Visa and Yellow Card collaborate to speed up the adoption of stablecoins
Visa Partners with Yellow Card for Stablecoin Expansion Visa is joining forces with Yellow Card, an African fintech firm, to broaden the Stablecoin settlement system across the Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) regions. This partnership aims to explore how Stablecoin technology can enhance financial operations and liquidity management for cross-border […]
State Department Starts Examining Social Media Accounts of Student Visa Applicants
State Department Resumes Student Visa Process with New Social Media Screening On Wednesday, the State Department announced it would restart the student visa application process, now placing a particular emphasis on screening applicants’ social media activity. This decision comes after the department had paused the application process in May, aiming to restrict foreign extremists who […]
Trump administration improves social media checks for student visa applicants
Under the Trump administration’s intensified scrutiny, individuals applying for student visas will now be required to disclose their social media accounts. This move is part of a broader effort to evaluate foreigners aiming to study in the U.S. According to a diplomatic cable sent from the State Department to embassies and consulates, these applications will […]
Visa evaluation should involve checking social media to ensure national security.
Is it really wise to let anyone into your home without any conditions? Most would say no. I mean, if a guest were to, say, act violently or create chaos, that’s a clear line. Why should we feel obligated to accept people who don’t value the country or its ideals? A visa should be viewed […]
Judge prolongs decision against Trump’s visa restrictions for Harvard
A federal judge in Boston ruled on Monday to extend the suspension of the Trump administration’s order which aimed to restrict international students at Harvard from registering. This extension will last until June 23 and follows a request for an emergency hearing made by Harvard at the end of May, after the Department of Homeland […]
Ex-FBI agent says visa overstays pose a ‘national security concern’ following Boulder attack
The former FBI agent has labeled the high number of individuals in the U.S. on visas as a significant “national security issue,” particularly following a recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, that resulted in 15 injuries. Muhammad Sabri Soliman, allegedly responsible for attacking pro-Israeli protesters on June 1, had entered the U.S. on August 27, […]
Mexican Politician Provokes U.S. to Cancel Visa Following LA Riot Remarks, Declares, ‘Shove It’
Mexican politicians faced significant backlash following remarks made by a local party leader who suggested US officials should revoke her visa and “punch it.” This incident occurred when Melissa Cornejo, a leader of Mexico’s ruling Morena party, shared a message in Los Angeles expressing support for the riots, stating, “They intend to get visas for […]
UOB Visa Infinite Metal card to remove unlimited lounge access starting June 2026
Changes to UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card Lounge Access Beginning June 1, 2026, UOB’s Visa Infinite Metal Card will replace its unlimited airport lounge access with a limit of 12 visits annually. This development is, well, not great for those cardholders who relied on that unlimited lounge perk. It’s a pretty significant change to the […]
Supporters of Hamas may face visa revocation in the US due to a Republican proposal as antisemitic attacks increase.
New Law Targets Visa Holders Supporting Terrorism The recently introduced Terrorist Acceptance Codification Act, spearheaded by a Texas legislator, aims to prohibit visa holders from supporting Hamas and other designated terrorist organizations while in the United States. This legislation is an expansion of existing Immigration and Nationality Law, broadening the scope to include not just […]
Venezuelans Living Abroad Request U.S. to Cancel Visa of Socialist Governor’s Soccer Star Son
Venezuelan Soccer Player’s Visa Revocation Sparks Controversy A non-governmental organization, Veppex, has alleged that Venezuelans have faced political persecution. In light of this, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the U.S. visa for Mattias Lacava, who is the son of Venezuelan governor Rafael Lacava. Mattias Lacava is a soccer player who has represented Venezuela’s […]