Media Reports: Visa Bond Expansion Raises Concerns for World Cup Fans and Potentially Players Traveling to the US
The US Department of State (DOS) ’s expanded Visa Bond Pilot Program is creating new barriers for travelers from designated countries seeking to enter the US on B‑1
Read More »DOS Expands Social Media Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
The US Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its visa screening and vetting procedures, significantly broadening the use of social media review across
Read More »DOS Cuts Fee to Renounce US Citizenship to $450
A final rule published March 13, 2026, updates the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services and slashes the administrative processing fee for a Certificate of Loss of
Read More »State Department Expands Visa Bond Program to Address Overstay Rates
The US Department of State (DOS) has announced an expansion of its Visa Bond Program, which will take effect on April 2, 2026. Under the updated policy, nationals from 50
Read More »April 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2, EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China remain
Read More »DOS Finalizes New Passport and Identity Requirements for Diversity Visa Program
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued a final rule amending the regulations governing the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, introducing new documentation and
Read More »DOS Limits Services at US Embassy Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Branch Office
The US Department of State has authorized the departure of non‑emergency US government personnel and their family members from Israel as of February 27. While staffing has
Read More »DOS Issues “Preventing Public Benefits Reliance” Notice
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued a notice reminding visa applicants and nonimmigrant visa holders of long-standing public charge provisions under US immigration
Read More »DOS Limits Services at the US Embassy in Lebanon
The US Department of State has directed the departure of non‑emergency US government personnel and the family members of government employees from Beirut as of February 23
Read More »March 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2, EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China remain
Read More »Lawsuit Challenges DOS Visa Freeze for 39 “Travel Ban” Countries
A new federal lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia challenges the US Department of State (DOS)’s suspension of visa processing for nationals
Read More »Trump Administration’s Visa Issuance Suspension is Challenged in Lawsuit
On January 14, EIG reported that effective January 21, 2026, the US State Department would pause the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants who are nationals of designated
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