USCIS Tightens H-1B, Legal Immigration Policies Amid Fraud Concerns

USCIS has significantly increased scrutiny on H-1B and other legal immigration programs in 2025, implementing new policies, reduced work permit validities, and social media vetting. These measures, driven by an "America First" agenda and fraud investigations, are causing widespread delays for applicants, particularly from India. The changes aim to prioritize higher-skilled workers and enhance national security.

• USCIS escalates H-1B and legal immigration scrutiny.
• Operation Twin Shield targets widespread immigration fraud.
• New rule prioritizes higher-skilled, higher-paid H-1B workers.
• Work permit validity reduced; automatic extensions halted.
• Mandatory social media vetting causes visa delays in India.
• $100K fee for new H-1B petitions from abroad implemented.

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