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Despite higher tourist visa fees, more Mexicans are visiting the U.S.
The U.S. is seeing a decline in international tourists this year, about 9 percent. The number of Canadian visitors has plummeted. But after an initial drop, there's an uptick in travelers from Mexico.
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Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.
Photos: Greensboro sees record crowd as Notre Dame wins ACC women's basketball tournament
By beating N.C. State 55-51, Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey became the first Black woman to win an ACC tournament title.
In Latest Sign Of Strain, Lebanon Demands That Syrians Get Visas
The more than 1 million Syrian refugees have placed a tremendous burden on Lebanon, a country of just 4 million people.
Using H-1B Visas To Help Outsource IT Work Draws Criticism, Scrutiny
A number of companies and universities are cutting IT jobs and shipping them off to India. The practice has drawn scrutiny amid the debate over how H1-B visas for high-skilled workers are used.
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Taking Chances With Lottery For High-Skilled Workers' Visas
The deadline for H-1B Visa applications is April 1. In the week after that deadline, a lottery system will determine which high-skilled workers are able to stay and work in the US. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Bhavik Bhatt, who has already struck out once before in the lottery, but is taking his chances again.
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In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact
Under a new agreement, the U.S. and China will extend visas from the current one-year term to five and 10 years. President Obama is in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
Rapper 21 Savage Arrested By ICE For Allegedly Overstaying Visa
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the rapper, long associated with Atlanta, is actually a U.K. citizen who came to the U.S. in 2005 and overstayed his visa.
With Asylum Out Of Reach, Some Minors Seek Out Special Visas
Undocumented minors who don't qualify as refugees have other chances to legalize their status — including a visa just for them. Henry Gomez, who fled danger in El Salvador, is applying for one now.
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COVID-19 surge in NC: Duke moves to remote classes, ACC changes forfeit rules
Citing the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Duke said all classes will be held remotely through Jan. 8. The Atlantic Coast Conference is changing its rescheduling policy to avoid assigning forfeits for teams unable to play.
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