Department of State Scales Back Visa Interview Waivers – Effective September 2, 2025
U.S. employers should plan for delays as DOS rolls back visa interview waivers starting Sept. 2, 2025—most foreign nationals will require in-person interviews.
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USCIS Announces FY 2026 H-1B Cap Reached
July 18, 2025 – USCIS has announced that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet the FY 2026 regular and advanced degree caps. Petitions not selected in the lottery will not…
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Resumption of F-1, J-1, and M-1 Visa Appointments with New Screening Protocols
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has reportedly lifted the temporary pause on scheduling F-1 (student), J-1 (exchange visitor), and M-1 (vocational student) visa appointments. In connection with the resumption…
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Presidential Proclamation: Entry Restrictions for Nationals of Certain Countries (Effective June 9, 2025)
President Trump has issued a new Presidential Proclamation imposing visa and entry restrictions on nationals from 19 countries. These restrictions are based on deficiencies viewed by the Administration in identity-management,…
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Supreme Court Decision Allows End of CHNV Parole Program
UPDATE: Subsequent to our initial post, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would proceed with revoking parole granted under the CHNV parole programs. Foreign nationals would receive notification…
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Court Order Stabilizes Work Authorization for Venezuelan TPS Beneficiaries (2023 Designation)
On May 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling in National TPS Alliance v. Noem, affirming that certain immigration documents issued under…
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Reports Indicate Pause on New Student Visa Interviews Amid Potential Expansion of Social Media Vetting
Recent media coverage from Politico reports that the U.S. Department of State has paused new F-1, M-1 and J-1 visa interview appointments abroad. This pause is apparently related to a broader review…
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Supreme Court Lifts Block on TPS Termination for Some Venezuelan Nationals
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government may proceed with the previously announced termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals granted TPS…
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U.S. Rescinds Romania’s Designation in the Visa Waiver Program, Effective June 1, 2025
May 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Romania will be removed from the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), effective June 1, 2025. As of that date, Romanian…
