The US State Department has directed embassies and consulates worldwide to implement new, stringent visa screening procedures ...

The new rules will ben an extension to the century old “ Public Charge” rule, it will impact international students, ...

Western nations are increasingly restricting tourist access, moving beyond traditional immigration controls. The US is ...

Immigrants already have a medical check-up performed by a physician recognised by the US embassy. They are screened for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and asked to fill out a questionnaire ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Friday that gaps in employment could result if visa holders don’t file work permit applications in time, or if the agency can’t process ...

US visa applications may be denied for immigrants with specific health conditions, raising concerns over public charge ...

The officers are advised to take into consideration the medical conditions to assess whether an immigrant could become a ...

Federal attorneys tried reviving some 2,000 deportation cases in San Francisco, many involving alleged victims of crime and ...

The State Department has confirmed a new directive allowing consular officers to deny immigrant visas to applicants with ...

In a brief ruling filed in US District Court in Boston, Judge George A. O’Toole, Jr. ordered that the woman be released “from ...

Each year, the U.S. Department of State runs the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery. It randomly selects individuals from eligible countries to apply for permanent residence. Nigeria is usually eligible, and ...

Foreigners seeking U.S. visas might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under ...