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US court orders immigration officials to open 2027 Green Card lottery registration

A federal judge in California has ordered the US Department of State to publish the schedule and application details for the 2027 Diversity Visa Program and begin accepting entries before October 18. The ruling comes after delays in announcing the registration period left prospective applicants uncertain......

Visa For Music 2026: Rabat Welcomes Global Music Talent for Its 13th Edition

Morocco’s capital is preparing to become an international meeting point for contemporary music as Visa For Music returns from November 18 to 21, 2026, bringing together artists and industry professionals from Africa, the Middle East and beyond. The 13th edition of the festival and professional......

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Plan Joint Visa for AFCON 2027 Supporters

Football fans travelling to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could benefit from simplified cross-border movement under a proposed joint visa scheme being developed by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the three countries preparing to co-host the continental tournament. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, president......

Taiwan Resumes Visa Processing for Moroccan Citizens After 81-Day Suspension

Moroccan citizens can once again apply for Taiwanese visas following an 81-day suspension, ending a period of uncertainty triggered by reciprocal restrictions on visa processing between the two sides. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on October 12 that it had restored normal visa......

Trump administration suspends Microsoft’s access to an immigration program linked to H-1B workers

The Trump administration has intensified its scrutiny of employment-based immigration by suspending Microsoft’s access to a program that helps certain H-1B visa holders pursue permanent residency in the United States. The measure, announced by Vice President JD Vance on Thursday, October 8, also......

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......

US revokes visas of 27 Latin American officials over corruption allegations

The Trump administration has revoked the US visas of 27 Latin American officials, former officials and their family members, citing allegations of corruption and obstruction of efforts to combat drug and human trafficking, according to the US State Department and Associated Press. The measure affects......

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......

Moroccan nationals exempt from Irish visa application fees

Moroccan nationals are among a group of foreign citizens exempt from paying Irish visa application fees, according to Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery. The measure reduces the administrative cost of applying for an Irish visa, while leaving the visa requirement itself unchanged for Moroccan......