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News & Notes – Fall 2025

Important Update: Visa Processing Changes Effective September 2, 2025, all nonimmigrant visa applicants will require an in-person interview …

New U.S. Visa Interview Requirements

Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has changed the policy for nonimmigrant visa interviews. You are …

New Adjudication Rules for Nonimmigrant Visas

Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of state has issued new guidance for all nonimmigrant visa (NIV) …

U.S. Visa Interview Resumption and New Social Media Review Policy

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that “overseas posts will resume scheduling F, …

J-1 Visa Interview Pause and Guidance

The U.S. Department of State’s pause on student visa interviews also includes J-1 exchange visitors in non-student categories …

Important Update: New U.S. Travel Restrictions Effective June 9, 2025

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation introducing new restrictions on the entry …

Travel advisory for international employees and J-1 exchange visitors

Before traveling abroad, FSIS recommends that international employees and J-1 exchange visitors carefully review the following resources and …

New USCIS Registration Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrants Turning 14

Important information about a new USCIS requirement for certain nonimmigrants who turn 14 while in the U.S. Key …

News & Notes – Spring 2024

J-1 Exchange Visitor ProgramE-3, H-1B, O-1, and TN EmploymentGeneral Information J-1 Exchange Visitor Program New Financial Support Requirements …

News & Notes – Fall 2023

General InformationJ-1 Exchange Visitor ProgramE-3, H-1B, O-1, and TN Employment General Information Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders The …