Starting 18.Jun.2025, the U.S. Department of State will resume processing student visas but now requires applicants to set their social media accounts to public for enhanced vetting. [More on Politico.]...
A U.S. State Department memo reportedly states that an additional 36 countries may face full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days....
New policy guidance enhances scrutiny of Form N-648 to prevent fraud and uphold the integrity of the naturalization process. Multiple filings & vague diagnoses may now trigger deeper review. Effective 13.Jun.2025....
President Trump has enacted a travel ban affecting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, citing national security concerns. Additional restrictions apply to seven other nations. Watch MurthyDotCom for more details....
The DHS has ordered CBP, ICE, and USCIS to intensify reviews of immigration records and take action on visa overstays following the recent violence in Boulder, CO....
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that a new Trump Gold Card site – trumpcard.gov – will launch within the week and allow prospective applicants to register their interest....
The Trump administration took the extraordinary step in preventing Harvard from enrolling new international students. Read more....
Per a Feb.2025 memo, the USCIS is issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) for immigration proceedings when an individual is out of status after a denied benefit request. It is critical to ensure that your applications are filed properly! Learn more....
U.S. Department of State (DOS) imposes visa restrictions on Indian travel agency leaders s who facilitate illegal immigration. Focused on India-based entities, the policy targets violators to disrupt smuggling and trafficking networks....
There are reports of some USCIS field offices enforcing the REAL ID requirement for entry, but most continue to accept other types of authentic ID. Applicants should bring REAL ID-compliant ID to their interviews scheduled at USCIS offices to avoid issues....
