Last updated: March 10, 2025
Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case before making firm plans.
Following is a list of recent immigration and/or travel updates:
On March 6, 2025, Reuters reported that a travel ban for nationals of Afghanistan and Pakistan (and possibly other countries) is imminent.
On February 28, 2025, USCIS announced a new policy regarding instituting removal proceedings for applicants who are denied certain benefits applications. According to the policy, USCIS will issue a Notice to Appear (“NTA”, a charging document instituting removal/deportation proceedings) if an applicant is not in status when a benefit request is denied.
On February 25, 2025, USCIS announced an “Alien Registration Requirement” mandating registration with the U.S. government for certain individuals. An Interim Final Regulation is due to be published on March 12. An advance copy of the rule is available in the Federal Register.
Refer to our January 2025 post here for previous updates: https://www.jspvisa.com/blog/2025/january2025travelupdates.
Reminder: Changes are rapidly evolving and may not be immediately posted here.
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