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The U.S. canceled 1,000 visas given to Chinese students it alleges have ties to the Chinese military. The dramatic step is to counter what officials say is a concerted Chinese espionage effort.

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.

Every year thousands of undocumented immigrants are allowed to stay in the U.S. because they've been victims of a crime. But an increasing number are denied visas because demand outstrips slots.

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

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.

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.

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.

The U.S. Embassy confirmed this week it will begin processing immigrant visas, with a priority placed on permits to reunite Cubans with family in the U.S., and others like the diversity visa lottery.