If you’re planning to apply for a U.S. student visa this year, there’s a new development you should be aware of. As of May 2025, the U.S. Department of State…

In late May 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a significant shift in how it will handle visa applications from Chinese nationals—including applicants from Hong Kong. According to…

In an unexpected development, the federal government under President Trump has issued an internal directive pausing worksite immigration raids across several industries that heavily depend on immigrant labor. This decision,…

U.S. immigration law takes fraud and willful misrepresentation seriously. Under Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), any person who “willfully misrepresents a material fact or commits fraud”…

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. government announced a new travel proclamation that imposes full or partial entry bans on nationals from 19 countries. This new policy, which goes into…

Navigating the U.S. immigration process has never been simple for international students. But in 2025, a new layer of complexity has been added—one that directly impacts F, M, and J…

Understanding the New Policy Changes In early 2025, the U.S. government issued two significant executive orders that impact how gender markers are recorded on visas and passports: These orders require…

For many international travelers, arriving at a U.S. airport or land border is the final step in a long journey—but for some, it can turn into an unexpected and stressful…