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 […]
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 […]
28 May
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On May 27, 2025, a diplomatic cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered U.S. embassies and consular posts to cease scheduling new student visa interviews for international students. This latest development comes as the State Department weighs expanding social media screening for student and exchange visitor applicants applying […]
26 May
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
In an 8-1 decision on May 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal from the Trump administration that will allow Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans. Shortly after President Donald Trump returned to office, his administration sought […]
