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Content Creators Lead Surge in US O-1 Visa Applications

Social media influencers and content creators are increasingly securing coveted O-1 US work visas, redefining 'extraordinary ability' for the digital age. Discover how follower counts are becoming a new currency for immigration.

Labour Reviews Non-Dom Reforms After Wealthy Exit UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in talks with City leaders to extend the non-dom grace period and introduce a 'pay-to-play' visa, following an exodus of wealthy entrepreneurs like Revolut's founder.

UK denies Gaza academic's family visa bid

Palestinian PhD student Bassem Abudagga loses hope as Home Office says his family's case is not urgent and children should stay in Gaza tent. Read his story.

Migrant workers slam Labour's 'performative' visa proposals

Visa-holding migrants and British families condemn the government's 'earned settlement' consultation, warning it fuels anti-immigrant sentiment and creates prolonged uncertainty. The public consultation closes on 12 February.

Tonga added to US travel ban from January

The Trump administration's new visa restrictions target Tonga, sparking outrage over the 'unfounded' security threat. Community leaders warn of severed family and study links.

UK imposes visa sanctions on DRC over migrant returns

The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.

EU to respond to US visa bans on digital officials

The European Commission vows a decisive reaction after the US imposed 'unjustified' visa bans on five Europeans involved in online content regulation. Read the latest on the escalating transatlantic row.

US visa bans hit European online safety critics

Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.

US Bars Breton and Activists Over Censorship Allegations

The US State Department has banned five Europeans, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of coercing tech firms to censor American speech. Discover the details and implications of this major diplomatic clash.

Gaza Student Reaches UK After Visa U-Turn

Manar al-Houbi reaches the UK with her family after a Foreign Office policy reversal, but the Gaza student evacuation scheme leaves others facing impossible choices. Read the full report.

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