US EditionTrump administration pausing issuance of visas for foreign truck drivers, Rubio says
- On August 21, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared an immediate suspension of all worker visa issuances for commercial truck drivers entering the United States.
- The decision to pause visas was prompted by a deadly August 12 crash in Florida involving Harjinder Singh, an Indian national and undocumented immigrant who faces charges related to the deaths of three individuals in the incident.
- Singh had not passed the required English proficiency and traffic sign assessments prior to making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike, which resulted in a crash that killed three passengers in a minivan.
- Rubio expressed concern that the growing presence of international drivers behind the wheels of big trucks threatens the safety of Americans and harms the job prospects of domestic truckers, while the Trump administration emphasizes English language requirements and license verification.
- The pause will remain while the Department of State updates screening protocols, signaling stricter enforcement and highlighting political tensions over immigration and public safety.
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Punjab Minister seeks Centre's intervention after U.S. pauses visas for foreign truck drivers
While we fully acknowledge the seriousness of this incident and the need for justice, the subsequent broad policy of pausing visas is causing immense distress among the estimated 1.50 lakh Punjabis working in the U.S. trucking industry, says Punjab Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora
Mexico’s Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, said Friday that the suspension of U.S. visas to foreign truck drivers will not affect Mexicans because of the provisions of the free trade agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC). De la Fuente stated in a press conference that although they continue to “study” the measure announced on Thursday, “it does not seem to affect Mexican drivers.” “Because Mexican truck drivers …
Mexico City, Aug 22 (EFE).- Mexico’s Foreign Minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, said Friday that the suspension of U.S. visas to foreign truck drivers will not affect Mexicans due to the provisions of the free trade agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC). De la Fuente stated in a press conference that although they continue to “study” the measure announced on Thursday, “it does not seem to affect Mexican drivers.”
The pause in issuing U.S. visas for carriers will not affect Mexican truckers because the type B visas they use are provided for in the T-MEC, said Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente. In a press conference, he stressed that visas whose issuance will be paused are work permits type E and H. "We are still studying it, but it does not seem to affect Mexican drivers, this is very important to say because Mexican truck drivers have a visa that …
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