That effort has included restricting travel from 19 nations; pushing #schools to limit the number of #InternationalStudents; temporarily pausing #StudentVisa screening interviews while the government revamped procedures to include tougher #socialmedia rules; & canceling #visas for students accused of “crimes”, overstaying their visa or participating in pro-Palestinian #HumanRights #protests.

#Trump #law #immigration #AcademicFreedom #education #HigherEducation #BrainDrain

U.S. #visas can be denied for obesity, cancer and diabetes, #Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will consider chronic health conditions and even factors like retirement age as reasons to deny visas to immigrants.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/13/obesity-visa-rules-trump-administration/

#UsPol

U.S. #visas can be denied for obesity, cancer and diabetes, #Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will consider chronic health conditions and even factors like retirement age as reasons to deny visas to immigrants.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/13/obesity-visa-rules-trump-administration/

#UsPol

These & other #threats, including #tariffs, #sanctions & the revocation of diplomats’ #US #visas, effectively killed the deal, according to the 9 American, European & developing-nation diplomats directly involved in the negotiations. They spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of #retribution from the #Trump admin.

#MafiaState #law #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis

China will extend its short-term visa waiver for Japanese visitors, which is set to expire at the end of December, by one year, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/04/japan/china-visa-exemption/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #china #chinajapanrelations #tourism #visas

I’d love dual citizenship, but the reality is that permanent residency just isn’t enough for this naturalized Japanese citizen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/17/japan/choosing-japanese-citizenship/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #visas #immigration #expats #foreignworkers #immigrationservicesagency #immigrationbureau #citizenship

The requirements for foreign nationals seeking business manager visas will become stricter starting next Thursday, such as requiring visa applicants to now have ¥30 million in capital, up from ¥5 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/10/japan/stricter-business-management-visa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #immigrationservicesagency #immigration #visas #foreignworkers

The number of foreign residents in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker visa status, meant to fill severe labor shortages in certain sectors, reached a record high as of the end of June. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/30/japan/japan-skilled-foreign-workers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #foreignworkers #immigration #visas #justiceministry #immigrationservicesagency

Many of those arrested had temporary #visas for #tourism & #business travel that are not authorized for work, including #SouthKorea nationals, the official told Reuters.

Not exactly the worst of the worst criminals #Trump claims to be arresting

#law #labor #economy#TheCrueltyIsThePoint
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-immigration-authorities-arrested-475-workers-hyundai-facility-georgia-2025-09-05/

The leaders of Japan and South Korea are expected to agree on an expansion of the working holiday program when they meet for a summit in Tokyo on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/22/japan/south-korea-working-holiday/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #visas #jobs #foreignworkers

Tokyo has been ranked the top location of choice for "workations" in a new global survey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/19/japan/society/tokyo-workcation-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #telework #foreignworkers #workation #visas

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Do any #uk #phd grads who were on student #visas know when their degree is "complete" such that they can apply for a 3 year graduate visa? I am finding it hard to find companies that want to hire me given the restriction of only being able to work 20 hours a week but the requirement (per https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa) that "your education provider (such as your university or college) has told the Home Office you’ve successfully completed your course" is vague.

The #State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business & tourist #visas to post a #bond of up to $15,000 to enter the #UnitedStates, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.

#law #immigration#Trump #extortion#MafiaState
https://apnews.com/article/state-department-visa-bond-d532b186abf6e39c621d1bd0995d7509

The #State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business & tourist #visas to post a #bond of up to $15,000 to enter the #UnitedStates, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.

#law #immigration#Trump #extortion#MafiaState
https://apnews.com/article/state-department-visa-bond-d532b186abf6e39c621d1bd0995d7509