The Trump administration plans to scrutinize social media for “anti-American ideologies” when deciding to grant visa or green-card applications https://t.co/1J7G38nYsX ...

Visa Policy Changes - Business travelers and tourists from Malawi and Zambia will have to pay deposits of up to $15,000 to secure US visas [1]

The United States blue book continues its decade-long slide to the 10th spot on the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. https://t.co/blg49oo8Fz ...

The U.S. blue book continues its decade-long slide to the 10th spot on the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. https://t.co/blg49oo8Fz ...

The United States blue book continues its decade-long slide to the 10th spot on the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. https://t.co/blg49ooGv7 ...

Geopolitical Implications - US Secretary of State revoked the visa for Brazilian Supreme Court Justice [1] - The revocation is linked to the Brazilian high court's actions against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro [1]

Social Commentary - The document critiques an individual's perceived lack of contribution to their family, specifically highlighting the wife's role as the primary provider and caregiver while the husband seeks a spousal visa [1] - The document questions the individual's motivations and contributions to the family unit, suggesting a perceived imbalance in responsibilities and support [1]

Climate Change Impact - A third of a Pacific island nation's population has applied for Australia's climate change visa program [1] Geopolitical Implications - The application rate highlights the potential for climate-induced migration and its impact on Pacific island nations [1]

Talent Acquisition & Immigration - The company hired a CTO from Netflix, Gorov Agaval, who previously led growth initiatives at Netflix [1] - The CTO's visa application process to Germany took 6 months due to appointment availability at the San Francisco consulate [1][2] - The consulate in San Francisco only offers visa appointments twice a week and was booked for the next 6 months [2] - Securing an appointment required intervention from the German foreign office [2] Tech Ecosystem & Regulatory Challenges - The difficulty in obtaining visas hinders the development of a strong tech ecosystem in Europe [3]

Okay, we want to turn back now to our top story. The Trump administration's immigration raids from coast to coast. Tonight, we're speaking with one teenager impacted personally by the crackdown. Marcelo Gomez Dilva is 18 years old, attending high school in Massachusetts. He came to this country on a visitor's visa at just 7 years old, later getting a student visa. He was detained on May 31st on the way to volleyball. The agents, it turns out, were looking for his father, but took him in when they realized h ...