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The National Antitrust Commission of Mexico has rejected Visa's proposal to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, raising concerns about competition in the payment processing sector.

A draft agreement suggests that U.S. authorities may use automated processing of personal data to make significant decisions affecting European travelers, potentially compromising their privacy.

Visa has announced the acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay, which enables the control of major payment processing, ATM networks, and bill payment services in Argentina.

Visa processing delays in Canada are raising concerns about potential travel disruptions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A new travel access report ranks countries based on their ease of visa processing for Indian travelers, highlighting Sri Lanka and Thailand as top destinations.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that February 8, 2026, is the deadline for submitting pilgrims' data and forming groups via the Nusuk Masar registration platform, which is crucial for Hajj visa processing.

Canada has halted visa issuance at its processing centers in Russia as part of a cost-cutting and modernization effort, not a change in immigration policy for Russian citizens.

The Valencian Generalitat has opened a disciplinary investigation into a civil servant for processing a visa for protected housing in Alicante, with their spouse listed as a requester, while the PSOE party has reported potential criminal offenses to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Immigrant rights organizations and several U.S. citizens have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's ban on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, claiming it unlawfully discriminates based on nationality and race.

Civil rights organizations and U.S. citizens have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for suspending immigrant visa processing for individuals from 75 countries, claiming it undermines established immigration laws.

Civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against the US State Department due to its decision to halt processing immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, arguing that this policy undermines decades of established immigration laws.

Canada has halted visa processing in Russia, requiring applicants to send their documents to processing centers in other countries such as Armenia, Georgia, or Kazakhstan.

The USA is suspending the processing of immigration visas for applicants from 75 countries, citing security concerns and the potential need for immigrants to rely on assistance, effective January 21.

The U.S. State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, citing concerns that their nationals may require public assistance in the U.S.

The Trump administration is halting visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, beginning January 21, as reported by Fox News.

The US announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including notable nations such as Russia, Iran, and Brazil, effective January 21 with no end date specified.

The Trump administration announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for individuals from 75 countries as part of a new immigration policy.

The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for individuals from 75 countries, aiming to limit legal immigration to the United States due to concerns over public charge.

The U.S. State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Brazil, and Somalia, starting January 21, while reviewing its vetting procedures.

The US State Department announced it will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries considered likely to rely on public assistance in the US.

The Trump administration has indefinitely halted immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries to restrict legal immigration pathways, effective January 21.

The US State Department announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance.

The U.S. has announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, as part of President Trump's immigration policy.

The United States has halted immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, according to a U.S. State Department memo.

The Trump administration is halting visa processing for visitors from 75 countries starting January 21, according to a report by Fox News citing a memorandum from the U.S. State Department, affecting nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand.

The US Department of State has halted all visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, as it reassesses its vetting procedures.

The U.S. State Department is suspending visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia and Iran, to reassess screening procedures for applicants considered at risk of becoming public charges.

The Supreme Audit Office highlights the failure to effectively digitize the processing of visa applications and travel documents in the Czech Republic due to poorly integrated systems, requiring manual data entry and courier services.