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The US government is testing a new program for expedited B-visa appointments through the end of 2026. At participating US embassies, eligible applicants can obtain an interview appointment within ten…

The US is reviewing up to 200,000 B-1/B-2 visas held by individuals who applied for asylum after entering the country. Regular tourists and business travelers are not affected. A revoked visa is no…

The visa suspension for 75 countries and the suspension of the Diversity Visa program have been lifted by the courts. At the same time, a global suspension of appointments and stricter public charge…

Starting September 15, 2026, fixed I-94 expiration dates will replace the previous “Duration of Status” principle for F, J, and I visas. Those affected must carefully note these deadlines in the…

Your question: We need a B-1 visa for an employee on short notice. Unfortunately, the next available interview dates at the US consulates in Germany aren’t for another few weeks. We’ve heard about a…

A U.S. federal court has overturned the $100,000 H-1B surcharge. It does not currently have to be paid. The U.S. government has announced that it will appeal; we will update this post as new…

On June 30, 2026, the US Supreme Court upheld the birthright citizenship principle and overturned Trump’s executive order. For families, this means that anyone born in the US remains a US citizen…

Your question: We have been trying for days to create a profile so we can schedule a visa appointment at the US consulate. Unfortunately, the website is often down or the process gets interrupted…

Starting in 2025, travelers from certain countries will need a so-called visa bond — a deposit of up to $15,000—to obtain a US visa. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an exemption applies to athletes…

Your question: Our US subsidiary is currently applying for an H-1B visa for an Indian employee who was recently hired by our Indian subsidiary, and has been informed that he was selected in the…

The US is further tightening its security screenings and expanding mandatory checks of publicly visible social media profiles to include numerous additional visa categories.

Your question: We are currently trying to book an urgent interview appointment for our employee at the US Consulate in Frankfurt, but are encountering the problem that the system is blocking the…