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Category Archives: Immigration
U.S. Department of State Announces Student Exceptions to Entry Bans
On July 16, the U.S. Department of State announced that certain travelers, including students, may qualify for National Interest Exceptions […]
U.S. Department of State Announces Phased Resumption of Visa Services
On July 14, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) posted the start of a phased resumption of visa services worldwide. […]
SEVP Rescinds July 6 Guidance for F-1 Enrollment in Fall 2020
On July 14, in a court hearing challenging the SEVP July 6 guidance, representatives for the government confirmed to the […]
Presidential Proclamation Bars Entry of Certain Work Visas
On June 22, President Trump issued a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Suspends Passenger Flights by China-Based Air Carriers [UPDATED]
[Updated June 22, 2020] On June 15, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued Order 2020-6-6 that amends the earlier order […]
U.S. Bans Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Students and Researchers
On May 29, President Trump issued a proclamation that bans the entry of certain Chinese students and researchers coming in […]
U.S. Bans Entries from Brazil [updated 5/25/20]
[updated 5/25/20] On May 25, the President released an amendment to the proclamation that puts the travel ban into effect […]
USCIS to Open for In-Person Services on June 4
On March 24, USCIS announced that they will be opening field offices on June 4 to resume in-person services. Services […]
State Department Suspending Routine Visa Services
In response to the corona virus (COVID-19), the Department of State is suspending routine visa services in most countries. Routine […]