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  • January 14, 2026

US Implements Sweeping Immigrant Visa Ban for 75 Countries

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The United States government is set to indefinitely suspend the processing of…
  • January 14, 2026

US Imposes Sweeping Visa Processing Freeze on 75 Nations

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a stunning move with far-reaching global implications, the United States Department…
  • October 2, 2025

New US Visa Policy Mandates In-Person Interviews for All

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In a significant policy shift affecting thousands of Costa Ricans, the United…
  • October 1, 2025

New US Visa Policy Ends Age-Based Interview Waivers

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The United States is set to implement a significant change to its…
  • September 30, 2025

New $250 US Visa Fee Plunged into Uncertainty

San José, Costa Rica — San José – A significant and controversial new fee for United States non-immigrant visas, scheduled…