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Winter Storm Fern Cancels More Than 10,000 U.S. Flights, Triggers Nationwide Airline Waivers
A coast-to-coast winter storm grounded over 10,000 flights on January 25, prompting airlines to issue fee-free change waivers and leaving airports from Dallas to Boston deserted. Companies face duty-of-care headaches and cascading delays that could last several days, underscoring the need for robust travel-risk planning.
Stricter Social-Media Screening Drives Spike in U.S. Visa Refusals for Indian Applicants
U.S. consulates in India are issuing record numbers of section 221(g) notices after expanding mandatory social-media and criminal-history checks. The resulting visa delays are stranding H-1B employees abroad, disrupting projects and forcing companies to rethink travel timelines.
H-1B Interview Slots in India Pushed to 2027 as New U.S. Rules and Backlogs Collide
All five U.S. consulates in India have pushed the next available H-1B visa-stamping appointments into 2027, citing heavy backlogs and new screening rules. The unprecedented wait times threaten U.S. project timelines and force employers to seek costly stop-gap solutions.