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US to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries

Jan 14

New Trump-ordered travel ban now in effect for 7 countries

Jan 1

Chicago researchers face uncertainty over special visas, work permits

Since the start of President Donald Trump's second term, university researchers and scientists tell the ABC7 I-Team it has been a non-stop roller coaster for those who require visas to work in labs at leading Chicago institutions.

Jul 9

Why the US is targeting the diversity visa lottery, and what it means

Dec 19, 2025

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US may require 5 years of social media checks for visa-free visitors

Dec 17, 2025

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

Oct 14, 2025

Government shutdown should not impact passports

Oct 7, 2025

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Sep 30, 2025

UIUC's high enrollment of international students bucks national trend

Sep 22, 2025

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Trump administration reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations

Aug 21, 2025

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UIC, Northwestern, U of C students have visas terminated

Apr 9, 2025

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Visa ban extended; court clears health insurance rule as Biden promises to undo many of Trump immigration actions

Jan 1, 2021

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Trump's new immigration work visa ban worries Illinois business leaders

Jun 23, 2020

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Mexican theater group set to perform in Chicago denied entry into US

Sep 26, 2019

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White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety

The White House in a social media post also sought to make clear the new rule "does not impact the ability of any current visa holder to travel to/from the U.S."

Sep 22, 2025

UIC student sues university police, claiming arrest was unlawful, led to visa revocation

A UIC student is suing university police, claiming his arrest was unlawful and led to his visa being revoked.

Sep 4, 2025

Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations

Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has focused on deporting migrants illegally in the United States as well as holders of student and visitor exchange visas.

Aug 21, 2025

Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza

The State Department said it was halting all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.

Aug 18, 2025

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US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review.

Jun 19, 2025