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DOS Clarifies Guidance on Easing the Nonimmigrant Visa Process for College Graduates – On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced actions to more efficiently process employment-based nonimmigrant visas for those who have graduated from college in the United States and have a job offer. As part of this initiative, the Department of State clarified existing guidance to consular officers related to when they should consider recommending that the Department of Homeland Security grant a waiver of ineligibility, where applicable.

What is the Affirmative Relief Announcement?   Read this informational flyer on President Biden's June 18, 2024 announcement to help certain undocumented individuals currently in the US, married to US citizens, and who have been residing here for at least 10 years. This program is expected to launch by the end of the summer after a Federal Register notice detailing the application process and other information is published. Applications submitted prior to the start date listed in the notice will be rejected.

Class Certified for Visa Applicants Refused Visas Under Presidential Proclamation – A U.S. District Court has certified a class to allow certain visa applicants who were refused visas under Presidential Proclamation 9645 to receive a one-time, non-transferable fee credit to submit a new visa application and (for eligible class members) to get a prioritized visa appointment.