U.S. begins mandatory facial-biometric screening for all foreign travelers
Beauty-salon entrepreneur Mora Namdar tapped to run U.S. passport and visa operations
Federal judge questions ‘vindictive’ prosecution of deported Salvadoran brought back to U.S.
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DHS Biometric Entry-Exit Rule Takes Effect Across All U.S. Ports
CBP’s new rule requiring biometric capture for all foreign nationals at every U.S. entry and exit point took effect on December 26. The change removes age and nationality exemptions and is expected to speed automation while fuelling privacy concerns. Multinational employers should prepare travellers for facial-recognition procedures and potential queues during the holiday rush.
U.S. Broadens Social-Media Vetting to All H-1B and Visa-Waiver Travellers
Effective immediately, all H-1B applicants and many visa-waiver travellers must submit five years of social-media history for algorithmic screening. The policy seeks to curb extremism but raises free-speech and data-privacy concerns, adding weeks—or months—to visa processing for some employees.
India Presses U.S. Over Holiday-Period H-1B Appointment Cancellations
New Delhi has formally asked Washington to resolve sweeping H-1B and student-visa interview cancellations that hit Indian applicants during the U.S. holiday shutdown. Delays now stretch into 2026, forcing U.S. employers to revisit start dates and contingency plans.
Winter Storm Grounds 1,100+ U.S. Flights, Disrupting Post-Christmas Business Travel
Heavy snow and high winds triggered more than 1,100 flight cancellations on December 26, disrupting corporate and holiday travel in the U.S. Northeast. Companies should brace for ongoing delays and ensure assignees monitor I-94 expiration if trips are prolonged.