The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has added additional countries to the list of nationals subject to the visa-bond pilot program (as reported in our previous blog pieces on Zambia and the Gambia). Beginning Oct. 23, 2025, nationals of Mali, Mauritania, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Tanzania will be required to post a refundable bond... Continue Reading| Inside Business Immigration
NVC now requires employment-based and EB-5 immigrant visa applicants to prove legal residency in their interview country. Learn the new rules and requirements.| Inside Business Immigration
DOL's Project Firewall brings aggressive H-1B enforcement. Learn the facts vs. fiction about this new initiative and how employers can prepare for stricter compliance.| Inside Business Immigration
This article provides an UPDATE on our advisory from September 20, 2025, regarding the Trump Presidential Proclamation requiring payment of a $100,000 fee for individuals entering the United States. The White House, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Memorandum and FAQ page, as well as Customs and Border Protection (CBP), have provided some clarifications, but […] The post UPDATED ADVISORY – Trump Proclamation requiring $100k H-1B Fee appeared first on Kolko & Casey, P.C..| Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a major proposed rule that would fundamentally change how international students (F visas), exchange visitors (J visas), and foreign media representatives (I visas) are admitted and stay in the United States. Here’s an easy breakdown of what’s changing compared to the current rules. 1. […] The post Big Immigration Shift: DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I Visa Holders appeared first on Kolko & Case...| Kolko & Casey, P.C.
The U.S. Department of State has made changes to the Visa Reciprocity Schedule, which determines how long a visa stamp is valid and whether it allows single or multiple entries, based on your country and visa type. What’s New? As of July, many nonimmigrant visas are now being issued for: Only 3 months Single entry […] The post Important Update: U.S. Visa Validity and Entry Limits Have Changed appeared first on Kolko & Casey, P.C..| Kolko & Casey, P.C.
The State Department will resume scheduling of visa interviews for applicants seeking F-1 student, M-1 student and J-1 exchange visitor visas abroad. On May 27, 2025, the Department of State issued a cable directing consular posts to pause scheduling of visa interviews for the F-1, M-1 and J-1 exchange visitor categories, pending the Department’s expansion […]| Kolko & Casey, P.C.
One of the most important documents in your exchange journey is the DS-2019 form. But what is a DS-2019 form, and why is it so important?| www.spiritexchange.com
One way that your organization can share the power of international cultural exchange is to join Americans for Cultural Exchange.| www.spiritexchange.com
The Alliance for International Exchange has released a new report, which underscores how BridgeUSA J-1 Visa programs benefit the United States.| www.spiritexchange.com
