Immigration Policy
FIFA clarifies visa rules for 2026 World Cup amid Trump travel restrictions
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FIFA has issued a statement addressing concerns over U.S. visa policies affecting fans attending the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that match tickets do not guarantee entry to host countries. The Trump administration's recent pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries includes several World Cup participants, though tourist visas remain unaffected for now. Officials urge early applications to navigate potential delays.
A Vietnamese worker who overstayed his visa is now targeted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's crackdown on illegal labor in Japan. Minh, who arrived in 2015 under the Technical Intern Training Program, performed demanding jobs for a decade to address Japan's aging workforce shortage. The program is designed to teach skills that foreign workers can bring back to their developing home countries.
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Pop star Billie Eilish has used her social media platform to criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. The incident, which occurred during an immigration operation, has intensified debates over the agency's actions under the Trump administration. Eilish's posts call for defunding ICE and holding the involved officer accountable.