Visas Late-2025 consular policy shifts create 2026 visa processing bottlenecks H-1B and H-4 interview rescheduling, expanded vetting requirements, and new restrictions on third-country national processing heighten travel risk and delay visa issuance iStock.com/Pradeep Thomas Thundiyil Image Eric Bord Partner, Morgan, Lewis Image Whitney Lohr Associate, Morgan Lewis Monday 12 January 2026 The end of 2025 was marked by significant rescheduling of H-1B/H-4 visa appointments in India, restrictions on third-country processing, and expanded visa applicant screening and Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas Amazon grants remote work option for H-1B holders stuck in India Visas Wage-weighted H-1Bs will end “level playing field” Politics Shorter EAD validity, and visa processing pauses trigger employer uncertainty Compliance Project Firewall forces firms to rethink hiring foreign talent