May 19, 2026
DOS Pauses Visa Operations in Juba, Kinshasa, and Kampala Amid Ebola Outbreak
The State Department (DOS) has announced that, effective May 18, 2026, the US Embassies in Juba, South Sudan; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Kampala, Uganda
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DOS Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries Beginning January 21, 2026
Earlier yesterday, we shared initial media reporting on anticipated changes to US immigrant visa processing for nationals from certain countries. Building on those reports,
Read More »August 28, 2025
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
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