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EU to Review Schengen Visa Rules for Russians
The European Commission will revise Schengen visa rules for Russians, impacting not only Russians but also reflecting a broader EU visa strategy, while maintaining entry for dissidents and those needing asylum.
EU to Review Schengen Visa Rules for Russians
The European Commission will revise Schengen visa rules for Russians, impacting not only Russians but also reflecting a broader EU visa strategy, while maintaining entry for dissidents and those needing asylum.
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20% Bias Score
Canadian Travel Boycott Costs U.S. Tourism $2.1 Billion
During the peak summer travel season, Canadian visits to the U.S. plummeted by three million trips, resulting in a $2.1 billion loss for the U.S. tourism sector, while the decrease in U.S. visits to Canada was smaller.
Canadian Travel Boycott Costs U.S. Tourism $2.1 Billion
During the peak summer travel season, Canadian visits to the U.S. plummeted by three million trips, resulting in a $2.1 billion loss for the U.S. tourism sector, while the decrease in U.S. visits to Canada was smaller.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Eases Border Restrictions for Young Men
Starting August 2024, Ukrainian men aged 18-22 can now freely leave the country, a decision aimed at preserving their connection to Ukraine while allowing for education and work abroad.
Ukraine Eases Border Restrictions for Young Men
Starting August 2024, Ukrainian men aged 18-22 can now freely leave the country, a decision aimed at preserving their connection to Ukraine while allowing for education and work abroad.
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16% Bias Score
U.S. Tourism Plummets While Canada Sees Record Growth in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. is experiencing a sharp decline in international visitors, particularly from the U.K. and Canada, due to stricter immigration policies, while Canada's tourism industry is booming, with increased international and domestic travel, and is projected to reach record levels with over 1....
U.S. Tourism Plummets While Canada Sees Record Growth in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. is experiencing a sharp decline in international visitors, particularly from the U.K. and Canada, due to stricter immigration policies, while Canada's tourism industry is booming, with increased international and domestic travel, and is projected to reach record levels with over 1....
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36% Bias Score
US to Require Bonds from Foreign Visitors to Reduce Visa Overstays
The State Department will launch a pilot program on August 20, 2024, requiring foreign visitors from Malawi and Zambia applying for B-1 or B-2 US visas to post bonds up to \$15,000 to reduce visa overstays, lasting until August 5, 2026.
US to Require Bonds from Foreign Visitors to Reduce Visa Overstays
The State Department will launch a pilot program on August 20, 2024, requiring foreign visitors from Malawi and Zambia applying for B-1 or B-2 US visas to post bonds up to \$15,000 to reduce visa overstays, lasting until August 5, 2026.
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44% Bias Score
US to Require Visa Bonds from Certain Countries
The US Department of State will implement a 12-month pilot program requiring visa applicants from select countries with high overstay rates to pay a bond of up to $15,000 for work or tourist visas, starting within 15 days of the Federal Register publication, to ensure compliance and limit the US gov...
US to Require Visa Bonds from Certain Countries
The US Department of State will implement a 12-month pilot program requiring visa applicants from select countries with high overstay rates to pay a bond of up to $15,000 for work or tourist visas, starting within 15 days of the Federal Register publication, to ensure compliance and limit the US gov...
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36% Bias Score
EU to Issue New Recommendations on Russian Visas by December
The European Commission will release new recommendations by December on issuing visas to Russian and other "hostile" countries' citizens, aiming for a more unified EU approach amid differing national policies.
EU to Issue New Recommendations on Russian Visas by December
The European Commission will release new recommendations by December on issuing visas to Russian and other "hostile" countries' citizens, aiming for a more unified EU approach amid differing national policies.
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20% Bias Score
New Visa Fee Impacts US Tourism
The Trump administration's new $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant travelers, effective October 1st, is expected to decrease international tourism to the US, impacting projected spending and potentially affecting major events.
New Visa Fee Impacts US Tourism
The Trump administration's new $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant travelers, effective October 1st, is expected to decrease international tourism to the US, impacting projected spending and potentially affecting major events.
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36% Bias Score
Stricter US Border Rules Deter European Tourists
Stricter US border controls are causing a significant decline in European tourism, with Tui reporting a shift towards Canada and other destinations due to increased scrutiny and deportation reports; the US tourism industry anticipates billions in losses.
Stricter US Border Rules Deter European Tourists
Stricter US border controls are causing a significant decline in European tourism, with Tui reporting a shift towards Canada and other destinations due to increased scrutiny and deportation reports; the US tourism industry anticipates billions in losses.
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes Visa Bonds on Malawi and Zambia Citizens
The US State Department announced a pilot program imposing visa bonds of up to $15,000 on citizens of Malawi and Zambia, effective August 20, aiming to deter visa overstays; the policy, based on a 2024 DHS report showing high overstay rates from these countries, has drawn criticism for potentially d...
US Imposes Visa Bonds on Malawi and Zambia Citizens
The US State Department announced a pilot program imposing visa bonds of up to $15,000 on citizens of Malawi and Zambia, effective August 20, aiming to deter visa overstays; the policy, based on a 2024 DHS report showing high overstay rates from these countries, has drawn criticism for potentially d...
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48% Bias Score
US to Impose Visa Deposits on High-Risk Applicants
The Trump administration will require certain non-immigrant visa applicants, primarily from countries with high illegal overstay rates or offering investment citizenship programs, to pay a deposit of up to \$15,000 as part of a 12-month pilot program starting August 20th, 2024, impacting applicants'...
US to Impose Visa Deposits on High-Risk Applicants
The Trump administration will require certain non-immigrant visa applicants, primarily from countries with high illegal overstay rates or offering investment citizenship programs, to pay a deposit of up to \$15,000 as part of a 12-month pilot program starting August 20th, 2024, impacting applicants'...
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40% Bias Score
Visa Bond Requirement Returns for High-Overstay Countries
The Trump administration is reviving a controversial measure requiring a bond of $5,000-$15,000 for some business and tourist visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates, starting August 20 as a one-year pilot program.
Visa Bond Requirement Returns for High-Overstay Countries
The Trump administration is reviving a controversial measure requiring a bond of $5,000-$15,000 for some business and tourist visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates, starting August 20 as a one-year pilot program.
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32% Bias Score
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