Applying for a US visa? The process just got a crucial update. The US Department of State has introduced revised DS-160 and appointment scheduling requirements. These changes aim to enhance security, ...

Please expect delays in visa appointments and potential selection for administrative processing when traveling abroad for visa appointments, as the Department of State adjusts staffing levels and visa ...

The words "visa" and "lawful status" in the United States are very closely related, but are not exactly the same. Understanding the differences can be important, especially because the validity period ...

Once you have your I-20 or DS-2019 and have paid your I-90 SEVIS fee you should make a visa appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Each visa applicant will need to complete an online DS ...

As outlined in an earlier Immigration Insights & Issues blog post, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) posted a proposal to resume the renewal of limited visas in the U.S. after almost 20 years via a ...

1. Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee: F-1 and J-1 visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee which is used to support the SEVIS program. The fee must be paid prior to applying for your visa. A receipt of ...