Hold on Immigration Applications From 19 Countries; Social Media Vetting; and More

At a Glance

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will conduct a comprehensive review of approved benefit requests for foreign nationals from 19 African, Asian and Latin American countries who entered the United States on or after January 20, 2021, which may include an interview, even if an interview was previously conducted. 
  • Effective December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will conduct an online-presence review for all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents. 
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed a rule requiring travelers from visa-waiver countries applying via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization to disclose up to five years of social media history, along with other personal data. 

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