International trade · 07/01/1998Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Immigration Rule Change: Nonimmigrants Must Apply in Country of Nationality
Summary
A recent amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act requires nonimmigrants who overstay their visas to apply for new visas in their country of nationality, with exceptions for extraordinary circumstances.
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