The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, designated Israel into the Visa Waiver Program on […]
Department of State to Process Domestic Visa Renewals in Limited Pilot Program
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Department of State will process domestic visa renewals for certain H-1B […]
Important Update on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
The Secretary of State, following consultations with the Department of Homeland Security, has determined that the following categories of interview […]
U.S. Consulate Pursues Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Pune
Mumbai: U.S. Consul General Mike Hankey launched the first-ever Cybersecurity Initiative in Pune on February 26, 2024, in collaboration with the Maratha […]
Reminder: Certain Updated Forms Take Effect on April 1 with No Grace Period
Release Date 03/01/2024 With the new fee rule that goes into effect April 1, 2024, you must use the new […]
Worldwide Visa Operations: Update
Last Updated: January 2, 2024 Bright Forecast for Worldwide Visa Operations The Department of State’s visa processing capacity has […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for processing immigration and naturalization applications and establishing policies regarding immigration services. […]
DHS Helps Hold Exploitative Employers Accountable
Release Date: January 17, 2024 In first year of new process for workers supporting labor investigations and enforcement actions, DHS has […]
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Bipartisan National Security Agreement in the U.S. Senate
Release Date: February 4, 2024 WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the bipartisan […]
New Tip Sheet on How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your USCIS Online Account
Release Date: February 14, 2024 On February 14, 2024, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) sent out this […]