August 29, 2025
New Team Member
Brelje & Bus Immigration Law P.C. is excited to announce the addition of a new Team Member, Paralegal Jin Qian. Ms. Jin Qian has over 25 years of experience in business immigration, having worked with several prominent law firms in the San Francisco Bay...
read moreAugust 25, 2025
U.S. Launches Sweeping Continuous Vetting of 55 Million Visa Holders
An important update on U.S. immigration and visa policy was announced on August 21, 2025: The U.S. Department of State has introduced a "continuous vetting" policy that applies to all 55 million current U.S. visa holders, including tourists, students, and business travelers—many of whom...
read moreJune 25, 2025
Updated Screening and Vetting Procedures for F, M, and J Visa Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has issued updated guidance for consular officers regarding the screening and vetting of F, M, and J (FMJ) visa applicants (which includes new and returning applicants). This guidance aims to ensure that foreign nationals admitted to the United...
read moreJune 12, 2025
Student and Exchange Visitor Visa Pause
On May 27, 2025, the Department of State issued a cable that states: “Effective immediately, in preparation for an expansion of required social media screening and vetting, consular sections should not add any additional student or exchange visitor (F, M, and J) visa appointment...
read moreJune 06, 2025
President Trump Enacts “Travel Ban” for Citizens of Twelve Countries Plus Travel Restrictions for Seven Additional Countries
President Trump signed a proclamation on June 4, 2025, enacting full suspension of entry to the U.S. for citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar/Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The rationale behind each...
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