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DOL Resumes H-1B LCAs and PERM Processing Amid Backlog
FLAG returned October 31, 2025 after a month‑long outage. Filing for H‑1B LCAs and PERM resumes, but large backlogs (thousands…
CEO Denied B-1/B-2 Visa: Ambiguous Role and Weak Home Ties
A marketing firm CEO was refused a B-1/B-2 visa for a Las Vegas conference under Section 214(b). Despite broad travel…
Thanksgiving H-1B Travel: Re-entry Rules, Docs, and $100k Proclamation
Thanksgiving consulate slowdowns and a Sept 21, 2025 proclamation imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee for some new H‑1B petitions increase…
Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad: How Digital Nomads Keep the Spirit Alive
Americans in Bali, Lisbon and Bengaluru are staging Friendsgiving potlucks that blend local ingredients with holiday tradition. Video calls and…
Thanksgiving Travel Rush 2025: Essential Tips for Visa Holders
Record travel is expected for Thanksgiving 2025, peaking Nov. 26 and 30. Visa holders face extra screening; bring printed documents,…
Top 5 Thanksgiving Travel Mistakes Immigrants Make and How to Avoid
Travel during Thanksgiving poses special immigration risks: pending applications may be abandoned without Advance Parole, consulate closures (Nov. 27–28, 2025)…
Duke Eases Travel Guidance for Visa Holders, Advises Thorough Prep
Late 2025 guidance from Duke permits international travel for visa holders if planned carefully. Consult Duke Visa Services, register relevant…
Thanksgiving Closures: USCIS, IRS, and Embassies Impact Immigration
Thanksgiving Day closures on November 27, 2025, will pause USCIS, IRS, and consular services, delaying biometrics, visa stamping, and mail.…