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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

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U.S. Department of State Pauses Student and Exchange Visitor Visa Appointments

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Last week, an internal U.S. Department of State (DOS) correspondence pertaining to visa processing for international student and exchange visitors in the F, M, and J visa classifications was leaked and published by various...more

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Department of State Updates Interview Waiver Policy to Restrict the Categories of Qualifying Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants

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Effective February 18, 2025, the Department of State has changed the categories of applicants that are eligible to waive the in-person non-immigrant visa interview appointment when applying for a non-immigrant visa stamp for...more

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COVID-19 International Travel Ban Lifted for Vaccinated Visitors on November 8, but Significant Immigration Headaches Remain for...

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We now have the exact date that international travel to the United States will be reopened for vaccinated visitors – November 8 – meaning that businesses will have an easier time bringing over business visitors and employees....more

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February 2020 Immigration Alert

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The Coronavirus and Its Impact on Those Traveling from China - On January 31, 2020, in response to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, the Trump administration, through Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex...more

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“B” Visitor Visa Rule Amended to Combat Administration’s Concern Over “Birth Tourism”

On Friday, January 24, 2020, the US Department of State published a final rule that amends part of the regulations governing the issuance of “B” visitor visas. This regulatory amendment now establishes a rebuttable...more

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Summer Travel Tips for Foreign Nationals Living in the U.S. on a Temporary Visa

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Any foreign national making plans to travel abroad this summer should make sure to prepare in advance, from a U.S. immigration perspective. Following are 5 helpful tips for summer travel...more

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What to Expect During a Holiday Trip to the U.S. Consulate

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Even the simplest tasks tend to be chaotic around the holidays, and a trip to the U.S. Consulate for a visa interview is no exception. With no school for children and a desire to be with extended family during the holidays,...more

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Increased Scrutiny of Visa Applications and Possible Delays

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On March 17, 2017, the Department of State (“DOS”), through the Secretary of State, issued a cable to all US consulates and embassies with guidance on enhanced screening and vetting of applications for US visas and other...more

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Delays in Canadian Immigration Online Application Filings: Technical Difficulties Persist

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) electronic application processing systems have been experiencing significant technical difficulties since October 17, 2016. Consequently, there have been...more

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Administrative Processing Delays in Visa Application Adjudication

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In recent weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in visa application processing delays due to Section 221(g), otherwise known as “Administrative Processing.” Ramped up fraud prevention and related security procedures...more

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