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Visiting the U.S. to have a baby — and secure a U.S. passport for the child — is not "a legitimate activity for pleasure or of a recreational nature," the State Department says.

Trump Administration Targets 'Birth Tourism' With New Visa Rule

Saying "birth tourism poses risks to national security," the State Department tells consular officials to deny a visa if they believe a potential visitor has the "primary purpose" of giving birth.

State Department memo pauses immigrant visas for 75 countries

The Trump administration is pausing immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute breaks down what the changes to immigration policy means.

There's been increasing support for the number of H-1B visas, for highly skilled workers. Large tech companies are leading the push for the increase, but many of the visas go to workers at large consulting firms.

Who's Hiring H-1B Visa Workers? It's Not Who You Might Think

There's been increasing support for the number of H1-B visas given to highly skilled workers. Large tech companies are leading the push for the increase, but the bulk of the visas go to workers at large consulting firms.

Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad

Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave.

Grandparents Eligible For Visas Under Expanded Instructions On Travel Ban

The State Department has issued new instructions to U.S. embassies about which citizens from the countries covered by the Trump administration's travel ban are still eligible for visas.

Assessing The Trump Administration's New Visa Policy For Pregnant Women

The Trump administration has moved to block visas for pregnant women to halt "birth tourism." NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ur Jaddou, director of the watchdog group DHS Watch, about the new ban.

Australian counselors at the French Woods camp in upstate New York celebrate their culture on July 4, 2012. All of French Woods' foreign employees work in the United States through the J-1 visa program.

Visa Exchange Program Draws Scrutiny Under Immigration Bill

As lawmakers consider a sweeping immigration bill, they are taking a close look at a decades-old exchange program popular with foreigners looking for summer jobs. Critics of the J-1 visa program say it can hurt U.S. job seekers at a time when youth unemployment is at 25 percent.

Trump's $100K fee for H-1B visas creates chaos, confusion for employers and workers

President Trump signed an executive order Friday that adds a $100,000 fee for high-skilled workers to enter the country through the H-1B visa program, creating panic for employers and workers.

Research Triangle Park's Frontier campus, which has the number 800 painted on it.

$100K fee on H-1B visas creates confusion for visa holders and businesses in the Triangle. Here's what we know so far

The recent proclamation from the White House to charge a $100K fee to employers seeking to hire foreign skilled workers through the H-1B visa program has generated confusion about who the fee will apply to. Immigration attorneys say it could greatly impact how companies in the NC Triangle recruit skilled workers.

Cuba Eases Exit Visa Requirements For Most Of Its Citizens

The new law means most citizens will be allowed to leave without seeking permission from the government. Doctors and critics of the state seem to be exempt from the new law.

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