New measure announced by the White House will raise the bar for national security, plug potential security gaps. WASHINGTON – Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the implementation of improved security procedures for refugees entering the United States. These new measures are part of the administration’s effort to raise national […]
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Trump administration approves tougher visa vetting, including social media checks
6 Jun
by Foster, on News
The Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for U.S. visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical information going back 15 years. The new questions, part of an effort to tighten vetting of would-be visitors to the United States, was […]
Immigration lawyers warn of visa delays and more denials with beefed-up vetting
28 Mar
by Foster, on News
By Carol Morello and Erin Cunningham Heightened security procedures for vetting some visa applicants at U.S. embassies worldwide will likely cause long delays for would-be travelers as the government scrutinizes everything from work history to social media, immigration lawyers and advocates said Friday. Under new directives in a cable signed […]