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Visa Revocation Basics

The basic sources and processes of U.S. nonimmigrant visa revocation.

Under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), Congress can review and overturn certain regulations promulgated by an executive agency, such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, the Department of State, etc. Congress can use the CRA only to invalidate an agency final rule in

OFLC Stakeholder Engagements

Links to summaries and key takeaways from public stakeholder meetings conducted by the Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), prepared by the NAFSA ISSRP EB subcommittee.

Comments on the Proposal to Eliminate Duration of Status

The DHS/ICE (Department of Homeland Security-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) proposed rule to end "duration of status" (D/S) for F, J, and I nonimmigrants was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The proposed DHS rule would replace “duration of status” admissions

DOL Launches Project Firewall H-1B Compliance and Enforcement Initiative

DOL Launches Project Firewall H-1B Compliance and Enforcement Initiative On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced in a news alert that it has launched a new H-1B enforcement initiative it calls Project Firewall. Under the program, for the first time in DOL history the

Trump "Gold Card" Executive Order

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14351, titled The Trump Gold Card. EO 14351 seeks to establish a "Gold Card" program allowing foreign nationals who make unrestricted gifts of $1 million (individuals) or $2 million (corporations) to the Commerce Department to qualify for

Presidential Proclamation Restricts Entry of H-1B Workers Unless Employer Pays $100K Fee

Shortlink to this page: www.nafsa.org/100K On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed Proclamation 10973 titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers which seeks to restrict the entry to the United States of H-1B specialty occupation workers unless employers pay a $100,000 fee per

Executive Order Creates New State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention Designation

Executive Order 14348 of September 5, 2025, Strengthening Efforts To Protect U.S. Nationals From Wrongful Detention Abroad, empowers the Secretary of State to designate foreign countries as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention if they are determined to be involved in or supporting wrongful

OFLC Archives Searchable OFLC FAQs on WayBack Machine

The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that it has archived its searchable Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) database effective August 30, 2025. The announcement read: "August 27, 2025. Office of Foreign Labor Certification Announces Archival of

DOS Announces NIV Applicants Should Schedule Visa Interview Appointments in Country of Nationality or Residence

September 9, 2025

In a September 6, 2025 news posting, the Department of State announced that effective immediately, "[a]pplicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (NIV) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence," and that "[a]pplicants