consular processing

  • State Department Cable Details Procedures for U.S. Immigrant Visa Pause Affecting 75 Countries

    A newly released diplomatic cable from the United States Department of State outlines how U.S. consular posts worldwide have been instructed to process cases affected by a pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. According to immigration attorney Akua Poku, the directive clarifies procedures for handling visa applications following the policy change…

  • New U.S. Visa Rule Limits Applications to Country of Residence or Nationality

    A significant change in U.S. immigration policy has taken effect, restricting where nonimmigrant visa applicants may apply. Beginning September 6, 2025, applicants must now submit their applications in their country of nationality or residence, ending decades of flexibility that allowed filings at any U.S. embassy or consulate worldwide. What Changed Previously, nonimmigrant visa applicants could…

  • Marrying a U.S. Citizen No Longer Guarantees Green Card Under Heightened Scrutiny

    Legal experts warn of stricter immigration interviews, more documentation demands amid revived marriage fraud concerns Spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are finding that marriage is no longer a guaranteed pathway to permanent residency, as U.S. immigration officials tighten the screws on green card interviews and documentary requirements. Immigration attorneys are reporting a…