A federal court order has lifted the State Department’s pause on immigrant visa processing that had affected applicants from 75 countries, and scheduling is now expected to resume — find out what this means for your case.
The State Department has updated its immigrant visa interview policy, now requiring applicants to be interviewed at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of residence. Find out what this immigrant visa interview location change means for your application.
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The State Department is realigning U.S. visa services in Africa, shifting processing responsibilities to regional hub locations. Applicants across affected countries should review how these changes may impact where and how they apply for U.S. visas.
The State Department has announced updated immigrant visa processing for applicants from certain countries considered at higher risk of U.S. public benefits reliance, requiring possible extra documentation but no new forms or fees. No visas have been revoked.
The U.S. has reaffirmed its Visa Bond Pilot Program for certain B-1/B-2 applicants from countries with high overstay rates, requiring bonds of $5,000–$15,000, affecting both individual travelers and employers as of January 6, 2026.
