Resources

U.S. government agencies

U.S. Department of State

• December 16, 2026 Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals
• September 6, 2025 DOS Visa News Posting: Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in Their Country of Residence
• June 18, 2025 DOS press release: Announcement of Expanded Screenings and Vetting for Visa Applicants
• Consular Electronic Application Center: To apply for or check the status of non-immigrant visa application (or to see if visa has been revoked).
• June 7, 2025 DOS Visas News Posting: Suspension of Visa Issuance to Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and other National Security and Public Safety Threats

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• Border Search of Electronic Devices at Ports of Entry
• Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know

Miscellaneous

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

• Travel Bans and Restrictions
  • Quick-Reference Country Restriction Table (new resource: 26 February 2026)
  • Presidential Proclamation: Travel Ban effective January 1, 2026 (published 16 Dec. 2025)
  • Travel Bans and Restrictions
  • Presidential Proclamation Orders Travel Bans on 19 Countries (published June 2025)
• DOS Halts Adding New F, M, J Visa Appointment Capacity Pending Guidance on Expansion of Social Media Screening 
• 10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Student Visa

Resources from former visa officer

• Argo: an organization of former visa officers who provide consulting services to individuals preparing to apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate. 
  • Argo Visa – YouTube channel. (updated link: 26 February 2026)
• ZF Visa Guides: guides from U.S. Immigration attorneys who are former visa officers.
  • ZF Visa - YouTube channel. (updated link: 26 February 2026)

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• Student Financial Management Center
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• Student Success One Stop