US introduces two new visa interview questions on asylum intent that could increase rejection risks. Here’s what applicants ...

New visa application questions in the US require applicants to confirm they do not fear harm upon returning home.

Directive claims that new process is due to ‘the high number of aliens claiming asylum’ in the US ...

US visa rules change: Officials say the change is intended to detect applicants who may later seek asylum after entering the United States ...

A State Department directive aims to limit the chances of asylum applications by nonimmigrant visa holders, reports said.

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A fresh directive from the United States has introduced a significant change to the visa process, adding two key questions that could determine whether an application moves forward or stops altogether ...

The U.S. State Department has announced it will halt the processing of immigrant visas for citizens from 75 nations, citing concerns that their nationals might require public assistance upon entering ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes a statement to reporters while meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Credit: Cliff ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals ...