August 26, 2026
Media Reports: State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide
On August 25, 2026, Reuters reported that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has directed U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to pause immigrant visa appointments while
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DOS Expands Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Location Policy Worldwide
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has expanded its nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview location policy, making country-of-residence or country-of-nationality processing the
Read More »May 1, 2026
State Department Instructs Consular Officials to Deny Visas to Those Who Express Fear
On April 28, 2026, the Secretary of State sent a departmental cable to consulates instructing officers to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants whether they fear harm or
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