S. Korea to introduce 'workation' visa for high-earning foreigners
To apply for the visa, applicants are required to have an annual income twice as much as South Korea's per capita gross national income (GNI).
Fri Dec 29 2023
US says visa applicants denied due to Trump 'Muslim ban' can reapply
President Joe Biden overturned Trump's so-called Muslim ban on Jan. 20, his first day in office.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Afghans jostling for visas sparks stampede, killing at least 15
The visa applicants jostled to secure their token from the consulate officials...the crowd got out of control, leading to a stampede.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Trump administration approves tougher visa vetting, including social media checks
The Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for US visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical information going back 15 years
Thu Jun 01 2017
Immigration lawyers warn of visa delays and more denials with beefed-up vetting
Heightened security procedures for vetting some visa applicants at U.S. embassies worldwide will likely cause long delays for would-be travelers, lawyers said.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Trump signs revised travel ban in bid to overcome legal challenges
The new order, which takes effect on March 16, keeps a 90-day ban on travel to the United States by citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Mon Mar 06 2017