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Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration Summer Travel Caution & Checklist

Due to the changing political situation in the United States and throughout the world there is a moderate level of risk with return to the U.S. following international travel at this time. We strongly advise all nonimmigrant...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Interview waiver, dropbox shortcuts for nonimmigrant visa applicants are going away

On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective September 2, most nonimmigrant visa applicants will no longer qualify for a visa interview waiver. Additionally, India’s popular dropbox “appointments,” which...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

U.S. Mission in Russia to Temporarily Suspend NIV Issuance

In a continuation of the diplomatic tit-for-tat with Russia, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow announced on Monday, August 21, 2017, that it would suspend issuance of nonimmigrant visas for eight days starting August 23rd....more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Immigration Fact and Fiction for the U.S. Employer: Extreme Vetting or Just Extreme Record Keeping – What Will the Actual...

On June 1st, the Washington Post reported that “Consular officers at U.S. embassies around the world have started more intensive vetting of some visa applicants, including asking for their social media handles, in an effort...more

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Safe Travel Series: Dos and Don'ts of Personal Safety

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Basic security consciousness can help keep your travel safe and incident-free. There is no shortage of bad actors preying on travelers. The more time you spend abroad, the more likely you are to cross paths with them....more

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International Travel Tips for Foreign Nationals

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Foreign nationals who plan to travel abroad during the upcoming holiday season should make sure that they have the requisite immigration documents and instructions before they depart and reenter the United States. Before...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

U.S. Consulates, Embassies Closed Friday October 9th for Systems Upgrade

According to Law360, operations will be closed at U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world on Friday, October 9th, for a systems upgrade....more

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Department of State Visa Issuance Problems Resolved in 22 Posts but Delays Continue

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) continues to experience worldwide technical problems with issuing visas, the result of an apparent hardware failure. On June 22, 2015, the DOS announced that the visa issuance problems have...more

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US Passport/Visa System-wide Glitch Impacts U.S. Embassies Worldwide

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Before Vacation Takeoff, Buckle Up for Delays! U.S. Embassies worldwide currently are experiencing serious technological problems with their passport and visa systems. As a result, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has...more

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