Jan. 25, 2026
Offices closed Jan. 26; services available remotely
Advising services will be available online and advisers can be reached via email during this time.
Jan. 15, 2026
Immigrant visa processing updates
The Department of State announced that it will pause all visa issuance to immigrant visa applicants from 75 countries.
Dec. 22, 2025
International Programs offices closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1
Regular office hours will resume Friday, Jan. 2.
Dec. 16, 2025
Travel restrictions and limits for individuals from certain countries
The new presidential proclamation restricts or limits entry of individuals from 38 countries.
Dec. 5, 2025
UPDATE: Hold and review of USCIS benefit applications for certain individuals
The Jan. 1 updated policy memo impacts individuals from the countries identified in Presidential Proclamation 10998.
Oct. 23, 2025
Updated guidance from USCIS for H-1B petitions
The guidance helps clarify when petitions would be subject to the $100,000 fee implemented by the Sept. 19 Presidential Proclamation.
Sept. 21, 2025
Message regarding Sept. 19 Presidential Proclamation
The proclamation temporarily restricts the entry of H-1B workers currently outside the U.S. unless the sponsoring employer pays a $100,000 supplemental government fee per individual or the individual receives a national interest waiver.
Sept. 8, 2025
Immigration update: Scheduling visa interview appointments
Effective Sept. 6, 2025, the Department of State now requires all nonimmigrant visa applicants to schedule interview appointments in their country of residence.
July 11, 2025
Updates to visa reciprocity
On July 8, the U.S. Department of State made several changes to the visa reciprocity schedule. This schedule outlines the fee, number of entries and validity period of a visa that is issued to citizens of a specific country to travel to the United States.
June 5, 2025
Message regarding June 4 Presidential Proclamation
On Wednesday, June 4, President Trump issued a proclamation that fully or partially restricts the entry of nationals from specific countries, to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT Monday, June 9, 2025.