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State contemplating pausing university H-1B visas for a year, at DeSantis’ urging.
State contemplating pausing university H-1B visas for a year, at DeSantis’ urging • Florida Phoenix
Following through with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wishes, the Florida Board of Governors preliminarily voted Thursday to freeze public university H-1B visa hirings for a year, leaving hopeful international ac...
floridaphoenix.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:43 AM
State contemplating pausing university H-1B visas for a year, at DeSantis’ urging.
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa.
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa
The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE.
www.bbc.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa.
Ecuador says an ICE agent tried to enter its consulate.
Ecuador says an ICE agent tried to enter its consulate | CNN
The Ecuadorian government said a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempted to enter its consulate in Minneapolis, prompting it to send a formal protest note to US authorities “so that act...
edition.cnn.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Ecuador says an ICE agent tried to enter its consulate.
ICE claims Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis was ‘not clearly marked’ when officers tried to enter.
ICE claims Ecuadorian consulate was ‘not clearly marked’ when officers tried to enter
Two large seals reading ‘Consulate de Ecuador’ are posted outside building
www.independent.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 4:42 AM
ICE claims Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis was ‘not clearly marked’ when officers tried to enter.
Mexican government rejects accusations of interference in US through consulates.
Mexican Government Rejects Accusations of Interference in US through Consulates
On Wednesday, Trump promoted a book that accuses Claudia Sheinbaum's administration of organizing an "invisible coup" against the United States.
mexicosolidarity.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Mexican government rejects accusations of interference in US through consulates.
Some Americans are carrying their passports in Minnesota: "The reality of Minneapolis right now".
Some Americans are carrying their passports in Minnesota: "The reality of Minneapolis right now"
Some American citizens have begun carrying their passports in Minneapolis, fearful that they'll be mistaken for undocumented immigrants and detained amid a surge of federal agents to the city.
www.cbsnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Some Americans are carrying their passports in Minnesota: "The reality of Minneapolis right now".
Russian embassy seeks information on 2 women it says were detained at Camp Pendleton.
Russian embassy seeks information on 2 women it says were detained at Camp Pendleton
The Embassy of Russia in Washington, D.C., said that two Russian women detained at Camp Pendleton should receive the “full respect for their rights.”
www.stripes.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Russian embassy seeks information on 2 women it says were detained at Camp Pendleton.
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends.
IShowSpeed in Africa: US YouTube star gets Ghanaian passport
Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.
www.bbc.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends.
Woman shares moment she was detained at airport when agents claimed her passport photo didn't look like her.
Woman Shares Moment She Was Detained at Airport When Agents Claimed Her Passport Photo Didn't Look Like Her (Exclusive)
A viral TikTok traveler shares how she was held in a locked room after officials insisted her passport photo didn’t match — all because of one surprising detail.
people.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Woman shares moment she was detained at airport when agents claimed her passport photo didn't look like her.
New Indian Consular Centre opens in Seattle.
New Indian Consular Centre opens in Seattle
www.punjabnewsexpress.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
New Indian Consular Centre opens in Seattle.
US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro’s ouster.
US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S.
apnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:39 AM
US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro’s ouster.
Edwardsville man gets 2 years for passport fraud.
Edwardsville man gets 2 years for passport fraud
An Edwardsville man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for making a false statement in application for a passport and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’…
www.citizensvoice.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Edwardsville man gets 2 years for passport fraud.
Texas launches investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud.
www.newsweek.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Texas launches investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud.
Haitian pastor in $14,000 visa scam.
Haitian pastor in $14,000 visa scam
AN employee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and three Grand Bahama residents are accused of orchestrating a visa fraud scheme that prosecutors say siphoned more than $14,000 from a church-linked ef...
www.tribune242.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Haitian pastor in $14,000 visa scam.
Updates on the move to eVisas.
Updates on the move to eVisas
Information on the the move from physical immigration documents to eVisas.
www.gov.uk
January 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Updates on the move to eVisas.
Framework and guidance now available for RSE worker accommodation cost changes.
Framework and guidance now available for RSE worker accommodation cost changes
A new approach to accommodation costs for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers will take effect from April 2026.
www.immigration.govt.nz
January 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Framework and guidance now available for RSE worker accommodation cost changes.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas universities, schools to disclose information on H-1B visa hirings.
Greg Abbott wants H-1B visa data from Texas schools
The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.
www.texastribune.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas universities, schools to disclose information on H-1B visa hirings.
Reported scam center survivors stranded as embassies struggle to help.
Reported Scam Center Survivors Stranded as Embassies Struggle to Help | CamboJA News
After thousands of people, mostly foreigners and many believed to be trafficking victims, fled or were freed from scam compounds across Cambodia in recent d ... | Read more
cambojanews.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Reported scam center survivors stranded as embassies struggle to help.
South Korean scam workers trapped in Cambodian fraud camps.
South Korean Scam Workers Trapped in Cambodian Fraud Camps | Ukraine news - #Mezha
South Korean workers trapped in Cambodian scam camps face forced fraud schemes, passport confiscation, and harsh conditions, with many victims losing savings and some disappearing.
mezha.net
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 AM
South Korean scam workers trapped in Cambodian fraud camps.
Canada sending patrol vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand.
Canada sending patrol vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada's "principled pragmatism" in foreign policy will be on full display next week in Greenland when she opens Canada's new consulate in the Danish...
www.rmoutlook.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Canada sending patrol vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand.
Canada sending patrol vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand.
Canada sending patrol vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada's "principled pragmatism" in foreign policy will be on full display next week in Greenland when she opens Canada's new consulate in the Danish...
www.rmoutlook.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Canada sending patrol vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand.
Russia plans to open embassy offices in all regions of Belarus.
Russia plans to open embassy offices in all regions of Belarus
New branches of the Russian Embassy are set to open in Vitsebsk, Homiel, and Mahileu. Belarus has announced the opening of a branch of its embassy in Voronezh and is considering a proposal to open a b...
en.belsat.eu
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Russia plans to open embassy offices in all regions of Belarus.
Concerns grow over planned Chinese embassy in London, with close proximity to extensive fiber optic network.
Concerns grow over planned Chinese embassy in London, with close proximity to extensive fiber optic network
Despite the government's comments that plans won't hurt national security
www.datacenterdynamics.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Concerns grow over planned Chinese embassy in London, with close proximity to extensive fiber optic network.
South African Consulate signs 31K-SF lease at 805 Third Avenue.
South African Consulate Signs 31K-SF Lease at 805 Third Avenue
The South African Consulate signed a 31,494-square-foot lease in the office penthouse of Cohen Brothers Realty’s 805 Third Avenue.
commercialobserver.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
South African Consulate signs 31K-SF lease at 805 Third Avenue.
Passport scam alert: Home Affairs issues urgent warning.
Passport scam alert: Home Affairs issues urgent warning
Home Affairs has issued a warning to the public about scammers.
www.timeout.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Passport scam alert: Home Affairs issues urgent warning.