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USCIS Guidance on Discretionary Factors and Social Media Vetting
On August 19, 2025, USCIS announced policy manual updates on how officers apply discretionary factors in benefit requests. The changes address compliance with immigration laws, past parole requests, national security concerns, and expand social media vetting. This applies to pending and new cases. For more information,… Read MoreDec. 10, 2025
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Visa Updates – Social Media Vetting, Visa Reciprocity Updates, and New Visa Integrity Fee
Since early summer 2025, there have been several updates to the visa process. Please see a summary of those updates below. ISSS also hosted an International Travel Webinar in November 2025 which highlights several of these updates. You can view the recording to the webinar here. As always, contact… Read MoreDec. 10, 2025
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Presidential Proclamation 10949 – Travel Ban Impacting 19 Countries
As of June 9, 2025 Presidential Proclamation 10949 established a travel ban on 19 countries – fully banning entry from 12 and partially restricting B, F, M, J, and immigrant visas from 7 others. Those inside the U.S. on June 9,… Read MoreDec. 10, 2025