Trump Administration Replaces H-1B Lottery With Wage-Based Selection
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U.S. Embassy and Consulates Across India Shut 24–26 Dec., Halting Visa Services
A presidential order closing federal offices has forced the entire U.S. Mission in India to suspend routine consular services from 24–26 December. Visa applicants—including H-1B workers and students—must reschedule interviews, likely extending already-long wait times and disrupting holiday travel plans.
New York’s ‘Green Light’ Driver’s-License Law for Undocumented Immigrants Survives Federal Challenge
A federal court has dismissed the Trump administration’s attempt to overturn New York’s Green Light Law, confirming that undocumented residents can continue to obtain standard driver’s licenses. The ruling enhances mobility for thousands of mixed-status families and requires employers to adjust I-9 and relocation policies to reflect that a New York license no longer proves legal immigration status.
Holiday Crowds but Smooth Skies: Connecticut Airports Report On-Time Performance on Christmas Eve
Bradley International and Tweed New Haven kept flights largely on schedule on 24 December, demonstrating that proactive staffing and mild weather can counterbalance record holiday crowds. The smooth operations provide lessons for mobility teams overseeing year-end business travel.
Orlando Tops List of Holiday Delay Hotspots, Study Warns Business Travelers
A new SkyRefund study names Orlando International as the worst U.S. airport for December delays, with more than one in four flights running late. Mobility teams should build extra buffers or choose alternate routings for holiday-season business trips to Florida.