DOS Expands Nonimmigrant Visa Expedited Appointment Pilot
The Department of State (DoS) has announced that it is expanding its nonimmigrant visa (NIV) expedited appointment program to five more U.S. embassies and consulates,
Read More »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 »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
Read More »DHS Proposes Wage-Based H-1B Lottery Reform
On September 23, 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a proposed rule that would overhaul the H-1B visa lottery system, shifting from a randomized
Read More »US Visa Interview Waiver Policy Update Effective October 1, 2025
Starting October 1, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) will revise its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver policy. Under the updated guidance, most applicants —
Read More »Thailand Simplifies Visa Categories
The Department of Consular Affairs has announced that, effective August 31, 2025, it has consolidated the previous 17 nonimmigrant visa categories into seven categories. This
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