U.S. Bars Palestinian Officials From UN Visit

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

International

The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has revoked the visas of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and nearly 80 senior Palestinian officials ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Officials attached to the Palestinian mission at the U.N.

International

U.S. Halts Work Visas for Foreign Truck Drivers

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

On August 21, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the U.S. has suspended issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers. The categories affected include H-2B, E-2, and EB-3 visas. The decision was triggered after a fatal accident in Florida involving an undocumented foreign driver, raising concerns about road safety and visa vetting. […]

International

U.S. to Review 55M Visas, 5M Held by Indians

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The United States has begun a sweeping review of 55 million active visas issued worldwide. Officials say the exercise is aimed at verifying compliance with immigration laws, visa conditions, and national security standards. The review will cover multiple categories, including tourist, student, work, and business visas. Indian Nationals Most Affected Out of the 55 million

International

U.S. Revokes Over 6,000 International Student Visas

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked under recent immigration enforcement measures. The cancellations primarily involve F-1 student visas and were carried out following investigations into criminal activity, security risks, and visa overstays. Officials said the step was necessary to safeguard public safety and

International

U.S. Halts Gazan Visitor Visas for Medical Trips

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The U.S. State Department has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for people from Gaza, including those traveling for urgent medical treatment. The department confirmed that the pause is temporary and linked to a review of recent visa procedures. This move affects many humanitarian cases where children and critically ill patients are brought to the […]

Business

Microsoft Says Layoffs Not Linked to H‑1B Visas

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

Microsoft has stated that its recent job cuts, which affected around 9,000 employees globally, are not related to the company’s use of the H‑1B visa program. The clarification comes in response to political criticism suggesting that the company laid off American workers while continuing to bring in foreign talent. Political Criticism from U.S. Leadership U.S. […]

International

India to Resume Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India will restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens beginning July 24, 2025. This comes after a five-year halt following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and pandemic-related travel restrictions. Chinese applicants will need to fill out an online form, schedule an appointment, and visit Indian visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou to complete the […]