December 2025

U.S. Visa Interview Delays 2026

Postponement of U.S. Consular Visa Interviews into 2026–2027: Legal and Practical Analysis

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Introduction Beginning in December 2025, U.S. consular posts—particularly in high-volume jurisdictions such as India—have initiated widespread rescheduling of non-immigrant visa interview appointments into 2026 and, in some cases, 2027. These postponements affect applicants across multiple employment-based non-immigrant categories, including H-1B, H-4, L-1, L-2, and related classifications. Importantly, these extended delays did not persist uniformly over […]

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H-1B Weighted Selection Process

Weighted Selection Process for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions (DHS Final Rule)

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Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Document Number: 2025-23853Type: Final rule implementing a revised H-1B cap selection processScheduled Publication Date: December 29, 2025Pages: Approximately 303 Purpose and Overview of the Change The Department of Homeland Security, through USCIS, has issued a final rule revising the H-1B cap lottery selection process.

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H-1B 60-Day Grace Period

The 60-Day H-1B Grace Period: Legal Foundations, Compliance Standards, Beneficiary Rights, and Employer Considerations

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Introduction The 60-day post-termination grace period for H-1B professionals is one of the most consequential regulatory protections in U.S. employment-based immigration law. While H-1B status is traditionally tied directly to active employment, the grace period provides temporary relief to individuals who lose employment unexpectedly. The provision, incorporated into immigration regulations to address the realities of

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H-1B Employee Termination

Termination of H-1B Employees: Legal Standards, Regulatory Obligations, Employer Liability, and Beneficiary Rights

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Introduction Termination of an H-1B employee is not a routine HR event. Unlike normal at-will employment, where an employer may terminate a worker for any lawful reason, the H-1B category imposes strict federal immigration obligations on the employer. These rules arise from the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the regulations of the United States Citizenship

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Change of Status COS

Understanding Change of Status (COS) in the United States: Legal Requirements, Employment Authorization, Compliance Risks, and Best-Practice Guidance

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Introduction A Change of Status (COS) in the United States is one of the most frequently misunderstood procedures within the non-immigrant visa framework. Many applicants, employers, and HR teams mistakenly believe that once a COS petition is filed, the beneficiary may begin employment in the new status. This misunderstanding can result in unauthorized employment, violations

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H-1B Visa Stamping Update Chennai

H-1B Visa Stamping Update: U.S. Consulate Chennai Reschedules Post–December 15 Interviews

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The U.S. Consulate in Chennai has issued an official notification affecting H-1B principal applicants and H-4 dependents with interview appointments scheduled on or after December 15. Due to newly implemented internal procedures and operational constraints, the Consulate has begun automatically rescheduling many of these interviews, with the majority of applicants receiving new appointment dates in

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H-1B Prudential Visa Revocation

H-1B and Prudential Visa Revocation: Legal Consequences, Risks, and Essential Guidance for Non-immigrant Workers

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Introduction Prudential visa revocation has become increasingly common in recent years, particularly for individuals in professional non-immigrant statuses such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, and F-1. A prudential revocation occurs when the U.S. Department of State (DOS) revokes a visa while the visa holder is physically present in the United States. The rationale is “precautionary”: DOS

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Trump Gold Card Green Card

Trump’s “Gold Card” Employment-Based Green Card Path: Comprehensive Legal Analysis, Fees, Eligibility, and Practical Challenges

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The proposed “Gold Card” Green Card program, announced under the Trump Administration’s 2025 immigration framework, has generated significant attention among employers, foreign professionals, and immigration practitioners. While the policy has been described as a streamlined merit-based immigrant visa pathway, its actual implementation—based on available proclamations, administrative guidance, and fee structures—reveals a far more complex and

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USCIS I-140 RFE Trends

Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions: USCIS RFE Trends and Best Practices for I-140 Filings

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The Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is the cornerstone of most employment-based permanent residency cases. Whether filed under the EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 category, the I-140 requires a petitioner to establish—through credible, contemporaneous, and verifiable evidence—that the beneficiary qualifies for the requested classification and that the employer possesses the ability to offer the

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