January 14, 2026 update: The Department of State posted the policy, which bars final immigrant visa issuance while the pause is in effect. Interviews will continue, and dual nationals are exempted as with prior bans. The affected countries are as follows: Afghanistan,...
On December 16, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation, Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States (“expanded ban”), which expands and modifies the June 4 Proclamation Restricting the Entry of Foreign...
On October 16, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began assessing and collecting a $1,000 parole fee pursuant to its announcement in the Federal Register. Unless an exception applies (see below), the parole fee will attach when a foreign national’s parole...
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...
Following the pause of visa appointments in the F, M, and J nonimmigrant categories announced on May 27, the Department of State (“DOS”) has now resumed scheduling FMJ visa appointments, and at the same time introduced significant changes to the vetting process for...
Last updated: April 11, 2025Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the circumstances of their case before making plans.Following is a list of recent immigration and/or travel updates:As of this writing, the...
Last updated: March 17, 2025Disclaimer: 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,...
Last updated: March 17, 2025Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case. Following is a list of recent immigration and/or travel updates:Review initial Executive Orders...
Updated January 24, 2025Several Executive Orders (“EOs”) from the Trump administration issued on January 20, 2025 introduce changes that may affect employers and their foreign national employees. This post offers a brief overview of some select EOs’ main points and...
