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DOS Significantly Limits the Visa Interview Waiver Program

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The Department of State announced it is restricting the eligibility for visa interview waiver appointments (commonly known as dropbox). To remain eligible for dropbox, applicants must be applying for a visa in the same...more

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From Waiver to Waitlist: Fewer Travelers Can Skip the US Visa Interview

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On February 18, 2025, the US Department of State announced a new policy requiring more foreign nationals to attend in-person interviews to apply for nonimmigrant visas....more

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White House Issues Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order directing several federal agencies to undertake numerous initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order includes several...more

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[Webinar] State of Play in U.S. Immigration Law: Adjudicatory and Enforcement Trends - October 27th, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm CT

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Please join us for a panel discussion with industry-leading immigration lawyers, in-house experts and former government officials on the top issues that employers should focus on to attract and retain international executives...more

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Biden Administration’s Current U.S. Travel Restrictions and Revised National Interest Exception Criteria

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous presidential proclamations restricting travel and entry into the United States. Likewise, since the pandemic began, the criteria for “national interest exceptions” (NIEs)...more

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Department of State Announces New Restrictive Criteria for National Interest Exceptions for Travelers from the Schengen Area, the...

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In February 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, former President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation that instituted travel restrictions on foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. from certain countries,...more

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Travel Alert – Update on U.S. Travel Bans

As the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions continue, we continue to advise caution regarding international travel. Everyone considering international travel is urged to carefully consider the risks and be fully aware...more

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