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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.
Federal officers patrol the halls of immigration court as people await the start of their hearings at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on January 13, 2026 in New York City.

US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says

Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate

Trump administration moves to revoke residency of antisemitism researcher

Tourists in Israel.

A groundbreaking move: Visa will analyze how much tourists spend in Israel


UK secures migrant return deal with Angola, Namibia as DRC faces visa curbs

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Britain could escalate measures to a complete halting of visas for the DRC unless "co-operation rapidly improves."

Migrants disembark from a British Border Force vessel as they arrive at the Port of Dover, in Dover, Britain, December 29, 2024.

'Chief Rabbi' in Saudi Arabia says he was blocked from entering kingdom

Immigration authorities at the airport and the Interior Minister did not clarify the reason for the denial of entry to Herzog.

 IN RIYADH’S Kafd King Abdullah Financial District.

Google, Apple warn staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays

The Trump administration this month announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.

Warsaw, Poland - September 20, 2024, A smartphone displaying the Apple logo is positioned in front of the Google logo, illustrating the tech rivalry between these two tech giants.

Trump administration moves to pause visa lottery after Brown University attack

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the Brown and MIT shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the US in 2017 through the visa lottery program.

MIRIAM ADELSON looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 16, 2025.

Israel enables Palestinian departure from Gaza, continues to facilitate humanitarian aid

All such individuals are first approved by the Israeli security establishment before they are permitted to travel to ensure they are not escaping wanted terrorists.

Palestinians shelter in tents on a rainy day in Gaza City, November 25, 2025

Israeli tourists could soon be required to show five years of social media history to enter US

The regulations would apply to tourists from 42 countries, all US allies, enrolled in the government’s Visa Waiver Program.

El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Los Angeles international Airport on November 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Trump kicks off Gold Card program offering fast-track citizenship for million-dollar donors

Trump rolls out a new Gold Card program promising an expedited path to US residency through fees, vetting, and financial contributions.

US President Donald Trump holding a "Trump Gold Card," introducing his new Gold Card initiative in the Oval Office in the White House on December 10th, 2025.

South Africa ends Palestinian 90-day visa waiver over Gaza ‘relocation’ fears

The department also referenced a recent incident in November where 153 Gazans arrived on a charter flight in South Africa, allegedly without prior coordination.  

People hold placards and Palestinian flags in Cape Town, South Africa, January 26, 2024.

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The Trump administration is seeking to consider anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech for rejection.

US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement of new fuel economy standards, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 3, 2025.

All US diplomatic posts, State Department halt processing visas for Afghan nationals

US consular officers are instructed to reject any immigrant or non-immigrant visa applications from Afghan nationals, including applicants for Special Immigrant Visas.

US President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a call with service members of US Army, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 27, 2025.