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On January 14, 2026, the Department of State announced a pause on immigrant visa processing for applicants who are nationals of the following 75 countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic... READ MORE

On December 23, 2021, the Department of State announced that consular officers are now authorized to waive the in-person interview for individuals applying for certain non-immigrant work visas through December 31, 2022. This applies to Persons in Specialty Occupations (H-1B visas); Trainees or Special Education Visitors (H-3 visas); Intracompany Transferees (L visas); Individuals with... READ MORE