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By law, all non-citizens aged 18 and older must carry proof of their immigration status at all times. Below is a list of documents you should carry to show your immigration status. For most temporary residents, this means a...more
The H-1B nonimmigrant category has been a target of extreme scrutiny under the current administration. H-1B sponsoring employers face a variety of new considerations affecting their petition beneficiaries such as:...more
U.S. consulates abroad have recently begun postponing a wide range of H‑1B and H‑4 visa interviews, resulting in significant delays in visa processing. Consulates in India have been among the most affected, as India remains...more
Many foreign nationals travel home during the holidays to visit family. Recent federal actions have significantly restricted international travel for some foreign nationals, creating a risk that some individuals could be...more
U.S. embassies and consular posts are rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments for some applicants. These delays were initially limited to posts in India and now are reported to have expanded to other countries....more
As 2025 comes to a close, multiple federal agencies have issued significant immigration-related announcements that will affect international travel, visa processing, and employment authorization in 2026. The developments...more
The U.S. Department of State recently implemented policies and processes that could significantly impact international travel over the holidays and into 2026. As employees consider international travel, they should be mindful...more
Below is a summary of the latest developments impacting immigration as of December 17, 2025. This update highlights key policy changes and compliance considerations to be aware of, including...more
Several consular posts are rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa interviews set for December 15 or later, with many pushed to March or June 2026 due to enhanced-vetting capacity limits. Our Immigration Team highlights what...more
The U.S. State Department (DOS) has announced expanded visa screening procedures impacting H-1B specialty occupation workers and their H-4 dependents applying for visas at U.S. consular posts abroad. Beginning December 15,...more
Updates regarding increased vetting for H-1B/H-4 visa applicants as well as shortened validity for Employment Authorization Documents are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Increased Screening for...more
In the first two weeks of December, the U.S. administration has introduced sweeping and significant changes in immigration policy. Our Business & Corporate Immigration practice at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin will be monitoring...more
Multiple U.S. consular posts, including Mission India, Ireland, and Vietnam, have begun unilaterally rescheduling certain H-1B and H-4 visa appointments originally set for December 2025. U.S. consular posts have attributed...more
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
The Trump Administration’s renewed “extreme vetting” posture is creating significant uncertainty for employers and challenges for foreign nationals, especially during peak holiday travel. Such challenges include U.S....more
Following the tragic November 26, 2025 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC and the arrest of an Afghanistan national for the shooting, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State...more
The past few weeks have brought a remarkable wave of activity across the US immigration landscape, with agencies moving quickly on policy shifts that will shape how employers and applicants navigate the system in 2026 and...more
H-1B and H-4 visa applicants have joined the growing list of visa categories subject to the Department of State’s “online presence review.” Starting December 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, including those applying...more
There have been many reports that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has begun automatically rescheduling some H-1B and H-4 visa appointments, with the DOS admitting that it is doing so in an effort to free up resources...more
The U.S. Department of State is implementing an expanded vetting process for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants beginning December 15, 2025, requiring a mandatory review of applicants’ online presence, including public social media...more
Significant rescheduling of H-1B/H-4 visa appointments in India, ongoing restrictions on third-country processing, and expanded visa applicant screening and vetting have constrained visa-processing options and heightened...more
As year-end travel approaches, employers and visa holders should take note of important considerations before leaving the United States. Heightened visa processing times and evolving consular requirements can create...more
U.S. employers and employees with nonimmigrant visa status should be aware of significant disruptions in the scheduling of H-1B and H-4 visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, with the potential for...more
Following last week’s announcement that the Dept. of State will expand social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, there have been reports that U.S. consulates are cancelling and rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa...more
The U.S. Department of State has imposed alarming delays on visa processing, causing H-1B employees and their family members to be stranded outside the United States....more