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On April 30, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a shift in U.S. immigration policy by formally introducing the State Department (DOS)’s “catch-and-revoke” visa policy.
Continue Reading An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) permits citizens of designated countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.

Continue Reading DHS Announces the Rescission of Romania’s Designation into the Visa Waiver Program

The U.S. Department of State has unexpectedly updated various Consular websites with revised eligibility requirements for the Visa Interview Waiver (also known as dropbox or mail-in) program, reverting to narrower

Continue Reading US Consular Posts Tighten Restrictions on Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers

On Dec. 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency will now require, with immediate effect, the concurrent filing of Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical

Continue Reading USCIS Mandates Concurrent Filing of Form I-693 with Adjustment of Status Applications

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, every year a significant number of Americans renounce their U.S. citizenship. The reasons vary, and often include a stronger allegiance to another country, family

Continue Reading Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship: Understanding the Consequences and Benefits

In a move aimed at improving immigration processes and providing additional support to immigrants, the Biden administration has announced several policy changes.

Starting August 19, unauthorized spouses and children of

Continue Reading Biden Administration Changes Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, certain nonimmigrant visa applicants are now eligible for a waiver of the visa interview requirement. The U.S. Department of State recently announced the following nonimmigrant categories

Continue Reading Interview Requirement Waiver Available for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants