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Federal Court Strikes Down 75-Country Immigrant Visa Pause, But Haiti’s Travel Restrictions Remain

Rose Gaelle — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:14:35 +0000

A federal judge has struck down a U.S. State Department policy that had paused the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Haiti. The ruling, issued August 21, 2026, means the January policy is no longer in effect. The State Department has confirmed that consular officers can no longer deny an immigrant […]

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U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide for New Screening Training

Rose Gaelle — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:40:10 +0000

The Trump administration has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide as the State Department trains consular officers on new guidance for evaluating whether applicants could become dependent on U.S. public benefits. The State Department said the global training program is designed to make sure consular officers can evaluate immigrant visa […]

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U.S. Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent for Some Travelers From 50 Countries

Rose Gaelle — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:33:19 +0000

The U.S. government has permanently expanded a visa policy that could require certain international travelers to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 before receiving a visitor visa. Effective August 3, the U.S. Department of State will require some applicants for B-1 business and B-2 tourist visas from 50 designated countries to post a […]

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USCIS Changes Asylum Process, Allowing Some Applicants to Be Sent to Immigration Court Without an Interview

Rose Gaelle — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:46 +0000

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change to the affirmative asylum process that could affect thousands of people seeking protection in the United States. Under a new interim final rule, USCIS asylum officers now have the authority to refer certain affirmative asylum applicants directly to Immigration Court without first conducting […]

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Nearly 19 Million Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 98 People Across 17 States

Rose Gaelle — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:11:26 +0000

If you recently stocked up on eggs, you may want to check your refrigerator. Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain shell eggs after Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs—about 19 million eggs—over concerns they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recall comes as the U.S. Food […]

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Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Defeating Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time for Second World Title

Rose Gaelle — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:34:19 +0000

Spain are world champions once again. La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), capturing the 2026 FIFA World Cup and securing the nation’s second men’s World Cup title, its first since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010. The highly anticipated […]

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