Possible Government Shutdown after February 8, 2018

*Update* After a closure of three days, the federal government has resumed normal operations. On January 22, Congress passed, and the President signed, a continuing funding resolution that will fund the government through February 8, 2018, at which time the government could shut down again.   *Update* As of 2:30 pm on Friday, January 19, Read More »

Nonimmigrant visa suspension in Turkey

*UPDATE* December 28, 2017: the U.S. Department of State issued a Press Release to state that it has allowed “full resumption of visa services in Turkey.”   *UPDATE* November 10, 2017: the U.S. Mission toTurkey has resumed issuing nonimmigrant visas. Visa interviews will take place on a limited basis at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara Read More »