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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…

The US is planning comprehensive changes to ESTA and the entry process: stricter security checks, possible new mandatory information—such as social media details—and expanded international criminal…

The US government has suspended the Green Card Lottery for the time being. Following existing delays, the Diversity Visa Program is now to be reviewed in general. Read on to find out what is behind…

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…