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H-1B 221(g) Slips After Social Media Vetting: What It Means
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will routinely screen social media for all H‑1B and H‑4 applicants, leading to more…
Vance: States may hire Americans before suing over $100K H-1B fee
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation set a $100,000 supplemental H‑1B/entry fee effective Sept. 21, prompting agency guidance and multi‑state and…
Michigan AG Nessel Joins Multistate Suit Against $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A 20‑state coalition sued on December 12, 2025, to block a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions, arguing it violates…
U.S. Travel Industry Pushes Back on Social Media Vetting for VWP Travelers
A DHS proposal would require Visa Waiver travelers to give five years of social media history, past emails, and family…
Gazans with visas travel abroad through Israel via Erez Crossing
Rafah’s closure makes Erez Gaza’s primary exceptional exit route. Travelers need both Gaza exit and Israeli entry permits; medical cases…
German Embassy Tehran Resumes Schengen Visa Applications on Jan 7 2026
Germany’s Tehran embassy will resume Schengen visa intake on January 7, 2026; TLScontact will open a waiting list for scheduling.…
Philippine Travelers Begin Visa-Free Oman Trips in 2026
Oman will add the Philippines to its visa-exempt list “from 2026,” reportedly allowing up to 14-day tourist stays. No specific…
Singapore to Phase Out Foreign Performers Scheme by June 2026
MOM will close the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme on June 1, 2026, after uncovering syndicate-led abuses. Current permits stay…