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Memorial Day 2026

What Exchange Visitors Should Know About Memorial Day Memorial Day is observed every year on the last Monday in May. In 2026, it falls on Monday, May 25. As a J-1 exchange visitor, you may notice that many businesses, government offices, banks, and post offices will be closed on this … »
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Understanding USCIS Policy Memo PM-602-0199 for J-1 Visa Holders

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum titled PM-602-0199. This memo provides guidance to USCIS officers about how they should review applications for adjustment of status — the process by which someone already in the United States applies for a green card … »
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Cinco de Mayo 2026

Cinco de Mayo (“the Fifth of May”) takes place, naturally, every year on May 5, which this year falls on a Tuesday. It commemorates not Mexican Independence Day, as is often incorrectly assumed (that’s September 16), but a pivotal 1862 victory in the Second Franco-Mexican War, in which a vastly outnumbered … »
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Iran War Travel Advisory April 2026

At the time of this writing, the United States and Israel’s war with Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, is far from reaching a peaceful conclusion.  Over 3,300 people have been killed in Iran thus far, and several major governments have issued advisories warning travelers of the dangerous conditions. The … »
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