The State Department has rapidly activated its expanded “online presence review” announced last week for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants starting December 15, 2025, and U.S. consulates in India are already rescheduling thousands of H-1B/H-4 visa appointments into...
Your updated, no-surprises guide to consulates, visa risks, CBP inspections, and reentry challenges. The holiday season brings well-deserved rest and reunions—and we continue to receive many questions about travelling abroad because international travel, under the...
Dear Clients and Friends, USCIS has quietly implemented a broad pause on adjudicating immigration benefits for individuals born in — or citizens of — 19 designated countries. This is a major escalation in what has become an era of intensified vetting, and it has...
As the holiday season approaches, many foreign national employees are planning international trips to visit loved ones. While these breaks are well-deserved, they can also bring unexpected immigration challenges—especially for those in H-1B, L-1, O-1, F-1, or parole...
As we navigate another wave of uncertainty, one thing is clear: this government shutdown will leave ripple effects across workplaces for weeks, if not months. While the government is expected to reopen soon, the impact on employers and their teams will extend well...
Dear Clients and Friends, The latest DHS policy change — ending automatic EAD extensions — is yet another unexpected and, frankly, unjustified action. This one affects nearly 800,000 workers and their employers, disrupting plans and creating uncertainty in the...
Dear Clients and Friends, Just as crossing the Ironman finish line takes resilience and preparation, navigating today’s immigration changes requires the same strength and focus. As the government shutdown continues, many employers and their foreign talent are also...
Dear Clients and Friends, The federal government shutdown continues, and its effects across immigration systems and many others are being felt. What’s New: USCIS remains open (filing fees funded) However, we’re seeing processing delays. Additionally, it has issued...