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Health care, academic workers share concerns over halt to H-1B visas

  • Jan 29

Abbott orders Texas universities, agencies to halt H-1B visa petitions

  • Jan 27
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US to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries

  • Jan 14

New Trump-ordered travel ban now in effect for 7 countries

  • Jan 1

Why the US is targeting the diversity visa lottery, and what it means

  • Dec 19, 2025

US may require 5 years of social media checks for visa-free visitors

  • Dec 17, 2025

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

  • Oct 14, 2025

Government shutdown should not impact passports

  • Oct 7, 2025

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Changes to H-1B visa program impact industries, skilled labor professions in Houston

  • Feb 27
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Gov. Abbott orders public universities and state agencies to halt new H-1B visa applications

  • Jan 29
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Rice University speaks out in support of international students impacted by visa revocations

  • Apr 12, 2025
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William Winfrey charged with murder in accomplice's death over made-up plot to obtain immigration v

  • Apr 8, 2024
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Only on 13: Indian immigrant denies staging robbery to obtain U-visa

  • Apr 7, 2024
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Alvin family hopes for the best after mom's permanent visa was denied

  • Mar 25, 2022
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Alvin family hopes for the best after mom's permanent visa was denied

  • Mar 25, 2022
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Grandmother stuck in Spain with expired visa

  • Feb 26, 2021

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Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

The singer's tour was set to start Oct. 2 in Philadelphia and had various stops scheduled across the country for the rest of the month.

  • Sep 30, 2025
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White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety

The White House in a social media post also sought to make clear the new rule "does not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to/from the U.S."

  • Sep 22, 2025

Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations

Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has focused on deporting migrants illegally in the United States as well as holders of student and visitor exchange visas.

  • Aug 21, 2025

Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza

The State Department said it was halting all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.

  • Aug 18, 2025
AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan, File

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review.

  • Jun 19, 2025