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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…

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.

The USCIS has temporarily suspended the processing of certain immigration applications from 19 countries. Read our overview to find out which applications are affected and what impact this has on…

Following the introduction of the 100,000 dollar fee for H-1B visas, US visa policy is once again facing potential changes.Several legislative and reform projects are currently in preparation that…

After-sales operations in the USA remain possible, but at the same time controls are increasing. We explain here what is legally permitted, what companies need to look out for and how they can…

In recent months, there have been numerous changes to US visas and entry requirements to the USA, which have had a noticeable impact on all applicants and travelers. Here is an overview of the most…