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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Trump Administration’s Visa Issuance Suspension is Challenged in Lawsuit
On January 14, EIG reported that effective January 21, 2026, the US State Department would pause the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants who are nationals of designated
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