Immigration Insights Podcast: International Entrepreneur Parole Program & Biometrics Requirement
The Department of State recently announced new rules requiring visa applicants to attend interviews in their home countries – a change that could significantly impact employers that rely on foreign talent, in addition to the...more
As of September 6, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) appears to be limiting the ability for applicants to make nonimmigrant visa appointments outside of their country of nationality or residence (limitation does not apply...more
The Department of State released another policy update on Saturday September 6, whereby Department of State indicated, effective immediately, nonimmigrant visa applicants must apply for visas in their home country or their...more
On Saturday, September 6, the Department of State announced that, effective immediately, individuals should plan to process nonimmigrant visa applications in their country of nationality or residence. ...more
On Sept. 6, the U.S. Department of State updated its policy requiring all nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants to schedule their visa interviews at the U.S. embassy or consulate located in their country of nationality or legal...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has published a proposed rule that would fundamentally change the way foreign nationals are admitted to the United...more
On September 6, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) announced that, effective immediately, applicants for US nonimmigrant visas should schedule visa appointments at the US Consular Post in their country of nationality or...more
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently delivered a one-two punch to nonimmigrant visa processing: (1) as of September 2, 2025, the “interview waiver” (or “dropbox processing”) option for nonimmigrant visas has...more
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has implemented new restrictions that all but eliminate the ability of individuals to apply for visa stamps at U.S. consulates outside their home countries. This change significantly impacts...more
For hospitals and health systems seeking to recruit talented physicians, navigating J-1 waiver programs is essential. Foreign physicians who have completed a training program in the U.S. must either return to their home...more
On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Department of State announced that, effective immediately, all applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (NIV) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or...more
The Department of State (DOS) announced that effective immediately, applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (NIVs) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of...more
Updates regarding the H-1B lottery, restrictions for visa appointment waivers and additional requirements for naturalization are included in the latest edition of the Immigration Insider. No Additional H-1B Lottery for...more
The U.S. Department of State recently announced upcoming changes to its interview waiver process, whereby certain individuals are exempt from attending an in-person interview at a U.S. Consulate and can instead apply through...more
The U.S. Department of State has announced that it will revise the eligibility criteria for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, effective September 2, 2025. ...more
Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more
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
On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that, with few exceptions, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including applicants under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will require an in-person interview with a...more
Beginning on September 2, 2025, U.S. consulates will implement a more restrictive version of the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview waiver (IW) program. The IW program is also commonly referred to as “drop box” visa...more
On July 25, 2025, the US State Department announced that US embassies will greatly reduce eligibility for the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program beginning on September 2, 2025. In addition, the State Department will...more
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
There are several recent changes about visas to the United States, including a new visa integrity fee that will be imposed on all foreign nationals needing nonimmigrant visas, limitations on validity periods, and limitations...more
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
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
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