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Womble Bond Dickinson

Key Update: Change in Visa Waiver (Dropbox) Appointment Policy Expected to Result in Significant Delays for Visa Applicants

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Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. State Department is eliminating visa waiver of appointments (otherwise called dropbox appointments) for many visa applicants. Many visa applicants and their dependents previously...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Changes to Interview Waiver Eligibility at Consular Posts and Immigration Fee Changes

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a new policy that will significantly limit the eligibility of visa applicants to obtain visas without consular interviews. The new policy will go into effect on...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Update on Restrictions for Visa Renewal Dropbox Program Eligibility

The U.S. Department of State announced that effective September 2, 2025, the categories of applicants that may be eligible for the Dropbox Program (a/k/a Interview Waiver) will be updated, adding further restrictions to those...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

International travel to the U.S. – What employers and foreign national employees need to know

As international travel regulations and immigration enforcement policies continue to evolve, it is critical that non-citizen employees entering the United States—including visa holders and lawful permanent residents—are...more

Cozen O'Connor

Recent Updates Impacting International Travelers

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OVERVIEW - 1. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing to delay the enforcement of the REAL ID enforcement until at least 2027 - 2. The U.S. Department of State rolls out online passport renewal - 3....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Delays, Scams And Technological Issues Force International Travelers To Plan Ahead And Be Cautious

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Anyone thinking of travelling internationally next year needs to plan ahead. Due to backlogs, applications for new or renewed U.S. passports should be filed at least six months in advance. The Department of State (DOS)...more

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