Without public notice, the Trump administration has halted the Enumeration Beyond Entry program. First implemented in 2017, Enumeration Beyond Entry is a joint program between the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration that permits foreign nationals to request a Social Security number and card on certain immigration […]
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Visa Bulletin – July 2025 Minor Movement Across Various Categories
11 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for July 2025. Until July 1, the June 2025 Visa Bulletin remains in effect. The Visa Bulletin contains the DOS’s Final Action Dates chart, which lists the cutoff dates for each respective category, the categories that are current […]
New Presidential Proclamation Bans Nationals of Several Countries from Entering the United States
5 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation that fully restricts nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States and partially restricts those from 7 other countries. The travel ban does not apply to U.S. lawful permanent residents, existing U.S. visa holders, dual citizens of non-restricted countries, certain visa […]
U.S. Department of State Announces Plans to Revoke Visas of Some Chinese Students
4 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that it will coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security to revoke visas held by certain Chinese students, particularly those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or those engaged in studies related to sensitive or critical fields. According to […]