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An immigration lawyer warns that a memo restricting I-485 approvals to extraordinary circumstances could slow green-card processing for tech workers; visa holders should promptly collect evidence of their economic contributions, work with counsel, and prepare for potential extended waits or litigation as the policy evolves.
With the Dow marking its 130th anniversary, The Motley Fool spotlights Nvidia, Visa, and Procter & Gamble as top blue-chip dividend picks for June, noting Nvidia’s massive dividend hike to $1 per share (about 0.5% yield) amid AI-driven growth, Visa’s strong cash flow and buybacks supporting durable returns, and P&G’s long track record of annual dividend increases and a solid 3% yield for reliable income.
Mexico will host the Iranian national team for the World Cup after the United States reportedly declined to host them; President Claudia Sheinbaum said there was no reason to deny Iran a stay in Mexico, with Iran's base moving from Arizona to Tijuana to simplify visas, and the team set to travel to Mexico for group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
Mexico will host Iran’s World Cup team and allow them to stay in the country after the United States declined to host; Iran will shift its base from Arizona to Tijuana to dodge visa issues and travel directly via Iran Air, with Group G games in Los Angeles and Seattle amid broader regional tensions.
Thailand is cutting visa exemptions from 60 days to 30 and narrowing the list of eligible visa-exemption countries (from 57 to 54), with the exact list not yet specified; authorities say some foreigners abuse the system and commit crimes, and visas can be renewed once at immigration with officer discretion. The changes follow a 2024 relaxation intended to boost tourism, but arrivals have fallen and 2026 targets were revised downward.
CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil was unable to report from Beijing due to a visa problem, instead broadcasting from Taipei where his feed faced disruptions and a cameraman collapsed, highlighting the chaotic logistics around U.S. network coverage of the Trump-Xi summit.
Stephen Colbert used his show to mock CBS News after Tony Dokoupil reportedly couldn’t secure a visa to cover President Trump’s China trip, forcing him to broadcast from Taiwan; Colbert joked about CBS News’s coverage while noting rivals would be in Beijing, and the piece highlights the visa snafu and a link to his monologue.
At a two-day Beijing summit, Xi Jinping earned a calm, propaganda-friendly stage and Trump praised China, but concrete gains were limited: while Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Visa were highlighted in the delegation, there were few commitments on Taiwan or Iran and the anticipated large-scale business or security deals mostly stayed aspirational, with tense side shows involving reporters and security drawing some attention.
A Canadian official has backed a report that Iran's football federation chief was denied entry to Canada, a development tied to broader tensions over Iran's sports leadership, noted amid events like the FIFA World Cup trophy tour in Vancouver.
Visa reported Q2 FY2026 net revenue up 17% to $11.2B and EPS up 20%, prompting a raised full-year net revenue growth target to the low-double-digit to low-teens range and a $33B total buyback capacity. Growth drivers include value-added services, commercial/money-movement solutions, and stablecoin settlement, with acquisitions such as Prisma and Newpay cited. Near-term cross-border spend headwinds from geopolitical tensions in the CEMEA region are noted, but diversification and cross-border e-commerce support the outlook.
Kenyan 21-year-old Madina Okot was drafted 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream, becoming the third Kenyan and highest pick from her country in the WNBA. After four visa rejections delayed her move to the U.S. for college, she finally secured entry in 2024, starred for South Carolina this season, and will begin her pro career with Atlanta in May, aiming to inspire African girls and grow the game.
Katy Perry denied Ruby Rose’s claim that the singer sexually assaulted her in a Melbourne nightclub more than a decade ago, calling the allegations 'categorically false' and 'dangerous, reckless lies.' Rose said the incident occurred at Spice Market in 2010, claimed witnesses and corroborating photos, and said she filed a police report; she also alleged Perry helped secure her U.S. visa with letters of recommendation. Perry’s representatives dismissed the allegations and noted Rose’s history of public claims that have been denied, while Rose spoke about trauma and finding her voice after years.
Visa reports its internal AI token consumption has surged to about 1.9 trillion per month by March, doubling February, and the company is rewarding teams for AI-driven results rather than output alone. Most usage is in software engineering, but AI adoption is growing in marketing and other areas, with tools like Claude Sonnet, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini popular internally. About 89% of Visa employees are active AI users and 44% are power users (≥25 prompts per day for 15 days a month). The trend—dubbed tokenmaxxing—signals broader corporate AI adoption beyond Silicon Valley, echoing high token usage seen at other firms like Meta.
Brazil revoked the visa of Darren Beattie, a Trump adviser slated to visit jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, citing omissions in his visa application and concerns the trip could constitute undue interference in domestic affairs ahead of elections; Beattie was also set to meet Bolsonaro’s son Flávio as Lula da Silva seeks to maintain momentum in the presidential race, signaling strained US–Brazil relations.
FIFA says it will stage a safe World Cup with all qualified teams taking part, emphasizing that everybody participating remains the aim as tensions rise after U.S. airstrikes on Iran; Iran qualified for a fourth consecutive World Cup and will play group matches in the United States, with FIFA monitoring developments and reiterating the goal of full participation amid visa and security considerations.