News and Announcements

December 2023

USDOS Extends Discretion for Consulates to Waive In-Person Visa Interviews For Certain Nonimmigrants Through End of 2023
December 24, 2023

On December 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of State announced that it has again extended authorization to consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants […]

May 2023

Nonimmigrant Visa Application Fees Increase Delayed until June 17, 2023
May 26, 2023

The U.S. Department of State announced on May 26, 2023 that the implication of the increase in nonimmigrant and special visa fees, scheduled to go into effect on May 30, […]

ISO CLOSED on Monday, May 29, 2023
May 26, 2023

The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The ISO will close to walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements at US Ports-of-Entry No Longer Required as of May 12, 2023
May 1, 2023

The White House and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have announced that, effective May 12, 20223, non-U.S. citizen travelers entering the U.S. by air, land ports, or ferry terminals […]

April 2023

DOS/USDHS Announces Forms DS-2019 Can be Sent Electronically, effective April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that the Form DS-2019 will be eligible for electronic distribution as of April 27, 2023. The International […]

Visa Services at U.S. Embassy in Sudan Suspended, effective April 22, 2023
April 22, 2023

The U.S. Department of State announced the suspension of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan effective April 22, 2023. It is important to note that this suspension of […]

ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Monday, April 17, 2023
April 11, 2023

The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, April 17, 2023 in observance of the Patriots’ Day holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm […]

March 2023

CDC Rescinds Requirement of Negative COVID-19 Test to Enter the U.S. From China – Effective March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023

On March 10, 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the rescission of the requirements for a negative COVID-19 test result to board a flight to […]

USCIS Announces Premium Processing Service Available for Applications Filed for F-1 OPT and F-1 STEM OPT Extension
March 7, 2023

On March 6, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of Premium Processing services to applications for F-1 Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (Pre-Completion OPT), F-1 Post-Completion Optional […]

February 2023

ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Monday, February 20, 2023
February 16, 2023

The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm […]