Keywords: Visas


US suspends Microsoft from green card program amid fraud allegations

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a federal program used by employers to seek permanent residency for skilled foreign workers, accusing the technology company of abusing the system. Vice President JD Vance announced the decision on Thursday, saying the administration had concluded......

Morocco resumes tourist visa processing for Taiwanese passport holders after two-month suspension

Morocco has resumed processing tourist visa applications from Taiwanese passport holders, ending a suspension that had disrupted short-term travel between the two sides since July. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Moroccan Embassy in Japan had resumed accepting applications......

Schengen visa reform: new fees and longer visas could affect Moroccan applicants

For Moroccan travellers heading to Europe, the Schengen visa process could enter a new phase as the European Commission reviews the rules governing short-term visas. The review comes at a time when demand from Morocco remains exceptionally high. European Commission statistics show that 619,827 short-stay......

United States: Judge Suspends New Stay Restrictions for International Students and Journalists

A federal judge in Boston decided on Monday to suspend, until further notice, the enforcement of new American rules governing the duration of stay for certain foreign nationals. The regulations, which were set to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, particularly affect international students and foreign......

Washington moves to tighten restrictions on birth tourism and pregnant travelers

The U.S. administration is considering tougher measures aimed at curbing so-called birth tourism, including possible restrictions on the entry of foreign women who are in advanced stages of pregnancy. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said his department is coordinating with the Justice......

U.S. court ruling revives hopes for Moroccan immigrant visa applicants

A federal judge in Manhattan has overturned a U.S. government policy that had suspended the processing of immigrant visa applications from citizens of 75 countries, including Morocco, offering renewed hope to Moroccan applicants whose cases had remained on hold since January. Judge Jeanette Vargas ruled......

United States cancels more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals

The United States Department of State has cancelled more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals since the beginning of 2025, citing violations of visa conditions, criminal activity, misuse of immigration procedures and concerns related to national security. According to a statement released......

Trump signs executive order targeting birth tourism in the United States

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at reducing the practice commonly known as "birth tourism," in which foreign nationals travel to the United States to give birth so their children automatically acquire U.S. citizenship under the country's birthright citizenship......

United States expands social media screening for foreign visa applicants

The United States has announced an expansion of its social media screening procedures for foreign nationals applying for visas, broadening the review process to include additional categories of applicants, including foreign journalists. The measure forms part of the administration's broader effort......