October 2017
Resumption and Re-registration for Green Card Lottery from October 18
The U.S. Green Card lottery registration will resume on October 18 after a technical halt, requiring previous applicants to re-register. This change comes amidst new…
Another U.S. Consulate Employee Summoned to Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul
A U.S. consulate employee in Turkey has been summoned for questioning related to last year's failed coup, following the arrest of his wife and daughter…
Issuance of US Visas for Iranian Students from Turkey 'Has Been Halted'
The US has halted the issuance of student visas for Iranian students from Turkey due to security concerns following the arrest of a US consulate…
Hawaii's Second Chance to Challenge Trump's Immigration Order
Hawaii has been granted another chance to challenge Trump's new immigration order, which is set to take effect on October 18 and includes travel bans…
2019 Green Card Lottery; U.S. State Department Clarifications
The U.S. virtual embassy in Iran has announced the start of the 2019 Green Card lottery for Iranian applicants, but emphasized that recent immigration restrictions…
The U.S. Seeks to Reduce Cuban Embassy Staff in Washington by 60%
The U.S. plans to reduce Cuban embassy staff in Washington by 60% following health concerns affecting American diplomats in Havana. This decision has led to…