US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Central American Nationals Linked to CCP Activities
On September 4, 2025, The US Department of State (DoS) has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting Central American nationals who knowingly act on behalf of
Read More »FY 2025 EB-2 Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
As of September 2, 2025, the US Department of State has confirmed that the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) visa category has reached its annual limit for fiscal
Read More »New Interview Requirement for Immigrant Visa Applicants: Must Interview in Country of Residence
Effective November 1, 2025, the US Department of State will require immigrant visa applicants to attend their visa interviews in the consular district of their country of
Read More »US Halts Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers Over Safety Concerns
On August 21, 2025, the Secretary of State announced that, effective immediately, the government has paused all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers.
Read More »US Diversity Visa 2025: Updates for UK Entrants and Egypt Cap Warning
Review of results for “Great Britain (United Kingdom)” In reviewing the entry selection system for the DV – 2025 Program, The US Department of State (DoS)
Read More »US Halts Visitor Visas for Gaza Residents Amid Policy Review
On August 16, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) announced a temporary suspension of visitor visas for individuals from Gaza, citing the need for a comprehensive review
Read More »State Department Launches Visa Bond Pilot Program for High-Risk Overstay Countries
On August 5, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) has announced the launch of a 12-month Visa Bond Pilot Program, effective August 20, 2025, through August 5, 2026. This
Read More »US Visa Interview Waiver Policy Update Effective September 2, 2025
On July 25, 2025, the US Department of State has announced an update to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver policy, which will take effect on September 2, 2025. Under the
Read More »US Expands Vetting for Student Visa Applicants Including Social Media Review
On June 18, 2025, the State Department announced that overseas posts would soon resume scheduling F, M and J nonimmigrant visa applications. However, under new guidance, the
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