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Visa processing
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Knowledge Centre
UK Visa Processing & Decision Waiting Times 2026
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EB-5 Insights
Adjudicating Visa Applicants in Their Country of Residence: Implications for EB-5 Investors
By Chris Mo ‡
On Sept. 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a policy change requiring some nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants to apply for visas in their country of nationality or legal…
Inside Business Immigration
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…
Immigration Blog
State Department Resumes Student, Exchange Visitor Visa Processing with Focus on Online Presence
The U.S. Department of State has announced resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, along with expanded digital vetting procedures. The June 18, 2025, press release, “Announcement of Expanded…
The Insightful Immigration Blog
Although DOS Resumes Visa Processing for Foreign Students, the Enhanced Vetting Guidance Undermines American Values of Free Speech and Expression
By Cyrus Mehta
On June 18, 2025, the Department of State resumed visa processing for new and returning students and exchange visitors (F, M, and J nonimmigrants) but announced enhanced social media and…
Inside Business Immigration
Temporary Pause on Foreign Student and Exchange Visitor F, M, and J Visa Interviews
According to an internal State Department cable dated May 27, 2025, all consular interviews for the F, M, and J visa applicants are to be temporarily paused.
UK Immigration Blog
Questions to Ask Your Immigration Lawyer Before Going Ahead with Them
People generally hesitate to contact an immigration solicitor. Most of the time, they have very little knowledge of what questions to ask an immigration lawyer and how a consultation call…
Herman Legal Group Blog
Travel Warning for Visa and Green Card Holders: Why Leaving the U.S. Now Could Be Risky
Why Immigration Attorneys Advise Against Travel Immigration attorneys across the United States are strongly advising non-U.S. citizens, foreign nationals—including H-1B visa holders, international students on F-1 visas, and even green…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Changes to U.S. Mission India’s Nonimmigrant Visa Processing
Quick Hits The U.S. State Department has revised drop box eligibility criteria, limiting it to applicants renewing a visa in the same class that is either still valid or expired…
Nation of Immigrators
Unpacking President Trump’s New Immigration Orders: A Road Map for Mobility Professionals
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued 26 Executive Orders and additional actions focused on immigration enforcement, with significant impacts on legal, employment-based immigration. The directives include stricter vetting processes,…