Visas, Travel, Entry

Visa Revocation Basics

May 29, 2020

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

United Kingdom Student Visa Updates

The United Kingdom has always been one of the top destinations for students to pursue study abroad programs. The United Kingdom Visa and Immigration agency recently announced significant changes to the student visa process that will impact students interested in studying there as soon as 2021

DOS Temporary Expansion of Interview Waiver Eligibility

January 1, 2021

The Department of State (DOS) announced a temporary expansion of statutory and regulatory provisions that allow consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying to renew a visa in the same nonimmigrant visa classification and category if not more than 12 months

Outbound Immigration and Logistical Considerations for Education Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic

January 13, 2021

U.S. Passport Considerations Passport agencies across the U.S. closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic creating a significant backlog of applications. As of September 28, the U.S. Department of State announced regular processing times are 10-12 weeks and expedited processing of 4-6 weeks

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Chinese Students and Researchers Connected to PRC “Military-Civil Fusion Strategy"

February 3, 2021

Proclamation 10043 of May 29, 2020, titled Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China. Effective at 12:00 p.m. eastern daylight time on June 1, 2020, and will remain in effect until terminated by the President

COVID-19 Restrictions on U.S. Visas and Entry

February 27, 2021

This page tracks U.S. visa and entry restrictions related to COVID-19. See NAFSA's Coronavirus Critical Resources Page for related information and resources. Page Contents Coronavirus travel bans by Presidential Proclamation June 22, 2020 Proclamation 10052 Suspends Entry of Certain H, J, and L

Coronavirus Critical Resources

February 23, 2021

NAFSA has assembled these resource links to help you navigate issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

DOS Limits Use of B Visas for Birth Tourism

A Department of State (DOS) final rule prohibits consular officers from issuing B visas if they determine the applicant's principal purpose is what the administration calls "birth tourism." See 85 FR 4219 (January 24, 2020), effective on the date of publication. DOS published this as a direct final

Impementation of ESTA for VWP Entry at Land Ports of Entry

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing an interim final rule that will expand the ESTA pre-registration requirement to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) visitors planning to enter the United States through land ports of entry. Currently, ESTA pre-registration is needed only for VWP entry

Presidential Proclamation 9945

November 4, 2019

Under Presidential Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019, Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System (PP 9945), effective November 3, 2019 applicants for immigrant visas must show to the satisfaction of a consular officer, before an immigrant