December 2024
On November 26, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated their policy manual to remove conflicting guidance on study away programs that was posted on August 27, 2024. Specifically, […]
On Monday, December 9, 2024, the US Department of State published Public Notice 12555 in the Federal Register, updating the Exchange Visitor Skills List. The new Skills List becomes effective […]
November 2024
To our Current International Students and Recent Alumni, I know many of us are still reflecting on the results of last week’s U.S. elections. As with every election, when there […]
UPDATE: The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon has announced it has resumed visa processing at the Embassy effective January 1, 2025. Anyone interested in applying for a new entry visa […]
October 2024
In an October 17, 2024 announcement, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) has directed all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled […]
September 2024
In an email to J Exchange Visitor Visa Program Sponsors on September 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of State has extended the post-degree J-1 Academic Training STEM Extension until June 30, 2026 for students who have […]
May 2024
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a warning about a current scam targeting Chinese communities in the U.S., including Chinese students attending U.S. colleges and universities. The scam […]
April 2024
On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced that the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti has suspended routine nonimmigrant and immigrant visa interview appointments until further notice. The […]
January 2024
On January 31, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Fee Schedule and Changes Final Rule adjusting fees for certain immigration and naturalization applications, effective April 1, 2024. […]
December 2023
On December 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Premium […]
