Texas GOP House Candidate Nick Plumb Claims H-4 Visa Creates University Admissions Backdoor
Texas candidate Nick Plumb calls H-4 visas a 'backdoor' to university perks as DHS proposes stricter oversight on…
H-4 Spouses Challenge DHS Rule Ending Automatic EAD Extensions
A federal lawsuit in California is challenging the DHS decision to end automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents…
H-1B and H-4 Travel to India: Delays and Enhanced Vetting Effects
U.S. employers planning for the FY 2027 H-1B cap must account for significant appointment delays in India. Success…
Microsoft Advises H-1B/H-4 Employees on Visa Stamping Delays
New U.S. visa vetting rules effective December 2025 have triggered massive appointment rescheduling for H-1B and H-4 workers.…
Worldwide H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Expands to All Applicants
The State Department will require social media and online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 applicants applying…
H-1B and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job
Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting…
H-1B/H-4 Interviews in India Delayed by Enhanced Vetting
A Dec. 3 policy introduced an online presence review for certain visas, prompting Indian consulates to reschedule many…
Mission India: H-1B/H-4 Interviews Rescheduled Under Presence Review
Mission India consulates rescheduled many H-1B and H-4 interviews after Dec. 8, moving dates often to March or…
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…
Step-by-Step H-1B/H-4 Visa Stamping Prep After Prudential Revocation
Prudential revocation voids the passport visa stamp but not a valid I‑94. Reentering needs a new H‑1B/H‑4 stamp.…
H-1B/H-4 Visa Cancellations in India Amid Social Vetting (Dec 2025)
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, the expanded online presence review requires social media checks for H-1B and H-4 applicants.…
H-1B/H-4 Visa Appointments in India Delayed by Social Media Vetting
The State Department’s December 15, 2025 expansion of social-media checks to H-1B and H-4 applicants has led Indian…
H-4 Spouse Status After an H-1B Spouse Dies: 204(l) Relief
The death of an H-1B worker ends H-4 status immediately. If an I-140 is pending or approved, INA…
H-4 EAD in 2026: Processing Times, Delays, and What Improves
H-4 EADs are still available in 2026 but processing is slower and less predictable. Eligibility requires H-4 status…