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Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami on Tuesday night, defying a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. He fled after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who called the departure 'shameful.' Trump approved the move, while Bolsonaro faces a money-laundering investigation and potential loss of Senate immunity in 2027.
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro has fled to the United States after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He defied a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, which were subsequently cancelled by federal police. The US State Department confirmed it would issue visas for him and his family, allowing entry despite ongoing corruption investigations in Brazil. Lula condemned the departure as shameful, while Bolsonaro’s party expressed surprise at the move.
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled to the United States after losing the presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The move follows his failure to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports within 24 hours, leading to their cancellation. The US State Department confirmed it would issue visas for Bolsonaro and his family, allowing entry. Bolsonaro faces ongoing investigations for money laundering and corruption, which he denies. His departure mirrors the actions of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who also left Brazil after losing the 2022 election. Lula condemned the move as 'shameful,' while Bolsonaro’s party acknowledged the election result despite his refusal to concede.
The US State Department has confirmed it will issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, allowing entry into the United States. This decision follows the Brazilian senator’s failure to surrender his passports to federal police within a 24-hour deadline set by the Supreme Court. While Brazilian authorities have cancelled his documents and are investigating his whereabouts, multiple outlets report he has already fled to the US. Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential runoff to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has not conceded defeat and faces ongoing money laundering investigations.
The United States will maintain Iran’s travel restrictions for the World Cup fixtures in Los Angeles and, later, Seattle, with plans to reassess after the Belgium game. Iran criticized the limits and had visa issues resolved for one player, but the 24-hour pre-match travel rule and immediate post-match return to base remain in place as officials say the policy balances security and tournament access.
The U.S. has increased visa bond deposits to $15,000 for travelers from 13 countries, mainly in Africa, requiring them to post these bonds when applying for a visitor visa, while exempting those from countries in the visa waiver program.
Recent guidance from the Trump administration states that new H-1B visa applicants, as well as those requesting amendments, changes of status, or extensions within the US, will not be subject to the $100,000 fee introduced in a White House proclamation, though the fee still applies to petitions filed outside the US or requiring departure before adjudication. The guidance aims to clarify implementation amid legal challenges and concerns from various sectors about the impact of the fee on foreign workers and US industries.
The US has introduced new visa rules requiring foreign students to unlock their social media profiles for review by US diplomats, who will scrutinize online activity for hostility, support for terrorism, or antisemitism, as part of a broader effort to enhance national security and vetting processes.
TikTok star Khaby Lame was detained by U.S. immigration officials for overstaying his visa and was told to leave the country, though his representatives deny he visited the U.S. recently. The incident occurs amid increased immigration enforcement in the U.S., with other high-profile cases highlighting heightened scrutiny at borders.
College coaches and international athletes are facing uncertainty due to a pause in U.S. student visa interviews, which could disrupt upcoming sports seasons and recruitment plans, especially if the delay extends into the summer, impacting athletes' ability to arrive on time for their college programs.
Donald Trump's presidency could impact Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as Trump has expressed intentions to deport Harry due to his past drug use, which could affect his US visa status. Harry is currently in a legal battle to keep his visa application private, complicating Trump's potential actions. Trump has criticized the Biden administration for being lenient towards the Sussexes and has previously expressed disdain for Harry's perceived betrayal of the British monarchy.
Hundreds of Afghans who fled the Taliban takeover are stuck in Albania, waiting for their promised US visas. Despite finding work and trying to live a normal life, they are haunted by the fear and concern for their families back home. The prolonged visa process has left them in limbo, with some staging protests last year. Albania has agreed to house them for longer if their visas are delayed, but finding jobs is a challenge. The Taliban's hard-line path has prompted an international outcry, and efforts to permanently resolve the immigration status of Afghans in the US have stalled.
Prince Harry's US visa application is under scrutiny in a US Federal Court case brought by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative US-based think tank, which alleges that the Department for Homeland Security (DHS) operates double standards and preferential treatment. The case hinges on two questions in the visa application related to drug use and violation of controlled substance laws. The Heritage Foundation wants a judge to instruct the DHS to unseal Prince Harry's visa application to determine if he answered truthfully, which could lead to perjury charges if he lied. The case will be subject to further legal argument before a judge decides whether or not to release the prince's visa application.
A rightwing thinktank, the Heritage Foundation, has alleged that Prince Harry may have lied about past drug use on his US visa application and has asked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release his application via the Freedom of Information Act. The DHS has denied the Foia requests, arguing that a person’s visa status is confidential. The Heritage Foundation argues that “widespread” coverage of Harry’s admitted drug use calls into question whether the government properly followed immigration law when it admitted him into the US and whether he was given preferential treatment. The DHS has until 13 June to decide whether or not it will expedite or respond to a request for the records.
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, is suing the US government to unseal Prince Harry's immigration records following revelations of drug use in his recent book. The foundation argues that evidence of past drug use can be grounds to reject a US visa application. The case will be heard in a federal court on June 6. The foundation filed a complaint under the Freedom of Information Act to compel the government to release Harry's immigration file, which was initially rejected due to lack of consent from Harry. The foundation argues that the public deserves answers to the serious questions raised by the evidence.