The U.S. Department of State has revised its Visa Interview Waiver (commonly referred to as “dropbox”) Program criteria, narrowing eligibility for certain visa applicants. Now, visa applicants seeking ...

Taking the time to adequately prepare for your immigrant visa interview will prevent unnecessary delays in processing your application. In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul, we will provide guidance ...

After receiving your Form I-20 (F-1 students) or Form DS-2019 (J-1 exchange visitors), you can begin preparing for your U.S. visa application. Visa procedures vary by location. Review the instructions ...

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that ...

Congratulations! We are thrilled to welcome you to the BU community. As a top host for international students, we have extensive experience working with students from across the globe and are ...

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 ...

With visa interview appointments at the U.S. consulates abroad still limited due to COVID-19 backlogs, sponsored employees need to be as well-prepared as possible to avoid a visa denial at the visa ...

US Government Accountability Office noted that the number of officers working on non-immigrant visas declined from 1,342 in 2024 to 904 in 2025.