Month: July 2025
July 31, 2025
Trump’s new travel ban and how it impacts applicants
President Donald Trump has signed a new travel ban affecting 19 countries. It blocks or limits U.S. visas for millions of people; travel from 12 countries will be fully stopped, while 7 others will face partial restrictions. If you’re from one of these countries or have family or workers who are, here’s what the new […]
July 26, 2025
DHS resumes foreign student visas with social media requirements
The U.S. State Department will start scheduling appointments again for international student visas. However, they will now require all applicants to make their social media accounts public so they can check them more closely. Officials have been told to look carefully at social media for any signs that applicants might be against the people, culture, […]
July 23, 2025
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Repercussions on Immigration
The House of Representatives has passed budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which introduces major changes to the immigration fee structure. As the Senate works on its own version of the reconciliation bill, many of the immigration-related provisions remain consistent with those in the House-passed version. The bill allocates […]