Trump signs new order targeting birth tourism as administration renews push on US citizenship rules

Trump signs new order targeting birth tourism as administration renews push on US citizenship rules

For the second time in his presidency, US President Donald Trump has taken another step toward reshaping America’s immigration and citizenship policies. On Thursday, he signed a new executive order aimed at preventing what his administration describes as “birth tourism,” a practice where foreign nationals travel to the United States primarily to give birth so […]

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Visa Rejections Get Personal Trump Administration Flags Obesity and Dependents as Potential ‘Burden’.

Visa Rejections Take a Personal Turn: Obesity and Dependents Now in Spotlight

The United States is now considering obesity and the presence of dependents with special needs as potential reasons to deny immigrant visas, marking the latest move by the Trump administration to tighten immigration rules. A cable sent earlier this month by Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructs U.S. embassies to evaluate whether applicants’ health conditions […]

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Stricter US Visa Rules Could Cut Dreams Short for Foreign Students and Journalists

Stricter US Visa Rules Could Cut Dreams Short for Foreign Students and Journalists

WASHINGTON, August 28 — In a move that has stirred uncertainty and concern across academic and media circles, the Trump administration has proposed a rule that could cap the duration of stay for foreign students in the United States at four years — a significant shift from previous policies that allowed them to remain for […]

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