U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel Aviv and the pause in consular processing.
Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know
Premium processing is now available for some student applications, and different fees and timeframes apply to different petition and application types.
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How the Expansion of the B Visa Bond Pilot Program May Impact Some Foreign Nationals
The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot program for B1/B2 visitor visas, affecting nationals from dozens of countries around the world.
US Consulates in India Conduct Mass Rescheduling of Visa Appointments as New Screening Rules Launch
U.S. consulates across India have begun cancelling and automatically rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments (often 90 to 120 days later) due to the new online presence and social media
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US Expands Visa Bond Pilot Program to Include the Gambia
The Department of State (DOS) has expanded the visa bond pilot program under Section 221(g)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include The Gambia, effective Oct. 11, 2025.
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Business Visitors, Training Visas, and Compliance Risks: What Employers Need to Know
The line between permissible business visitor activities and unauthorized employment has come under heightened scrutiny. A recent large-scale raid – where foreign nationals were found working on B-1/ESTA entries – demonstrates how costly missteps can be.
DOS to Require In-Person Consular Interviews for Most Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced July 25, 2025, a significant change to its interview waiver policy effective Sept. 2, 2025. This policy revision will require most nonimmigrant visa
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Trump Gold Card – Considerations for US Businesses and Foreign Investors
In recent days, interest has increased around a proposed new immigration initiative known as the “Trump Gold Card” or “Trump Card Visa,” announced by President Donald Trump and promoted via his
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An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy
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.
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March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the availability of immigrant numbers in its March 2025 Visa Bulletin. All dates listed below are based on the final action dates
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