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US to Photograph Nearly All Non-Citizens at Entry and Exit Under Sweeping Biometric Rule
CBP finalized a rule on Oct 26 mandating that virtually every non-citizen be photographed when entering and leaving the United States. The measure, aimed at tightening identity checks and reducing visa overstays, will take effect in late December and covers travelers at all air, sea and land ports. Businesses must prepare foreign employees for the new procedure, while privacy groups are gearing up for legal challenges.
Interview Waivers Scrapped for Children and Seniors Applying for US Visas
A State Department regulation ending interview exemptions for applicants under 14 and over 79 took effect last month, but consular officials spotlighted the policy on Oct 26. The move tightens security but will lengthen wait times and complicate travel planning for families and senior executives.
DHS Opens Comment Period on Wage-Based H-1B Lottery Reform
USCIS published a notice on Oct 26 seeking comments on a rule that would give H-1B lottery preference to higher-paid jobs. Employers have 30 days to respond, and a final rule could be in place for the 2026 filing cycle. The shift could advantage firms offering top-tier wages while squeezing cost-sensitive employers.