U.S. consulates/embassies

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

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 significant development for visa applicants, all U.S. consulates in Mexico announced that they have stopped accepting visa applications from third country nationals (TCNs) until further notice. This decision

Continue Reading US Consulates in Mexico Halt TCN Visa Processing

This post provides the latest update with respect to consular section operations in Israel. After closures caused by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and subsequent security concerns, the

Continue Reading US Consulate in Tel Aviv Resumes Limited Operations for US Citizens and Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

With Israel under attack and the consequential war between the country and Hamas, Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance team has prepared the below guidance for U.S. citizens and Israeli and

Continue Reading Israel at War: Emergency Guidance for US Citizens, Israelis on US Travel