Visa-Related News and Announcements
Recently-announced U.S. entry ban
June 6, 2025
On June 4, 2025, an Executive Order was issued that bans entry by nationals of certain countries into the United States. This entry ban goes into effect on Monday, June 9, 2025. Anyone who is inside the U.S. or has a valid U.S. visa stamp as of the date of the proclamation should not be…
Department of State "pause" on F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa appointment availability
May 30, 2025
The following message was sent by email to all active and incoming J-1 exchange visitors sponsored by ISO on May 30, 2025: News outlets have reported that the U.S. Department of State has temporarily paused visa appointment availability for F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa applications at U.S. consulates abroad. Because there have been no official…
Immigration Registration Requirement Effective April 11, 2025
May 8, 2025
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14159, which implements a registration requirement for certain foreign nationals inside the United States. The changes in this Executive Order went into effect on April 11, 2025. What does the executive order do? Executive Order 14159 requires that  nonimmigrants aged 14 years or older who…