Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 09 APRIL 2024

DOS Implements New Visa Restrictions For Transportation Operators Facilitating Irregular Migration

Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Explore more from Klasko Immigration Law Partners

The Department of State (DOS) has implemented a new visa restriction policy that "targets owners, executives, and senior officials of charter flight...

United StatesImmigration
Klasko  
Klasko  
Author LinkedIn connections

The Department of State (DOS) has implemented a new visa restriction policy that "targets owners, executives, and senior officials of charter flight, ground, and maritime transportation companies providing transportation services designed for use primarily by persons intending to migrate irregularly to the United States."

The new policy expands and supersedes the Nicaragua policy on charter flights issued in November 2023.

Details:

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

View source

Related Articles

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Department Of State Announces Compliance With Court Order Ending Diversity Visa Issuance Pause

Following a federal court order in Medani v. Trump, the U.S. Department of State has resumed issuing Diversity Immigrant Visas after a nine-month pause that began in December 2025. DV-2026 selectees now face a critical deadline of September 30, 2026, to complete their visa processing or permanently lose their opportunity for permanent residence through the diversity visa lottery program.
United StatesImmigration
Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig
Article

New H1B Visa Fee Proposal: Who Would Pay $103,265?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, potentially transforming the economics of foreign worker sponsorship. This comprehensive analysis examines who would pay this substantial charge, when it would apply, its legal foundation compared to the previously challenged $100,000 rule, and the potential court challenges that could determine whether federal agencies can impose six-figure fees on employers to fund broader immigration system costs.
United StatesImmigration
Akalan Law Firm
Akalan Law Firm
Article

E-2 Visa: A Complete Guide To E-2 Visa Requirements And How To Apply

Foreign nationals from treaty countries seeking to launch, buy, or actively run a U.S. business can explore the E-2 Treaty Investor visa, a flexible nonimmigrant option requiring substantial investment and active management. This comprehensive guide examines eligibility requirements, compares E-2 to EB-5 pathways, and outlines the application process from initial planning through visa issuance.
United StatesImmigration
Akalan Law Firm
Akalan Law Firm
Article

Duration Of Status Rule Postponed Before It Takes Effect

A federal court in Massachusetts has postponed the Department of Homeland Security rule that would have ended 'duration of status' admissions for F, J, and I nonimmigrants, originally scheduled to take effect September 15, 2026. This preliminary injunction affects students, exchange visitors, foreign media representatives, and their sponsoring institutions, though the postponement is not a final invalidation of the rule and litigation continues.
United StatesImmigration
Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Article

Revised Form I-485 Takes Effect Sept. 18

USCIS is implementing a revised Form I-485 on September 18, 2026, with no grace period for transition, requiring immediate use of the new edition for all green card adjustment of status applications. The updated form incorporates significant changes related to the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule, affecting documentation requirements and filing procedures. Employers and immigration sponsors must carefully navigate the hard cutoff date to avoid application rejections.
United StatesImmigration
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Article

Duration Of Status Rule Postponed Before It Takes Effect

A federal court in Massachusetts has postponed the Department of Homeland Security rule that would have ended 'duration of status' admissions for F, J, and I nonimmigrants, originally scheduled to take effect September 15, 2026. This preliminary injunction affects students, exchange visitors, foreign media representatives, and their sponsoring institutions, though the postponement is not a final invalidation of the rule and litigation continues.
United StatesImmigration
Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Article

Proposed Rule Would Eliminate The 60-Day Grace Period For Many Temporary Work Visa Categories

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that currently allows workers in H-1B, L-1, O-1, E, and TN visa categories to remain in the United States after their employment ends. If finalized, this rule would require immediate departure or status change the day after employment termination, fundamentally altering how employers and foreign workers manage job transitions and creating significant compliance challenges for both parties.
United StatesImmigration
Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Article

New USCIS Policy Limiting Adjustment Of Status: What You Need To Know

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new guidance reframing adjustment of status as a discretionary option requiring heightened scrutiny, rather than the routine pathway it has been for decades. What does this policy shift mean for foreign nationals already in the United States and the employers who sponsor them, and how should immigration strategies be reassessed in light of this change?
United StatesImmigration
Klasko Immigration Law Partners
Klasko Immigration Law Partners