Once you have received your Form DS-2019 from Brandeis University or your 1-797A Approval Notice (if you are an H-1b visa holder) and your SEVIS fee has been paid (if you are a J-visa holder), the ...

On February 18, 2025, the US Department of State announced a new policy requiring more foreign nationals to attend in-person interviews to apply for nonimmigrant visas. The announcement rolls back a ...

Therefore, ISSS strongly recommends that nonimmigrant visa applicants schedule interviews only in their country of citizenship or residence, not in countries they are visiting for personal or ...

In a fresh set of visa restrictions under Donald Trump's second presidency, the US State Department has announced that non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants must now schedule interview appointments in ...

On Sept. 6, 2025, the Department of State issued guidance stating applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas, which include F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, should schedule visa interview appointments ...

The United States has tightened visa rules, ending the option for quick appointments abroad for Indian travellers. The move signals stricter immigration enforcement under the current administration.

After you are admitted to Miami University, you will be issued an I-20 (F-1 Students) or DS-2019 (J-1 exchange visitors). Before you can begin your studies at Miami University, you will need to apply ...

Immigrant and nonimmigrant applicants must take their interviews in their country of nationality or designated consular district. (Bloomberg) With few exceptions, the Department of State now requires ...

Dozens of Indians applying for H-1B and H-4 visas say they are facing unexpected interview cancellations and confusing reschedules, especially after completing their biometrics. Many took to Reddit ...