US visa

US pauses visa appointments worldwide

A US State Department spokesperson said that it launched a global training initiative at all US embassies and consulates worldwide and that appointments for visa services will be adjusted to accommodate the training
26 August 2026

US plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum

Associated Press put the number of foreigners whose business and tourism visas is planned to be revoked at up to 200,000
25 August 2026

US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, including Bangladesh

US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan issued the ruling yesterday, describing the policy announced by the State Department in January as “patently unlawful” and contrary to federal immigration law
22 August 2026

Immigration, border policy testing USA's credentials as World Cup host

As the curtain rises on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight, the United States appears to be competing for an altogether different title -- one of the most inhospitable hosts in the tournament's history.
11 June 2026

US pauses immigrant visa issuances for Bangladesh, 74 other countries

Visitor visas unaffected; applicants may still submit forms and attend interviews
2 March 2026
8 January 2026

Trump admin has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas, US official says

The administration has also adopted a stricter policy on granting visas, with tightened social media vetting and expanded screening.
6 November 2025

New $250 visa fee risks deepening US travel slump

Overseas travel to the U.S. fell 3.1% year-on-year in July to 19.2 million visitors, according to US government data. 
31 August 2025

Trump moves to limit US stays of journos, students

President Donald Trump’s administration yesterday moved to impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country.
28 August 2025

US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas

The effort aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas.
5 August 2025

Trump unveils website for $5m US residency visa

President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million US residency permit on Wednesday, saying the waiting list for the golden visa has opened on TrumpCard.gov.
12 June 2025

US embassy in Dhaka to launch new visa system on Feb 8

The US Embassy in Dhaka will implement a new system for US visa services starting from February 8
4 February 2025

A legal and ethical justification of US' visa policy

Critics argue that the actions taken by the US in this regard could be seen as interference in the internal affairs of another country.
12 June 2023

14-Party Alliance: New US visa policy sparks friction

Partners of the ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance were divided over the new US visa policy yesterday as left-leaning parties at a meeting welcomed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s firm stance.
5 June 2023

Delving into the new US visa policy for Bangladesh

It is interesting to note that the restrictions target a section of society that covets the US visa.
3 June 2023

New US visa policy to curb money laundering: Momen

"There is nothing to worry about the new visa policy," he said
27 May 2023

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid US visa row

The Serbian, who is one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against the virus, applied to the U.S. government last month for special permission to play at ATP Masters events at Indian Wells and Miami
6 March 2023

'US suspending visa services worldwide due to coronavirus'

The United States is suspending all routine visa services as of Wednesday in most countries worldwide due to the coronavirus outbreak, a spokeswoman for the State Department said, an unprecedented move that will potentially impact hundreds of thousands of people.
19 March 2020

US tightens visas for Myanmar, Laos

The United States says it is tightening the distribution of visas to Myanmar and Laos after both countries refused to accept their citizens deported from the country.
11 July 2018