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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
US Passport Falls to Historic Low in Global Ranking
The Henley Passport Index ranks the U.S. passport 10th globally, its lowest position in 20 years, with visa-free access to 182 destinations, a decline attributed to less proactive visa diplomacy, exacerbated by a new $250 visa fee.
US Passport Falls to Historic Low in Global Ranking
The Henley Passport Index ranks the U.S. passport 10th globally, its lowest position in 20 years, with visa-free access to 182 destinations, a decline attributed to less proactive visa diplomacy, exacerbated by a new $250 visa fee.
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36% Bias Score
Senegal Cancels US Basketball Camp Amid Visa Denials, New Travel Restrictions
Senegal canceled its women's basketball team's US training camp after five players and seven officials were denied visas, prompting a move to Dakar and raising concerns amid reported new US travel restrictions on African nations.
Senegal Cancels US Basketball Camp Amid Visa Denials, New Travel Restrictions
Senegal canceled its women's basketball team's US training camp after five players and seven officials were denied visas, prompting a move to Dakar and raising concerns amid reported new US travel restrictions on African nations.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Proclamation Restricts Entry from 19 Countries
President Trump's June 9th proclamation restricts entry to the US for citizens of 12 countries (Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen) and adds stricter visa controls for seven more, citing national security conc...
Trump Proclamation Restricts Entry from 19 Countries
President Trump's June 9th proclamation restricts entry to the US for citizens of 12 countries (Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen) and adds stricter visa controls for seven more, citing national security conc...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Issues New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Countries
President Trump banned entry from 12 countries (Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen) and partially restricted seven others, citing national security concerns and high visa overstay rates, effective June 9th; exceptions exist fo...
Trump Issues New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Countries
President Trump banned entry from 12 countries (Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen) and partially restricted seven others, citing national security concerns and high visa overstay rates, effective June 9th; exceptions exist fo...
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72% Bias Score
Trump Issues Sweeping New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Countries
President Trump signed a proclamation on June 9th, 2025, banning entry for nationals of 12 countries and partially restricting entry from 7 more, citing national security concerns and insufficient vetting, following an incident in Boulder, Colorado, where an Egyptian national with an expired visa co...
Trump Issues Sweeping New Travel Ban Targeting 19 Countries
President Trump signed a proclamation on June 9th, 2025, banning entry for nationals of 12 countries and partially restricting entry from 7 more, citing national security concerns and insufficient vetting, following an incident in Boulder, Colorado, where an Egyptian national with an expired visa co...
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52% Bias Score
US to Require Up to \$15,000 Bond for Visas from Select Countries
Starting August 20, 2025, the US will require a bond of up to \$15,000 from tourists and business travelers from Malawi and Zambia, as part of a pilot program to reduce visa overstays, initially excluding VWP countries.
US to Require Up to \$15,000 Bond for Visas from Select Countries
Starting August 20, 2025, the US will require a bond of up to \$15,000 from tourists and business travelers from Malawi and Zambia, as part of a pilot program to reduce visa overstays, initially excluding VWP countries.
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36% Bias Score
Strained U.S.-Canada Relations Amidst Travel Decline and Alcohol Ban
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra attributes President Trump's negative view of Canada to Canadians' decreased travel to the U.S. and the ban on American alcohol, citing a nearly 32 percent drop in car travel from Canada to the U.S. in March compared to the previous year.
Strained U.S.-Canada Relations Amidst Travel Decline and Alcohol Ban
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra attributes President Trump's negative view of Canada to Canadians' decreased travel to the U.S. and the ban on American alcohol, citing a nearly 32 percent drop in car travel from Canada to the U.S. in March compared to the previous year.
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48% Bias Score
Thailand Closes Border with Cambodia Amidst Escalating Dispute
Thailand has completely closed its border with Cambodia following a fatal armed confrontation and escalating tensions, affecting thousands of tourists and highlighting concerns about transnational scams operating in Cambodia.
Thailand Closes Border with Cambodia Amidst Escalating Dispute
Thailand has completely closed its border with Cambodia following a fatal armed confrontation and escalating tensions, affecting thousands of tourists and highlighting concerns about transnational scams operating in Cambodia.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Travel Ban Impacts World Cup, Olympics Fan Attendance
President Trump's new travel restrictions will impact fans from 19 nations attending major sporting events in the U.S., although athletes and their families are exempt; however, visa processing times remain a significant hurdle.
Trump's Travel Ban Impacts World Cup, Olympics Fan Attendance
President Trump's new travel restrictions will impact fans from 19 nations attending major sporting events in the U.S., although athletes and their families are exempt; however, visa processing times remain a significant hurdle.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Announces New Immigration Restrictions, Citing Boulder Attack
President Trump announced new restrictions on immigration from numerous countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and several African nations, effective next Monday, following a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, allegedly committed by an Egyptian national with an expired visa.
Trump Announces New Immigration Restrictions, Citing Boulder Attack
President Trump announced new restrictions on immigration from numerous countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and several African nations, effective next Monday, following a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado, allegedly committed by an Egyptian national with an expired visa.
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60% Bias Score
Canadian Tourism to U.S. Plummets Amidst Political Tensions
Political tensions caused by President Trump's threats, coupled with negative media coverage of U.S. immigration, caused a 60% decrease in Canadian adults planning to travel to the U.S. in 2025; this decline, along with others, resulted in a 14% decrease in international visitors to the U.S. in Marc...
Canadian Tourism to U.S. Plummets Amidst Political Tensions
Political tensions caused by President Trump's threats, coupled with negative media coverage of U.S. immigration, caused a 60% decrease in Canadian adults planning to travel to the U.S. in 2025; this decline, along with others, resulted in a 14% decrease in international visitors to the U.S. in Marc...
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48% Bias Score
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