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New DOS Policy Requires Immigrant Visa Applicants to Interview in Their Country of Residence or Nationality

New DOS Policy Requires Immigrant Visa Applicants to Interview in Their Country of Residence or Nationality

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…

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14Oct

Is Asylum an Option for You?

Is Asylum an Option for You?

When an immigrant first steps foot in the United States, it can be a frightening experience. However, coming to the U.S. may have seemed pretty easy compared to the circumstances…

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16 Oct

Are You Ready to Become a U.S. Citizen? Here is What You Need to Know

Are You Ready to Become a U.S. Citizen? Here is What You Need to Know

To many, the United States is known as the land of opportunity. When an immigrant first comes to the U.S., he or she may have come on a visa to…

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09 Oct

“Public Charge” Update: New Rule Proposed by the Trump Administration Seeks to Chill Use of Public Benefits by U.S. Immigrant Families

“Public Charge” Update: New Rule Proposed by the Trump Administration Seeks to Chill Use of Public Benefits by U.S. Immigrant Families

On Saturday, September 22, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule that, if implemented, will change how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers determine whether…

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26 Sep

Attorney General Sessions Further Restricts Immigration Judge’s Independence

Attorney General Sessions Further Restricts Immigration Judge’s Independence

Attorney General Jeff Sessions placed yet another restriction on immigration judges, limiting when they can terminate cases in removal proceedings. Sessions held that immigration judges are only allowed to terminate…

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24 Sep

Another Change in Policy & Another Reason to Hire an Immigration Lawyer (or be glad you already did)!

Another Change in Policy & Another Reason to Hire an Immigration Lawyer (or be glad you already did)!

Another change in policy and another reason to hire an immigration lawyer (or be glad you already did)! For as long as I have been in Immigration law firms I’ve…

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24 Sep

Constitution and Citizenship Day Sees 45,000 New U.S. Citizens Take Oath

Constitution and Citizenship Day Sees 45,000 New U.S. Citizens Take Oath

With government crackdowns on immigrants, both undocumented and legal, dominating headlines, the fact that many immigrants are still successfully navigating the labyrinth can get lost in the shuffle. The USCIS…

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21 Sep

Dummy Dates on Charging Documents Wreak Havoc at Immigration Courts

Dummy Dates on Charging Documents Wreak Havoc at Immigration Courts

Thousands of people across the country have been given charging documents (“NTA”) to appear in Immigration Court by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). But their official notices to appear were…

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19 Sep

What does the new USCIS Unlawful Presence Guidance Mean to YOU?

What does the new USCIS Unlawful Presence Guidance Mean to YOU?

Are you a Student (F), Vocational Student (M) or Exchange Visitor (J) Principal or Family Member Nonimmigrant Visa Holder?  What does the new USCIS Unlawful Presence Guidance Mean to YOU?…

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28 Aug

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