On September 18, 2026, the Department of State (“DOS”) announced it will expand screening and vetting for all TN applicants and their TD dependents, and I applicants, beginning October 1, 2026. Consular officers will review the online presence of visa applicants,...
The Department of State (DOS) published a temporary final rule today establishing a new $750 expedited interview appointment fee for certain B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants. Effective July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, the pilot program will allow eligible...
On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo addressing how officers should exercise their discretion when adjudicating Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications (Form I‑485) filed within the United States. Historically,...
According to media reports, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued new public charge guidance to U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide on or about November 6, 2025. This guidance applies to visa applications processed outside the United States, including...
Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case. UPDATE 09/24/2025Since President Trump released his proclamation on Friday, September 19, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee on...
On July 25, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced an updated visa interview waiver policy, which will take effect on September 2, 2025. Previously, visa interviews could be waived for applicants who previously held most types of visas in the same category that...
On February 18, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced an updated visa interview waiver policy, which took effect sometime in the last week. Previously, visa interviews were waived for nonimmigrant visa applicants applying for any nonimmigrant visa...
On December 21, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) announced an updated visa interview waiver policy, which took effect on January 1, 2024. The policy both expands and limits the policy that was in place for 2023 and is in place until further notice. ...
Last updated: 02/25/2021On February 24, 2021, President Biden issued a President Proclamation revoking Proclamation 10014, known as the Immigrant Visa Ban or “IV Ban”. The IV Ban prevented the issuance of U.S. permanent residence (green card) visas by U.S. Embassies...
