On 14 January 2026, the U.S. State Department announced that it will suspend issuing immigrant visas. The visa suspension applies to applications filed by citizens from 75 nations. Consulates will stop issuing immigrant visas due to a concern that citizens from these nations will need public assistance. For context, foreign […]
Visa Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrants
On 11 March 2021, the U.S. State Department announced that consular officers may grant visa interview waivers to nonimmigrants renewing their visas in the same visa category. This temporary authorization applies to foreign nationals renewing nonimmigrant visas, which expired within the past 48 months. U.S. law offers many different nonimmigrant […]