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U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage, causing visa…
Google Layoffs Put O-1 Visa Holder at Risk—60 Days Left
A Google Cloud O-1 researcher impacted by layoffs has 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave. O-1 status…
US Expands Consular Staffing and AI Tools for World Cup Visa Surge
To handle 2026 World Cup visa demand, the U.S. will add hundreds of consular officers, extend hours, and use AI…
Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months
In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on uneven digital…
U.S. 2025 Travel Restrictions: Full, Partial Bans, and Key Exemptions
A June 2025 212(f) proclamation suspended visas and entry for 12 countries and partially restricted seven more. New rules require…
Can I File I-140 and I-485 Simultaneously During a Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it continues to accept concurrent I-140 and I-485 filings during shutdowns. Eligible U.S.-based applicants with current…
EAD Expiring During a Shutdown: Renewal Pending, What Then?
A 2024 USCIS rule allows up to a 540-day automatic extension of work authorization for timely-filed EAD renewals filed Oct…
Can B-1/B-2 Visas Be Used by Foreign Nationals During a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa processing largely continues during the October 2025 shutdown because consular work is fee-funded. Applicants should complete DS-160, pay…