Feds issue ‘Do not travel’ warning to South American destination over threat of torture

The Department of State has issued its highest travel warning for this South American country due to threat of unlawful detainment and kidnapping.

State Department to start denying visas to those who violate religious freedoms in response to violence in Nigeria

The State Department will start restricting the issuance of visas to those who violate religious freedoms in Nigeria and elsewhere, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday. The change in policy comes in response to the pattern of Islamist terrorist groups persecuting Christians and Muslims in Nigeria.

State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'

The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
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State Dept finalizes mass layoffs, says employees won’t be reinstated under shutdown-ending deal

The State Department says laid-off Foreign Service officers will be officially separated from the agency on Dec. 5 — once it fixes some “administrative errors."

US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies

The order effectively suspends the special immigration program for Afghans who helped the United States during its 20-year-long occupation of their home country.

US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront

State Department surges resources globally to handle World Cup visa demand, reducing wait times while maintaining rigorous security vetting procedures.
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