On June 12, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing […]
Category Archives: Visa
U.S. DOS Expands Visa Interview Waiver
On September 14, 2021 the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that in-person visa interviews may be waived for: (1) […]
President Biden Extends Covid-19 Entry Bans
On January 25, President Biden extended Covid-related entry bans for travelers coming from the Schengen Area of Europe, Brazil, the […]
President Biden Revokes Immigration Travel Bans
On January 20, President Biden issued a proclamation revoking all immigration-related restrictions (“travel bans”) invoked by the previous administration. Calling […]
Enrollment Decision Questionnaire – Spring 2021
Are you a current or future UH Mānoa Student? Are you confused by all the changing immigration policies and travel […]
Enrollment Decision Tree for F-1 Students – Fall 2020
Are you a current or future F-1 student? Are you confused by all the changing immigration policies and travel restrictions? […]
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 […]