The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a significant policy change that will impact where immigrant visa applicants are interviewed. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants must attend their visa interview in the consular district corresponding to their place of residence, or, if they prefer, in their country of nationality. This policy aims to streamline processing and ensure that interviews take place in the most appropriate location based on where applicants live. However, DOS noted that there will be limited exceptions to this rule. What Applicants Need to Know 1. Where to Apply: Applicants should apply for their immigrant visa…
14Oct
By Joseph & Hall P.C. As of May 7, 2025, all travelers at TSA airport checkpoints must present REAL ID-compliant identification in order to board domestic flights. The Department of…
15 May
By Joseph & Hall P.C. Effective May 2, 2025, Romania has been removed from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This policy shift was announced by the Department of Homeland…
14 May
By Joseph & Hall P.C. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of South Sudan through November 3, 2025. This decision provides critical…
13 May
By Joseph & Hall P.C. In a recent statement titled “First 100 Days: Delivering on Making America Safe Again,” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) outlined a series of enforcement…
12 May
On April 18, 2025, a federal court issued a significant decision in the case of DVD v. DHS, which challenges the U.S. government’s practice of deporting individuals to countries that were…
25 Apr
Important Information for Noncitizens in the United States What Is the New Registration Requirement and Who Must Comply? As of April 11, 2025, the Trump administration has implemented a longstanding but…
23 Apr
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, passed away at 88. For the world, he was a moral voice in turbulent times. For many…
22 Apr
By Joseph & Hall PC | April 2025 At an April 10, 2025 cabinet meeting, President Trump proposed a new immigration approach aimed at addressing labor shortages in agriculture and…
21 Apr
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