving the U.S. voluntarily, Hamdi lauded federal…
Obtaining a visa for the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom depends on the purpose of travel (tourism, study, work, or permanent residence) – and each country has its own procedures, requirements, and timelines, News.Az reports. Although the process can seem complex, most visas follow a clear structure: an online application, supporting documentation, an interview (if…
Panama President Jos Ral Mulino on Thursday accused a US Embassy official of threatening Panamanian officials to revoke their visas amid Trump administration’s pressure on Panama to curb China ties. The Panama President, responding to a question at his weekly news conference on an official at the US Embassy “threatening to take visas” of Panamanian…
A TikTok from @sreela.r showing anxious travelers stepping off an Emirates jet went viral after news broke of a surprise $100,000 fee tied to new H-1B petitions. The clip captured private panic in public view as workers wondered whether their jobs, start dates and long-planned moves had just been cancelled with the stroke of a…
Hello from Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump late last month signed a proclamation significantly revising the H-1B visa program, which is essential for tech engineers and other highly skilled professionals looking to ply their trade in America. The visa application fees have been drastically increased, making it far harder for overseas talent to work in…
On Friday, local time, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation requiring a $US100,000 ($150,000) annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers. He also signed an executive order to roll out new $US1 million “gold card” visas, offering a potential pathway to US citizenship for wealthy foreigners. These eye-watering price hikes will boost the cost…
President Donald Trump said Sunday on social media that the United States would allow foreign companies to temporarily bring in “people of expertise” to train American workers, after which they would return home. Why It Matters Trump supports strict immigration measures and pledged to launch the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history. Thousands of…
Visa found that 73% of university students in the United Kingdom would welcome technology that makes it easier for them to manage their bills. The findings came from a survey of 2,000 students between the ages of 18 and 23, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 19) press release. The survey revealed that 88% of these…
A Hong Kong start-up has sought to overcome taxi drivers’ long-standing reluctance to embrace digital payments by launching an e-payment system offering various fare settlement options alongside a ride-hailing app. Jason Ma Siu-cheong, 37, founded the start-up Dash in 2021. It is the latest company aiming to persuade Hong Kong’s taxi drivers to abandon their…
Hong Kong denied entry to more than 12,000 visitors in the first five months of 2025, the immigration chief said on Sunday, stressing that the effort signalled his department’s firm stance on border control. Director of Immigration Benson Kwok Joon-fung also said that the 12,452 visitors who were not allowed into Hong Kong represented about…