US Visa Freeze Hits 75 Countries, Including Brazil and Iran
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. The Guardian seeks to hear from those affected by the suspension.
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UK passport ranks 7th most powerful in 2026
The UK passport has fallen to 7th place in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, with access to 182 visa-free destinations. Singapore tops the list as global mobility inequality widens.
US Suspends Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries
The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing welfare use concerns. The move marks a major expansion of US immigration restrictions.
US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries
The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, citing welfare dependency concerns. The sweeping move marks a major escalation in US immigration restrictions.
Trump Suspends Visa Processing from 75 Countries
The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. The policy, citing 'public charge' concerns, takes effect 21 January. Full list inside.
US Suspends Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries
The US State Department suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran and Russia, from 21 January. The move aims to curb 'abuse of the immigration system'. Read the full list and analysis.
Caicedo suspended for Chelsea vs Arsenal Carabao Cup tie
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo is suspended for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal. Discover why and the discipline issues plaguing the Blues this season.
US bans visas from 75 countries including Russia and Iran
The Trump Administration pauses immigrant visas from 75 countries, citing welfare concerns. The freeze begins January 21. Read the full list and analysis.
Suspended autoworker raises $70k after Trump heckle
A Ford worker suspended after calling Donald Trump a 'pedophile protector' during a plant tour has received over $70,000 in donations. Read the full story and the fallout.
Martin Lewis issues urgent ETIAS travel scam warning
Martin Lewis warns UK travellers about fake ETIAS websites. The EU visa waiver scheme is delayed until late 2026. Learn how to avoid being scammed and the official application process.
HMRC wrongly targeted 71% in benefit fraud crackdown
HMRC's fraud crackdown wrongly suspended child benefit for 71% of targeted parents, with just 5% found fraudulent. Select committee chair calls it an 'egregious error'.
Immigration law firm sale signals visa policy impact
A London law firm specialising in immigration services has been put up for sale amid a slump in visa applications following government crackdowns. Read the full story on the pressures facing the legal sector.
China urges EU to deny visas to Taiwanese politicians
Exclusive: Beijing issues diplomatic warnings to European nations, arguing their own border laws require them to block Taiwanese figures from entry. Analysts see a strategy to isolate Taiwan.
HMRC accepted 'tolerable' risk in child benefit crackdown
Internal documents reveal HMRC withdrew child benefit payments using incomplete Home Office data, deeming the risk of harm 'remote'. Senior officials face Treasury committee scrutiny.
Content Creators Lead Surge in US O-1 Visa Applications
Social media influencers and content creators are increasingly securing coveted O-1 US work visas, redefining 'extraordinary ability' for the digital age. Discover how follower counts are becoming a new currency for immigration.
Labour Reviews Non-Dom Reforms After Wealthy Exit UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in talks with City leaders to extend the non-dom grace period and introduce a 'pay-to-play' visa, following an exodus of wealthy entrepreneurs like Revolut's founder.
Visa nightmare traps 'abandoned brides' in Australia
Kiran's story exposes how temporary visas increase vulnerability for South Asian women facing domestic abuse and coercive control in Australia. Read her fight to stay.
US halts $129m Minnesota aid over fraud allegations
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
UK skilled worker visa applications plummet in December
New figures show a sharp drop in skilled worker and healthcare visa applications, posing a fiscal challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Explore the data and expert warnings.
Max Kepler suspended 80 games for positive drug test
Veteran MLB outfielder Max Kepler receives an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a banned steroid. The ban will apply if he signs with a team in 2026. Read the full details.
UK denies Gaza academic's family visa bid
Palestinian PhD student Bassem Abudagga loses hope as Home Office says his family's case is not urgent and children should stay in Gaza tent. Read his story.
Tuvalu woman offered new life in Australia as climate refuge
Alolita Semesi, a mother from Tuvalu, is among the first offered resettlement in Australia as her island home succumbs to climate change. Read her story of loss and hope.
Migrant workers slam Labour's 'performative' visa proposals
Visa-holding migrants and British families condemn the government's 'earned settlement' consultation, warning it fuels anti-immigrant sentiment and creates prolonged uncertainty. The public consultation closes on 12 February.
Remote Australian Pub Loses Licence Over 'Unorthodox' Trading
The historic Barrow Creek Hotel, run by publican Les Pilton for 37 years, has had its liquor licence suspended by the NT Liquor Commission. Read the full story on the controversial ruling.
Clifton Bridge's 1980s lightbulb change: a photo that couldn't happen today
Photographer Beezer recounts the dizzying day he captured maintenance workers on the Clifton Suspension Bridge with no safety gear. A snapshot of a bygone era in Bristol's history.
Ethical hacker from Bexley secures rare Australian visa
Jacob Riggs, 36, from Bexley, proved his elite cyber skills by hacking an Australian government system, securing a coveted 858 National Innovation visa. Read his unique story.
UK hacker earns Australia's top visa by finding security flaw
A London man secured Australia's prestigious 858 visa, with a <1% success rate, after ethically hacking the government system. Discover how his cyber skills led to permanent residency.
West African nations retaliate against Trump visa restrictions
Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals from entering their countries in a direct retaliation to Donald Trump's expanded travel restrictions. Read the latest on the diplomatic rift.
Tonga added to US travel ban from January
The Trump administration's new visa restrictions target Tonga, sparking outrage over the 'unfounded' security threat. Community leaders warn of severed family and study links.
Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from Gaza operations
Israel revokes licences for 37 humanitarian groups, including MSF, in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Aid agencies warn of catastrophic impact on civilian population. Read the latest.
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