Day: July 27, 2026

State Dept.

Visa Denials Due to Social Media Work Halted

A federal judge paused the State Department (DOS) policy letting consular officers deny, revoke, or terminate visas based on a noncitizen’s work history in social media. On July 14, 2026, Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia stayed the decision of Coalition

Some Green Card Applicants Potentially Face $10,000 Bond

The U.S. government considered a potentially $100,000 for certain green card applicants applying from outside the United States. The Wall Street Journal reported the bond as refundable, though applicants likely wouldn’t see the money back until they naturalize. Naturalization typically takes at least five years after receiving a green card.