USCIS Switches to ‘Final Action Dates’ for All Employment-Based Green Card Filings in May
Labor Department Floats Major H-1B Prevailing-Wage Hike
Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn DHS Rule That Ended Automatic Work-Permit Extensions
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American Airlines Restarts Miami–Caracas Route as U.S. Lowers Venezuela Travel Warning
American Airlines will relaunch daily Miami–Caracas flights on April 30 after a seven-year hiatus. The move coincides with the State Department’s shift from Level 4 to Level 3 for Venezuela, offering new—but still risk-laden—options for corporate travelers and expatriates.
State Department Adds Nationwide Passport Fairs as Demand Surges
Facing record demand and DHS-related processing delays, the State Department has scheduled dozens of after-hours passport fairs nationwide through late May. First-time applicants can file in person without visiting a regional passport agency, easing pressure on urgent-travel appointments and helping businesses move new hires overseas faster.
U.S.–Philippines Announce 4,000-Acre ‘Economic Security Hub’ in Luzon Corridor
Washington and Manila have agreed to build a vast industrial zone in the Luzon Economic Corridor as part of the Pax Silica supply-chain alliance. The project includes fast-track visa provisions for U.S. technicians and reciprocal benefits for Filipino investors—key details for mobility teams planning semiconductor and critical-minerals assignments.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Sees Sub-5-Minute TSA Queues After Mid-April Staffing Fixes
Checkpoint data show Atlanta airport’s TSA lines fell to 1–2 minutes on April 18 after staffing reassignments and CAT-2 scanner installs. The smoother flow lets airlines cut minimum connection times and gives business travelers more schedule certainty, though officials warn the gains could reverse if the DHS funding stalemate drags on.