May 26, 2026 On May 22, 2026 USCIS released the following memo titled “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process”. You may see the […]
On January 14, 2026 the Department of State announced a pause on visa issuances for immigrant visa categories for applicants applying for immigrant visas at an U.S. Embassy abroad. Nationals of the following countries are affected: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, […]
The White House issued an Executive Order on December 16, 2025, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” The provisions of this order take effect at 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time […]
Updated 12/17/2025 The Center for Immigration Services and Support (ISS) is providing the following travel guidance due to increased federal enforcement concerns. For Chinese Nationals, please see our guidance posted: Travel Advisory: Chinese Nationals. We have not updated this due to no updated information from the […]
On August 28, 2025 the Department of Homeland Security published the proposed rule to end ‘duration of status’ (D/S) for F, J, and I non-immigrants. This proposed rule would eliminate the current rules around D/S for international students, scholars, employees, and visitors. It would […]
On September 19, 2025 a presidential proclamation was published titled ‘Restriction on Entry of Certain Non-Immigrant Workers’. As of the publishing of this information the following is the information that the WFU community should be aware: The President issued a proclamation introducing a $100,000 […]
The Following is the guidance from ISS for entry to the U.S. for Fall 2025. Going through Customs & Border Protection at a U.S. Port of Entry The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a government agency tasked with border management, including air […]
The White House issued an Executive Order on June 4, 2025, titled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” The provisions of this order take effect at 12:01 AM […]
The Department of State announced on May 28, 2025 that it intends to cancel student visas for nationals from China with ties to the Chinese communist party and/or in critical fields. The Department of State has not provided specific guidance on the implementation of […]
UPDATED 12/17/2025 The Center for Immigration Services & Support (ISS) in consultation with our internal and external immigration counsel has prepared the following travel advisory for Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders). Important Travel Advisory: Thank you, please contact if you have any […]