Visa Council Debate Begins
City Council sets public hearing for incentives package
"...the proposed economic development grant of $1.56 million for Visa Inc.'s "Global IT Center" and nearly 800 jobs. The..."
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Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King
Visa Coming to Austin
Our city will host a new global IT center
"...economic incentives, it was announced today that credit giant Visa is coming to town...."
Dec. 11, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese
Vladislav Delay’s Visa
Walled out and the sound thereof
"...Visa took shape after Vladislav Delay’s 2014 U.S. tour was..."
Nov. 19, 2014 Music Post by Conor Walker
Visa Wants a Chargeback
Governor and city propose economic development deal
"...Austin announced a proposed economic development deal for a Visa Inc. "Global IT Center" in Austin. In return for..."
Nov. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King
Point Austin: Questions for Visa
A few things we might ask before we provide corporate welfare
"...donate $1.56 million (over the next 10 years) to Visa Inc. The "economic development grant," of course, is not..."
Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Michael King
The Common Law
Visa to travel – when & why?
"...but others have told me I might need a visa for some of the countries I plan to visit...."
Oct. 26, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis
The Common Law
Visa to Travel – When and Why (Part 2)?
"...Last week's column highlighted the importance of looking into visa requirements when planning international travel. This week's column addresses..."
Nov. 2, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis
The Common Law
Student Looking for Work Visa
"...I'm an international student here on a student visa. I want to stay and work here. Can you..."
Sept. 22, 2006 Column by Annie Schwartz
Like Crazy
This is a love story love story about people of a certain age – which is not to be confused with a love story for the ages.
"...about their particular passions – Anna overstays her student visa. (“We can stay in bed all summer,” she says..."
Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Pulling Strings
This bilingual romantic comedy hopes to follow in the footsteps of the U.S. box-office sensation Instructions Not Included.
"...Coincidentally, Rachel had turned down his request for a visa earlier that day to take his daughter to be..."
Oct. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black
Crosstalk: Parish Reopens Following Fall Fire, and More Music News
Billy Strings at Radio and proposed touring visa rate hikes
"...Department of Homeland Security has proposed a raise in visa fees for foreign artists of more than 250%, from..."
Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin
The Sun Is Also a Star
Is it destiny that brings these two lovers together, or the bland demands of a YA adaptation?
"...nine years living in New York on an expired visa, 17-year-old Natasha (Shahidi) and her family are being deported..."
May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Locked Up Time
"...was arrested and jailed after asking for an exit visa. As filmmakers working in DEFA, the East German film..."
July 31, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher
International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay
Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World
"...Owens, who wrote letters on his behalf for the visa application process. Now, he has made an effort to..."
Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham
My SXSW
What it took for one metal band to make it from Tehran to SXSW
"...e-mails back and forth; band members, Festival organizers, attorneys, visa agencies. It's March, and we miss the show...."
March 20, 2009 Music Feature
Beside the Point: All the Arguments That Fit
City Council agenda packed with volatile materials
"...4 (Items 4 and 8), and more money for Visa Inc. (Item 114). The WTP cost-overrun question – to..."
Dec. 7, 2012 News Column by Michael King
After Years Pursuing Citizenship This Austinite Questions Her Future in the U.S.
Young ambassador to Austin’s French sister city might stay abroad
"...her father moved to the U.S. on a work visa as an entrepreneur, bringing the whole family – Mishell,..."
Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham
Texas Bill Would Block International Students From Speaking in Support of “Terrorist Activities”
Universities that don’t punish students would face huge fines
"...activities” if Senate Bill 2233 became law. For student visa-holders, being expelled would likely mean being kicked out of..."
May 30, 2025 News Feature by Blake Leschber
Lloyd Doggett Urges Biden to Help Ukrainian Refugees
The U.S. rep tries to cut red tape for refugees
"...and consulates across Europe to more quickly process immigrant visa applications for eligible Ukrainians...."
April 15, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan
Ukrainians With Austin Family Defy Death to Get Here
Seeking refuge in Austin
"...such protection for her eight days later. Citizens and Visa Holders..."
March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan
Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump
Final love / hate SXSW listicles
"...entry at the border or notified that their ESTA visa waiver was revoked. Colombia's 422 and Korean punks No..."
March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin
SXSW Performance Contract Sparks Controversy
More back-and-forth between canceled artist and SXSW director
"...just the consequences of violating the terms of the visa,” wrote Swenson. "It was also out of context.”..."
March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Accents and Cowlicks: Julio Torres on Problemista
SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration
"...character of Elizabeth, played by Tilda Swinton. When Alejandro’s visa is about to be canceled, he starts assisting the..."
March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Council Readies for New Budget Realities
Members might reconsider economic incentive packages
"...by prior Councils for companies such as Apple, Samsung, Visa, and Simon Property Group (owner of the Domain). Known..."
July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Faster Than Sound: Jackie Venson Solos
Local blues hero goes solo to cut costs, city polls on use of $12 million earmarked for the arts, and the U.S. State Dept. blocks Palestinian artist Dirar Kalash from the Fusebox Festival
"...Commissions meeting before the end of June. Experimentalist Denied Visa for Fusebox Festival..."
April 12, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Cesaro: The Next Big Thing in Wrestling?
The Stone Cold-approved WWE superstar talks green cards and strength
"...with a comfy sponsor that took care of my visa and paid me a good amount of money right..."
Jan. 18, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker
Top 10 City Council Stories
Bill Spelman's cancer scare, Austin Pets Alive!'s takeover at Town Lake, and more
"...Council agreed to performance-based incentive agreements with Apple Inc., Visa Inc., and a couple of lesser players. The city..."
Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King
Headlines
"...on whether to give an economic incentive deal to Visa Inc. (see "Point Austin: Questions for Visa"), and a..."
Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature
Next Week's Council: It's a Porker
Zoning, WTP4, Visa, and more
"...on a proposed $1.56 million "economic development grant" for Visa Inc. in exchange for building a global IT center..."
Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith
When the Family Business Is the Oldest Profession in the World
AFS Texas Documentary Tour: Mystelle Brabbée's 'Highway Courtesans'
"...had to leave because I didn't have the right visa," she explains. Returning three years later with the "right"..."
