U.S. Expands H-1B, H-4 Online Presence Screening for Visa Applicants
The U.S. expands social media screening for H-1B, H-4, and other visas, requiring public profiles and causing significant…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Spirit Airlines Faces Shutdown Risk Without DIP Financing
Spirit missed a DIP financing trigger for a $100 million draw from a $475 million court-approved package, triggering…
Arizona Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On Dec. 13, 2025, multiple states sued to halt a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on…
Israelis Face Public Social Media Vetting for U.S. Visas
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem asks F, M, and J applicants to set social media public for vetting…
Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants Face New Challenges and Arrests
In 2025 USCIS tightened marriage-based green card processing with stricter intake checks, form-edition enforcement, more RFEs, and increased…
USCIS Tightens Photo Policy: New Biometrics Required for Many Filings
Effective December 12, 2025, USCIS will reuse photos only if taken within 36 months at an authorized biometric…
Form I-140G: Petition for the Gold Card Immigrant Visa
Form I-140G launches the Gold Card pathway under Executive Order 14351. Applicants must pre-register at trumpcard.gov and wait…
DHS Ends FRP Programs for Seven Countries Restores Case-by-Case Parole
DHS ended categorical FRP programs for seven countries, citing security and fraud risks. Parole generally ends January 14,…
How to Verify a Visa Revocation Email: Spot Real vs Scam
Treat visa revocation emails as untrusted until verified. Check CEAC directly, confirm the sender’s .gov domain, and contact…