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CMusillo started a blog post Immigrant Visa Pause Litigation Update: DOS Confirms Individual Review of More Than 43,000 Affected Casesin CMusilloImmigrant Visa Pause Litigation Update: DOS Confirms Individual Review of More Than 43,000 Affected Cases
As we previously reported, a federal court in late August ordered the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to resume processing immigrant visa cases that had been refused solely under the now-vacated immigrant visa pause affecting nationals of 75 countries.... -
CMusillo started a blog post Department of State Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance Worldwidein CMusilloDepartment of State Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance Worldwide
Reports indicate that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has temporarily paused immigrant visa issuance at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while consular officers receive additional training related to public charge determinations.
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CMusillo started a blog post Immigrant Visa Appointments Affected as U.S. Embassies Curtail Operations in the Middle Eastin CMusilloImmigrant Visa Appointments Affected as U.S. Embassies Curtail Operations in the Middle East
U.S. embassies and consulates across the Middle East have suspended routine operations amid ongoing strikes and retaliatory activity.
As a result, immigrant visa processing has been disrupted, with many posts cancelling scheduled interviews... -
Cool Games Step In, Tune Out, Play On
Cool Games feel less like a destination and more like a switch you flip when you want a change of pace. You arrive, pick something that matches your mood, and settle into a flow that blocks out the noise of the day. Some games keep your hands busy and... -
DOS Freezes Visa Issuance to Nationals of 75 Countries
On January 14, 2026, the Department of State announced a visa freeze for nationals of 75 countries.
The pause applies only to consular Green Card issuances. This means it does not affect temporary visas issued abroad or Changes of Status... -
CMusillo started a blog post Department of State Will Review H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants’ Social Mediain CMusilloDepartment of State Will Review H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants’ Social Media
The Department of State (DOS) has announced that effective December 15, 2025, it will review the online presence of all H-1B visa applicants and their dependents, H-4 visa applicants.
As this measure is being enacted by the DOS, it will apply to... -
CMusillo started a blog post American Hospital Association Urges Trump to Exempt Health Care Personnel from $100,000 H 1B Feein CMusilloAmerican Hospital Association Urges Trump to Exempt Health Care Personnel from $100,000 H 1B Fee
Recently, the American Hospital Association (“AHA”) voiced its support for an exemption from the $100,000 H-1B fee for health care workers.
In its letter, AHA urges the federal government to exempt health care personnel from the $100,000... -
CMusillo started a blog post DOS Will Now Require Proof of Residence from Green Card Applicantsin CMusilloDOS Will Now Require Proof of Residence from Green Card Applicants
As discussed in an MU blog post last month, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that, effective November 1, 2025, the National Visa Center (NVC) will only schedule immigrant visa (Green Card) interviews in an applicant’s country of residence... -
CMusillo started a blog post Green Card Interviews to be Scheduled in Country of Residencein CMusilloGreen Card Interviews to be Scheduled in Country of Residence
The U.S. Department of State has announced that, effective November 1, 2025, the National Visa Center (NVC) will only schedule immigrant visa (Green Card) interviews in an applicant’s country of residence or, if requested, country of nationality.... -
CMusillo started a blog post Department of State to Require In-Person Interviews for Most Visa Applicantsin CMusilloDepartment of State to Require In-Person Interviews for Most Visa Applicants
On July 25, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced in an Interview Waiver Update that it will reduce significantly the categories of visas eligible for a waiver of an in-person visa interview.
Effective September 2, 2025, DOS will... -
CMusillo started a blog post Department of State Shortens Validity of Temporary Visas for over 50 Countriesin CMusilloDepartment of State Shortens Validity of Temporary Visas for over 50 Countries
On July 17, 2025, NAFSA, a nonprofit policy advocate, released a report detailing the Department of State’s (DOS) recent actions to shorten temporary visa validity periods. DOS’s changes will affect multiple temporary visa types for nationals of... -
CMusillo started a blog post Trump’s Travel Ban will Exacerbate Healthcare Workforce Shortages in the USin CMusilloTrump’s Travel Ban will Exacerbate Healthcare Workforce Shortages in the US
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the first travel ban of his second term. The 2025 version of the President’s travel ban restricts visa issuance to nationals of 19 countries.
Specifically, the ban prevents issuance of... -
CMusillo started a blog post April 2025 Visa Bulletin: Finally - Movement Forward for ALL EB-2 and EB-3 Categoriesin CMusilloApril 2025 Visa Bulletin: Finally - Movement Forward for ALL EB-2 and EB-3 Categories
The Department of State has just issued the April 2025 Visa Bulletin. This blog post analyzes this month's Visa Bulletin.
Visa Bulletin
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WEBINAR: Immigration under the Trump Administration
The forthcoming Trump Administration’s proposed immigration policies may have significant implications for employers. Join our FREE webinar on Wednesday, November 20th at 2pm EST to explore new regulations, compliance strategies, and best practices... -
CMusillo started a blog post Department of State Launches AVITS Website for Appointment Schedulingin CMusilloDepartment of State Launches AVITS Website for Appointment Scheduling
