August 19, 2026
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 »December 9, 2025
US Consular Posts Cancel & Reschedule H-1B and H-4 Appointments
According to overnight reports, several US consulates have cancelled or rescheduled visa appointments originally scheduled for mid-December or later to March or later in
Read More »September 8, 2025
DoS Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Rules by Country of Residence
On September 6, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) has issued updated guidance for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants, requiring interviews to be scheduled at a US
Read More »May 28, 2025
U.S. State Department Pauses Student Visa Interviews Amid Social Media Vetting Expansion
According to media reports, a State Department cable dated May 27, 2025, which has not been released publicly, instructs U.S. embassies and consulates to pause the scheduling
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