The U.S. Department of State recently announced a significant change to the visa process that will affect many international students and scholars. As of September 6, 2025, applicants for nonimmigrant visas including F, M, J, H1B, and B1/B2 must schedule their visa interviews in their country of nationality or residence. See the original announcement on […]
U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world are currently reopening student visa interview appointments with changes (note that not all embassies and consulates have opened new student visa interview appointment slots, but we anticipate this to happen within the next few days). New Social Media Vetting Requirements A new State Department policy now requires consular […]
