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On Dec. 4, 2025, the U.S. Dept. of State updated its Foreign Affairs Manual to add “Specialized Trainers” to its list of eligible activities for B-1, Business Visitor visa issuance. ...more
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Effective December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will require all H-1B professional workers and H-4 dependents to make their social-media profiles publicly viewable so consular officers can conduct an “online...more
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