Harvard Reports Significant Harm from Visa Restrictions
Harvard Lawsuit Over Visa Issues “Without international students, Harvard is not Harvard,” argues a recent lawsuit responding to the federal government’s demand for compliance with civil rights laws. This legal action comes just after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notified Harvard that it had lost its visa privileges for international students. The decision followed […]
Investigation into Visa and Mastercard fees expands as EU regulators examine market dominance
EU Expands Visa and Mastercard Fee Investigation Brussels – The EU antitrust authority is broadening its investigation into the fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, soliciting input from terminal providers and payment companies, according to documents reviewed. A new survey has been initiated, following a similar one that went out to retailers and merchants last […]
European Commission Investigating Fees Charged by Visa and Mastercard
EU Investigates Visa and Mastercard Fees The European Commission is looking into the fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, with potential formal investigations on the horizon. This comes as competition regulators have requested information from various market participants regarding the fees imposed on financial institutions that utilize these networks to facilitate payments for retailers. Reportedly, […]
Judge delays Trump’s attempt to end Harvard student visa initiative
Harvard’s Visa Program Temporarily Saved by Court A court has issued a temporary suspension on the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel Harvard’s student visa program. This decision came as Harvard filed a lawsuit challenging the policy, resulting in a judge granting a temporary restraining order to keep things as they are while the case is […]
Harvard sues in response to Trump’s decision to terminate visa program
Harvard University has decided to sue the Trump administration following its move to end the school’s student visa program. The university argues that this decision impacts over 7,000 visa holders and constitutes a serious breach of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act, according to documents filed in court. The […]
New Zealand’s Eased Golden Visa Regulations Draw in Many American Investors
Auckland – New Zealand has made significant adjustments to its Golden Visa Investor Residency Program, effective April 2024, which is particularly relevant to wealthy Americans looking for alternative citizenship opportunities. The government has notably lowered the investment threshold from NZ $5 million (about US$3 million), a change that could potentially attract more applicants. New Zealand […]
DHS Secretary Noem: Harvard’s student visa program will be ended
Harvard’s Student Visa Program Suspended by DHS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to terminate Harvard University’s student visa program. This follows accusations of the school’s alleged “proterrorist actions” during campus protests. Reports indicate that the DHS views Harvard’s refusal to maintain accurate records of student visa holders, combined with its inadequate response […]
Trump administration ends Harvard’s student visa program
Fox News Digital has decided to terminate Harvard’s student visa program, citing “proterrorist actions” linked to protests on campus. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims this decision stems from Harvard’s unwillingness to provide records related to the conduct of student visa holders. As a result, Harvard will not be able to register any new […]
DHS ends Harvard student visa program due to antisemitism and protests
Harvard University has been removed from the student visa program due to its alleged “terrorist actions” in relation to campus protests. This decision carries significant implications for the institution’s ability to enroll international students starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Current foreign students face a tough choice: either transfer or risk losing their legal status […]
Trump Gold Card visa program set to go live online in a few weeks, Lutnick states
Trump’s $5 Million Gold Card Visa Program Announced U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick revealed on Wednesday that President Trump’s proposed gold cards, which will allow foreigners to purchase U.S. visas for $5 million, are expected to be available online soon—in just a few weeks, in fact. This news came during an interview at an […]