Trump Administration Visa Ban Policy is Challenged in Court
A group of over 50 immigrants filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging a State Department policy that unlawfully prevents the
Read More »EIG Alert: DOS Issues Middle East Travel Advisory
Following the initiation of US military operations in Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, the US Department of State has issued travel guidance for the region and for
Read More »Media Reports: State Dept. to Stop Visa Issuance for 75 Countries
On January 14, 2026, Fox News reported on a U.S. State Department memo that would indefinitely suspend visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, effective January 21,
Read More »US State Dept. Opens Investigation into Harvard’s Exchange Visitor Program
The U.S. Department of State is opening an investigation into Harvard University’s continued eligibility as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program. This follows a
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
Read More »Federal Judge Expands Injunction on “X-Marker” Passport Policy
U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick expanded a preliminary injunction, which ordered the US Department of State to issue or renew passports to six transgender or nonbinary
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