New us visa rules

The United States has introduced several new visa rules and regulations in recent years. Here are some of the key changes:

  1. Travel Ban: In 2017, the Trump administration introduced a travel ban that restricts travel to the US from several countries, including Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and North Korea. The ban applies to individuals who do not have a valid visa or who are not eligible for a visa.
  2. Public Charge Rule: In 2019, the US Department of Homeland Security introduced a new rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain a green card or visa if they are likely to become a "public charge" in the future. This means that immigrants who are likely to rely on government benefits, such as Medicaid, food stamps, or housing assistance, may be denied a visa or green card.
  3. H-1B Visa Changes: In 2019, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced new rules for H-1B visas, which are used by tech companies to hire foreign workers. The new rules require employers to demonstrate that they have a legitimate business need for the H-1B worker and that the worker will not displace a US worker.
  4. L-1 Visa Changes: In 2020, the USCIS introduced new rules for L-1 visas, which are used by companies to transfer foreign employees to the US. The new rules require employers to demonstrate that the L-1 worker will not displace a US worker and that the worker will not be paid a salary that is lower than the prevailing wage for a similar position in the US.
  5. Global Entry and TSA Precheck: In 2020, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) introduced a new program called Global Entry, which allows low-risk travelers to use a dedicated lane when entering the US. The program is available to citizens of several countries, including Canada, Mexico, and the UK. The CBP also introduced a new program called TSA Precheck, which allows low-risk travelers to use a dedicated lane when going through airport security.
  6. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA): In 2020, the US Department of Homeland Security introduced a new electronic system for travel authorization, known as ESTA. The system is used to screen travelers from visa-waiver countries before they enter the US.
  7. Biometric Exit: In 2020, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) introduced a new biometric exit system, which uses facial recognition technology to track the departure of international travelers from the US. The system is designed to improve national security and prevent identity fraud.
  8. Visa Sanctions: In 2020, the US Department of State introduced new visa sanctions against several countries, including China, Russia, and Turkey. The sanctions restrict the issuance of certain types of visas to citizens of these countries.
  9. Student Visa Changes: In 2020, the US Department of State introduced new rules for student visas, which are used by international students to study in the US. The new rules require students to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves while studying in the US.
  10. Work Visa Changes: In 2020, the US Department of Labor introduced new rules for work visas, which are used by foreign workers to work in the US. The new rules require employers to demonstrate that they have a legitimate business need for the foreign worker and that the worker will not displace a US worker.

These are just a few examples of the new US visa rules and regulations that have been introduced in recent years. It's always a good idea to check with the US Department of State or the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and regulations.