US-Iran Conflict Disrupts Travel and Visa Processing for H-1B Workers

The escalating conflict between the US and Iran is disrupting travel and visa processing for foreign workers holding US employment visas such as H-1B and L-1. Immigration attorneys Rahul Reddy and Emily Neumann warn that flight cancellations, embassy closures, and delays at Gulf transit hubs like Dubai and Doha may strand visa holders abroad, risking their legal status despite valid petitions. The US Embassy in Kuwait has suspended consular services, intensifying challenges for affected workers.