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The Year in Immigration – 2025 Popular Reads on JD Supra

A look at some of the most well read immigration-related content published on JD Supra throughout all of 2025....more

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U.S. Consulates Delay H-1B and H-4 Visa Appointments for New Vetting Protocol

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The U.S. Department of State is expanding its review of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants' online presences, and U.S. consulates have started canceling and rescheduling visa appointments scheduled on or after Dec. 15, 2025, when...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Recent Immigration Updates Affecting Employers and Their Foreign National Employees

Over the past several months, the current administration has introduced significant changes to employment‑based immigration processes, producing increased risks associated with immigration‑related compliance obligations....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

US Consulates In India Rescheduling H-1B Visa Appointments

As a result of operational constraints related to the enhanced social media vetting of H-1B and H-4 visa applicants that will go into effect on December 15, 2025, U.S. consulates in India have begun automatically rescheduling...more

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New EEOC Guidance Aligns with DOL’s H-1B ‘Project Firewall,’ Stresses Foreign Worker Preferences Can Be a Form of ‘National...

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While not promulgating any new policies, this latest guidance emphasizes what EEOC sees as anti-American bias in employment practices, aligning closely with Project Firewall’s objective of prioritizing U.S. workers through...more

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H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointment Cancellations for Enhanced Vetting

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Following the Dept. of State’s announcement that it will expand its “online presence review” to all H‑1B and H-4 visa applicants starting Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India (“Mission India”) started, on Dec....more

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Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Birthright Citizenship in 2025–26 Term

On December 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted review in a case that will determine the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship....more

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USCIS Rolls Back Extended EAD Validity: What Employers Need to Know

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Effective December 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity periods. The maximum validity for certain categories will be...more

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State Department Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting of H-1B and H-4 Visa Applications

Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will expand its online presence review to include all H-1B and dependent H-4 visa applicants. As part of the expansion, announced by the State Department on December 3,...more

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U.S. Consulates in India Reschedule H-1B & H-4 Visas

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Foreign nationals and U.S. employers relying on visa stamping in India are facing significant new disruptions. Beginning Dec. 8, 2025, U.S. consular posts across India began mass-rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa interviews that...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Social Media Scrutiny: What the New H-1B and H-4 Visa Policy Means for Your Workforce

Beginning December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will significantly expand its social media screening practices to include all H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker visa applicants and their H-4 dependents applying for...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Expanded Social Media Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Renewals

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The Department of State has announced a new security-screening requirement that will directly affect H-1B employees and their H-4 dependents whenever they travel internationally and need to renew their visas. Effective...more

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USCIS Is Placing a Processing Hold and Re-Reviewing All Immigration Benefit Applications Filed by Applicants from the 19 Travel...

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On December 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum directing agency personnel to: (1) place a hold on pending immigration benefit requests for individuals from the 19 countries...more

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U.S. Supreme Court to Review the Administration’s Birthright Citizenship Order

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On Dec. 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the legality of the Administration’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order, issued on January 20, 2025. Birthright Citizenship is currently guaranteed under the...more

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Expanded Social Media Screening for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants

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The Department of State has announced that, effective December 15, 2025, all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will be subject to an online presence review, expanding a requirement previously limited to F, M, and J student and...more

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USCIS Announces Reduction of EAD Validity Period for Foreign Nationals in Certain Categories

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USCIS has announced the reduction of the maximum validity period from five years to 18 months for employment authorization documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens or foreign nationals beginning Dec. 5, 2025. The...more

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California’s 2026 Worker Notice Requirements: What Employers Need to Know

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Beginning February 1, 2026, California employers will be required to provide written notice of workers’ rights to each new employee upon hire, with delivery to all current employees on an annual basis. The stated purpose of...more

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Shortened Validity Periods of Employment Authorization Documents Will Affect Businesses!

On December 4, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is shortening the maximum durations of most employment authorization documents (EAD) for those whose status categories are applicable. The update...more

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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on National Origin Discrimination

The EEOC has issued a one-page technical assistance document, “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law” and updated its national origin discrimination landing page, reinforcing national origin...more

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Holiday Season 2025: Important Immigration and Travel Reminders

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As we approach the 2025 holiday season, many foreign nationals and their families are preparing for travel, reunions, and family gatherings. Even during this joyous time of year, it is crucial to stay on top of important...more

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Immigration: Increased Vetting and Restrictions on Entry of Certain Foreign Nationals

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new guidance on Nov. 27, 2025, allowing for negative, country-specific factors to be considered when foreign nationals from 19 countries are vetted for any U.S....more

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Important Updates in the New DHS Entry Suspension Memo

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On December 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a significant new policy memorandum PM-602-0192, titled “Hold and Review of all Pending Asylum Applications and all USCIS Benefit Applications...more

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Employers Can Expect Higher H‑1B/H‑4 Visa Denials + Delays as State Department Expands Review of Applicants’ Social‑Media Presence

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The U.S. Department of State announced expanded “online presence review” for H‑1B and H‑4 applicants, effective Dec. 15, 2025. Consular officers may review publicly available social‑media information, prior employment history...more

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Additional Vetting of U.S. Visa and Immigration Benefit Applicants Announced

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Following its Dec. 2, 2025 announcement to pause adjudication of certain U.S. immigration benefits applications filed by applicants born in or nationals of one of the 19 Travel Ban Countries, the U.S. government has announced...more

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USCIS Establishes New Vetting Center to Enhance Security Screening

On December 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the establishment of a specialized center to centralize and enhance the screening and vetting of foreign nationals within the U.S. immigration...more

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