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US Suspends Student Visas amid Stricter Social Media Checks

The United States has temporarily halted the processing of student visas as part of a broader effort to intensify social media scrutiny for international applicants. According to an internal State Department cable, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed the suspension on Tuesday, in line with President......

Morocco ranks fourth globally for Schengen visa applications in 2024

Morocco has secured the fourth position worldwide for Schengen visa applications in 2024, following only China, India, and Turkey in the global ranking, according to recent data. SchengenVisaInfo reveals that 11,716,723 Schengen visa applications were submitted to EU countries in 2024, marking a 13.5%......

India revokes Pakistani visas following Kashmir attack

India has annulled all visas previously granted to Pakistani citizens in the aftermath of a fatal assault in the Kashmir region that claimed the lives of 26 individuals, the majority of whom were Indian tourists visiting the scenic town of Pahalgam. The attack, which occurred in the Indian-administered......

Understanding the consequences of overstaying your 90-day limit in Spain

Visitors from non-EU countries face strict regulations when staying in Spain, particularly the 90-day rule. This regulation allows visitors to remain in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. As of January 2021, this rule applies to UK nationals as well. The 90-day limit affects non-EU......

Saudi Arabia halts short-term visas for 14 countries, including Morocco, ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance for citizens from 14 countries, including Morocco, as part of its efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages. This measure will take effect in mid-April and continue until mid-June 2025,......

U.S. revokes visas for South Sudanese nationals amid diplomatic dispute

On April 5th, the United States announced the revocation of all visas issued to South Sudanese nationals, accusing the African country of failing to cooperate in the deportation of its citizens. U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, confirmed the move, stating that the U.S. government was compelled to......

U.S. embassy warns Moroccans about the dangers of illegal immigration to the U.S.

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat issued a stern warning to Moroccans seeking to travel to the United States or obtain visas, advising them of the severe consequences of engaging in illegal immigration or attempting to fraudulently obtain U.S. entry visas. The warning, published on March 25, 2025, emphasized......

Morocco and India plan direct flights to boost trade and tourism

Morocco and India are in discussions to establish direct air routes, aiming to strengthen their commercial and tourism ties. This initiative is expected to have a positive impact on both nations, aligning with the dynamic growth of their bilateral relations, marked by increasing investments in key sectors......

Trump and Elon Musk: A Shared Stance on H-1B Visas

The debate surrounding H-1B visas, which allow U.S. companies to employ foreign skilled workers, has found a surprising convergence between President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk. Both have expressed strong support for the program, despite opposition from certain political factions. On......