The Department of State (DOS) recently released frequently asked questions (FAQs) on visa processing for the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (PASS). DOS explained that PASS gives those who purchase FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets...
Topic: FIFA World Cup 2026
Steve Yale-Loehr Discusses Sanctuary Cities Proposal in San Francisco Chronicle
In Trump Plan to Target Sanctuary Cities’ Airports Ahead of World Cup Probably Illegal, Experts Say, he said that “basic issues of fairness and due process” should prevent the federal government from punishing travelers to sanctuary cities.
Trump Admin ‘Drawing Up Plans’ to Withdraw Processing of International Travelers and Flights at ‘Sanctuary City’ Airports
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin reportedly said on Fox News that the Trump administration is “drawing up plans” to withdraw immigration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing of international flights at so-called “sanctuary city”...
DOS Adds to Countries on Visa Bond List, Provides Info on Waivers for Certain World Cup Participants
On May 13, 2026, the Department of State published a notice adding to its list of countries subject to visa bonds. There are now 50 countries on the list. DOS also provided information about waivers for individuals traveling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup...
