The Department of State has announced a significant restructuring of visa operations across Africa, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Under this initiative, routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates will be consolidated into designated regional visa processing hubs or centers. According to the Department of State, this realignment is intended to
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New TPS Placeholder Dates for Multiple Countries Set by Court Order
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- Federal courts have temporarily blocked or postponed TPS terminations for, Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen that were scheduled to end between November 2025 and May 2026.
- TPS beneficiaries from these countries retain legal status and work authorization, for now.
- Employers should review affected Form I-9s and complete Supplement B reverification,