News & Events Archives

Posted 9/29/05

• Department of State Announces DV 2007 Visa Lottery
• Employment-based visas backlogged starting October 1, 2005

Posted 7/11/05

• Travel Abroad and Visa Issuance Delays

Posted 6/22/05

• Department of State Issues Final Rule Extending Maximum Duration of Program Participation for J-1 Research Scholars and Professors

Posted 1/18/05

• U.S. Visit Exit Procedures
• Applying for a Visa When Traveling
• H-1B Visa Changes
• DHS Offers Travel Tips for Arriving Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors

Posted 8/12/04

• Change in Immigration Photo Requirements
• SEVIS Fee

Posted 8/11/04

• Discontinuation of Visa Stamp Re-issuance in the United States
• Visa Applications – Allow Ample Time!
• U.S.C.I.S. Raises Application Fees
• U.S.C.I.S. Issues New Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with Enhanced Security Features
• Procedural change for TN Status for Mexican Citizens

Posted 2/19/04

• HR Sponsored Immigration Meeting "Visa Options for the Employment and Legal Permanent Residence in the U.S."

Posted 1/29/04

• Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service now becomes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Changes in Special Registration Requirements
• U.S. VISIT Program
• Important Reminder: Change of Address/Personal Information

Posted 11/04/03

• Machine-Readable Passports for Visa Waiver Program Travel Postponed (October 2003)

Posted 09/02/03

• New Department of State Rule Limits Interview Waivers (June 2003)
• Department of State Encourages Posts to Give Priority to F, M and J Student and Exchange Visitor Visa Processing (July 2003)