The DOS published a temporary final rule amending the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services to establish a new fee for expedited nonimmigrant visa interview appointments.
New USCIS Policy Memorandum Addresses Adjustment of Status Adjudications
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, outlining a change to the adjustment of status process under Form I-485.
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H-1B to B-1/B-2 Change of Status After Termination: What Workers, Employers Should Know
In recent months, stakeholders have observed a policy shift regarding the strategy of filing a Form I-539 application to change status from H-1B to visitor status (B-1/B-2) within the 60-day grace period following termination.
Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in Their Country of Residence — Implications for Employers and Employees
On Sept. 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued updated guidance directing that nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants (E, F, H, J, L, O, etc.) must generally schedule their visa interview appointments at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or legal residence.
For nationals of countries where routine NIV processing is
Navigating Visa Administrative Processing: A Guide for Foreign National Employees and HR Professionals
For foreign national employees and the HR professionals who support them, few immigration experiences are more frustrating than hearing the words “administrative processing” after a visa interview. This additional review step can derail carefully planned start dates, business trips, and family reunifications. Understanding what administrative processing entails and how to navigate it can help both
An Overview of the Department of State’s New ‘Catch-and-Revoke’ Visa Policy
On April 30, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a shift in U.S. immigration policy by formally introducing the State Department (DOS)’s “catch-and-revoke” visa policy.
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New DS-160 Submission Guidance and Focus
Based on similar notifications posted on Embassy and Consular, it appears the U.S. Department of State has recently updated its procedural guidelines related to DS-160s for many consular posts. For many visa applicants, there has been a new requirement introduced that may impact how travelers plan their application process. The DS-160, the mandatory Online Nonimmigrant
Interview Requirement Waiver Available for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
- First time H-2 visa applicants
US Consulate in Tel Aviv Resumes Limited Operations for US Citizens and Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
This post provides the latest update with respect to consular section operations in Israel. After closures caused by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and subsequent security concerns, the U.S. consular posts in Israel have resumed essential U.S. citizen services and limited nonimmigrant visa services.
The U.S. Citizen Services Unit has established daily walk-in
Report on the US Department of State’s FY 2023 Visa Operations
On Nov. 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released a press release highlighting its visa operations achievements in the federal fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023) from October 2022 through September 2023. During FY 2023, DOS issued more than 10.4 million nonimmigrant visas globally and half of U.S. embassies and consulates adjudicated more nonimmigrant