Travel & admission

The State Department is introducing a new optional $750 expedited interview fee for B-1/B-2 business and tourism visa applicants. Eligible applicants who pay this premium fee can secure an interview appointment at selected posts within ten…

The Department of State is seeking approval for updated medical examination requirements and procedures for visa and immigration benefit applicants. This information collection notice allows 60 days of public comment on the proposed…

The Department of Homeland Security is directing all flights carrying passengers who recently traveled from or were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan to arrive at specific U.S. airports where enhanced public…

The U.S. government has issued a determination and certification identifying countries that are not fully cooperating with antiterrorism efforts. This certification may affect visa policy, travel restrictions, and security screening for…

The U.S. has temporarily paused visa operations, affecting the processing of new visa applications. This suspension impacts travelers, workers, students, and families seeking to enter or remain in the country. The exact duration and scope…

CBP is revising its information collection procedures for the Visa Waiver Signatory Carrier Program (Form I-775), which affects airlines and other carriers participating in the Visa Waiver Program. This form is used by carriers to certify…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is revising the customs declaration form (CBP Form 6059B) that travelers complete when entering the United States. The agency is seeking public feedback on the updated form through a formal comment period…

A new restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers has been announced, though specific details are not provided in this notice. This policy may affect work visa holders and employers seeking to bring foreign workers to the United…

The U.S. embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe has paused routine visa operations. No further details were provided in this notice. Check the embassy website or contact them directly for updates on when normal visa services will resume.

Routine visa operations at the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso have been paused. Applicants with pending visa cases should contact the embassy for updates on when services will resume. This may affect tourists, workers, students,…

The U.S. State Department has announced expanded security screening and vetting procedures for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependent family members. The enhanced measures are intended to strengthen the review process for these work…

USCIS is updating procedures to allow consular officers to adjudicate nonimmigrant visa applications in applicants' countries of residence rather than requiring attendance at a specific consular post. This change reduces travel…

The White House has announced a suspension of visa issuance to foreign nationals to protect U.S. security. This is a broad action affecting multiple visa categories and classes of admission. Details on scope, duration, and specific visa…

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is operating with limited services due to current conditions in the country. Persons seeking visa services or other embassy assistance should expect reduced availability and may experience delays or be directed…

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and its branch office in Tel Aviv are operating with limited visa services due to ongoing regional conditions. Applicants should expect delays and reduced appointment availability. Check the embassy website…

U.S. immigration authorities are updating visa processing procedures for nationals from certain countries where immigration officials assessed elevated risk of reliance on U.S. public benefits. The specific countries and procedural changes…

The Department of State has designated certain countries as subject to visa bond requirements for applicants from those nations. This policy requires individuals from specified countries to post financial security before obtaining U.S.…

The U.S. State Department has announced expanded screening and vetting procedures for visa applicants, strengthening background checks and security reviews across visa categories.

The Department of State is seeking public feedback on the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) information collection process. STEP is a voluntary service that allows U.S. citizens traveling abroad to register their trip with the…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Canada. Preclearance allows U.S. immigration and customs officers to inspect travelers and baggage before passengers board…

Following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C. by an Afghan national, USCIS has issued new guidance that allows country-specific security risk factors to be considered when vetting aliens from 19 identified high-risk countries. This…

USCIS has reopened its international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, expanding its capacity to process immigration cases in Central America. This office will handle visa applications, credential verification, and other immigration…

USCIS will reopen its international field office in Havana, Cuba, resuming in-person visa and immigration services in the country. This restores access to critical services for Cubans and others seeking to immigrate or travel to the United…