USCIS Now Demands New $100,000 H-1B Fee in RFEs, Stunning Employers
State Department Tells Consulates to Deny Visas Over Chronic Health Conditions
Government Shutdown Triggers 1,500+ Flight Cancellations as FAA Orders Capacity Cuts
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San Francisco Hearing Spotlights Unique Mobility Barriers for Transgender Immigrants
At a November 10 public hearing, San Francisco’s Immigrant Rights Commission examined how mismatched identity documents, border delays, and employment-authorization hurdles uniquely affect transgender immigrants. The session’s recommendations—ranging from legal-aid funding to CBP training—signal emerging best-practice expectations for employers with trans expatriates and assignees.
U.S. tightens visa rules: obesity and other chronic health issues now grounds for denial
A new State-Department directive instructs consular officers to deny or delay U.S. visas if an applicant’s chronic health condition—such as obesity, diabetes, or heart disease—could lead to significant public-health costs. The policy applies across immigrant and non-immigrant categories, expanding the long-standing public-charge test and creating immediate compliance headaches for business travelers, students, and corporate mobility teams.
FAA orders 10 % flight cuts at 40 major U.S. airports as government shutdown drags on
With the U.S. government shutdown now in its sixth week, the FAA has ordered airlines to slash flight schedules by up to 10 % at 40 major airports, triggering thousands of cancellations and delays. Carriers are offering no-penalty rebooking, but corporate mobility teams face higher costs and logistical headaches as peak year-end travel collides with reduced air-traffic-control capacity.