travel ban

  • 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…

  • What Visa and Green Card Holders Need to Know About Recent Deportations

    Recent high-profile deportations have raised concerns among visa and green-card holders as the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement. The arrest of Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil has sparked fear that individuals with valid immigration status may be at risk. Has Immigration Enforcement Changed? Legal experts say immigration laws remain the same,…