In De Moura Gomes v. Rubio, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia addressed the State Department’s immigrant visa processing pause tied to public charge determinations.
State Department Issues Worldwide Caution: What Visa Applicants and US Travelers Need to Know
On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution security alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran.
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USCIS Announces Further Updates to Policy Manual Regarding Interpretation of Child Status Protection Act Provisions
On Aug. 24, 2023, USCIS announced further updates to Chapter 7 of the Policy Manual, made with the goal to expand the number of children who may be able to secure CSPA eligibility for permanent residence as dependents of their parents.
By way of background, on Feb. 14, 2023, USCIS updated the Policy Manual to clarify
Potential Outcomes After E Visa Processing Update
On May 1 the U.S. Department of State updated four provisions of the Foreign Affairs Manual relating to E visas. Published by the State Department, the FAM governs its operations, as well as the operations of the Foreign Service and other federal agencies. The updates relate to E-2 visa substantiality, E company registration, E-3 visa
U.S. State Department Unveils a New Refugee Program, ‘Welcome Corps’
On Jan. 19, 2023, the U.S. State Department unveiled a new refugee program, “Welcome Corps,” which enables private sponsorship of refugees.
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