Elon Musk had long defended the H-1B visa as “a vital tool for attracting global talent,” adding that “H1B makes America strong.” The billionaire and Vivek Ramaswamy, then leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had advocated for the H-1B visa to help US companies recruit the world’s best talent and stay competitive. “The…
‘They’re 31% foreign and won’t tell us who they are’: Donald Trump on Harvard University row US President Donald Trumpon Sunday defended his administration’s controversial move to block foreign students from enrolling at Harvard University, doubling down after a federal judge suspended the action that the university called “unlawful and unconstitutional.“Speaking to reporters, Trump criticised…
Hongkongers holding British National (Overseas) passports no longer need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) document before travelling to the United Kingdom. The UK government updated its website on Thursday to reflect the development, expanding the original exemption that applied to BN(O) visa holders. The change came after migration and citizenship minister Seema Malhotra…
Shenzhen residents can apply for multiple-entry visas to Hong Kong from December 1, mainland Chinese authorities have announced, allowing them unlimited entry within a year with stays not longer than seven days each time. From the same day onwards, Shenzhen authorities will not accept “one-trip-per-week” visa applications, but holders of valid visas will be able…