Can You Still Get a U.S. Visa Under the New Travel Suspension? Understanding the National Interest Exception (NIE)

zoe@zllawoffice.com July 16, 2025 No Comments

In June 2025, the U.S. government began implementing Presidential Proclamation 10949, suspending visa issuance for certain foreign nationals. But does this mean visa approvals are completely frozen? Not exactly. At…

New Social Media Screening Rules for Student Visa Applicants: What You Should Know in 2025

zoe@zllawoffice.com July 2, 2025 No Comments

If you’re planning to apply for a U.S. student visa this year, there’s a new development you should be aware of. As of May 2025, the U.S. Department of State…

What Chinese Visa Applicants Should Know About the 2025 Policy Shift

zoe@zllawoffice.com June 25, 2025 No Comments

In late May 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a significant shift in how it will handle visa applications from Chinese nationals—including applicants from Hong Kong. According to…

Worksite Immigration Raids Paused in Key Sectors: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

zoe@zllawoffice.com June 18, 2025 No Comments

In an unexpected development, the federal government under President Trump has issued an internal directive pausing worksite immigration raids across several industries that heavily depend on immigrant labor. This decision,…

What You Should Know About Waivers for Immigration Fraud or Misrepresentation

zoe@zllawoffice.com June 11, 2025 No Comments

U.S. immigration law takes fraud and willful misrepresentation seriously. Under Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), any person who “willfully misrepresents a material fact or commits fraud”…

Understanding the 2025 U.S. Travel Ban: What It Means for Visa Holders and Applicants

zoe@zllawoffice.com June 5, 2025 No Comments

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. government announced a new travel proclamation that imposes full or partial entry bans on nationals from 19 countries. This new policy, which goes into…

Student Visa Holders Face New Challenges in 2025: What You Should Know About Social Media Vetting and Revocations

zoe@zllawoffice.com June 4, 2025 No Comments

Navigating the U.S. immigration process has never been simple for international students. But in 2025, a new layer of complexity has been added—one that directly impacts F, M, and J…

How Recent Executive Orders Are Changing U.S. Visa and Passport Rules in 2025: What You Should Know

zoe@zllawoffice.com May 28, 2025 No Comments

Understanding the New Policy Changes In early 2025, the U.S. government issued two significant executive orders that impact how gender markers are recorded on visas and passports: These orders require…

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Can You Still Get a U.S. Visa Under the New Travel Suspension? Understanding the National Interest Exception (NIE)

New Social Media Screening Rules for Student Visa Applicants: What You Should Know in 2025

What Chinese Visa Applicants Should Know About the 2025 Policy Shift

Worksite Immigration Raids Paused in Key Sectors: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

What You Should Know About Waivers for Immigration Fraud or Misrepresentation

Understanding the 2025 U.S. Travel Ban: What It Means for Visa Holders and Applicants

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How Recent Executive Orders Are Changing U.S. Visa and Passport Rules in 2025: What You Should Know

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