The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has advised of the following travel restrictions: Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and...
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U.S. Department of State Extends In-Person Interview Requirement Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
On December 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa classifications to expedite visa issuance. The...
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United States to Lift Longstanding Travel Restrictions
The White House will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors starting Nov. 8. The U.S. first placed a travel ban on anyone coming from China and it was then extended by the Trump and Biden administrations to other countries. Under...
F1 students are no longer required to submit subsequent applications to ‘Bridge the Gap’ for change of status to F-1
On July 20, 2021, USCIS announced a new policy that will bring relief to those who file change of status applications to F-1 status. Under the new policy, approved F-1 change of status applications will be effective the day USCIS approves the application. Prior to...