{"id":6250,"date":"2026-07-07T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/?p=6250"},"modified":"2026-07-07T14:34:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:34:40","slug":"7-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-switching-visas-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/es\/2026\/07\/07\/7-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-switching-visas-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Switching Visas in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6250\" class=\"elementor elementor-6250\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb67967 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb67967\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0988c96\" data-id=\"0988c96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b15ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2b15ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"625\">Switching visas in 2026 is more complex due to stricter U.S. immigration policies. This article covers seven common mistakes applicants make and how to avoid them to improve their chances of approval.<\/p><p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"921\">Whether you&#8217;re transitioning from a tourist visa to a work visa, changing from a nonimmigrant visa to an immigrant visa, or applying for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident, understanding these common pitfalls can help you avoid delays and strengthen your application.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8312d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8312d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 2026 Immigration Landscape: What Changed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79664c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79664c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Department of State announced an indefinite pause on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visahq.news\/2026-01-14\/us\/state-department-halts-immigrant-visas-from-75-countries-over-public-charge-concerns\/\">immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries<\/a> effective January 21, 2026, citing &#8220;public-charge&#8221; concerns. This freeze doesn&#8217;t affect short-term visitor and work visas, but will stall thousands of family-based and employment-based green card cases.<\/p><p>Additionally, USCIS issued new policy guidance on May 22, 2026, heavily restricting <a href=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/es\/2026\/05\/29\/what-the-new-uscis-memo-means-for-green-card-applicants\/\">Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications<\/a>, declaring that obtaining a green card inside the U.S. is now &#8220;extraordinary relief&#8221; rather than an automatic entitlement.<\/p><p>President Trump&#8217;s administration has also implemented enhanced vetting requiring five years of social media handles, 15 years of biographical information, and comprehensive biometric screening for visa applicants, warranting additional scrutiny. The Department of Homeland Security and border protection agencies now employ &#8220;extreme vetting&#8221; standards across all immigration pathways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88b10b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"88b10b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6260\" alt=\"A lawyer having a discussion with client on how to switch visas in 2026.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2713434199-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dd17b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dd17b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>\n1. Ignoring the 75-Country Immigrant Visa Pause<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da4ec7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da4ec7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>The Mistake:<\/strong> Immigrant visa applicants from affected countries attempting to file new immigrant visa applications after <a href=\"https:\/\/ais.usvisa-info.com\/en-it\/niv\/information\/announcements\">January 21, 2026<\/a>, without understanding the pause.<\/p><p><strong>The Reality:<\/strong> The State Department paused all immigrant visa issuances to nationals of countries with high public assistance rates, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Lebanon, Morocco, Nepal, and many others. Consular officers will refuse all new immigrant visa applications filed on or after January 21, while Washington reassesses screening protocols.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><p>Check if your country is on the pause list before beginning the visa application process.<\/p><\/li><li><p>If you&#8217;re from an impacted country, consider nonimmigrant alternatives like H-1B, L-1, or F-1 visas, which remain unaffected.<\/p><\/li><li><p>If you&#8217;re a dual national, you may be exempt if you apply using a valid passport from a non-listed country.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c402be9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c402be9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2.\nEngaging in Unauthorized Employment During Status Transition\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01ddcea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01ddcea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>The Mistake:<\/strong> Foreign national employees working without proper employment authorization documents while switching visa types.<\/p><p><strong>The Reality:<\/strong> Unauthorized employment occurs when a foreign national performs work, paid or unpaid, without valid employment authorization, including working without an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), freelancing online, or starting a business without authorization. Even brief unauthorized employment periods can disqualify you from adjustment of status under the new USCIS policy.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Wait for employment authorization approval before starting work.<\/p><\/li><li><p>If you&#8217;re transferring between <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/H-1B_visa\">H-1B<\/a> employers, ensure there are no gaps in employment coverage.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Consult an immigration attorney before engaging in any work activity during status transitions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-735ce50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"735ce50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2697724975-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6264\" alt=\"An employee engaging in Unauthorized Employment During Visa Status Transition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2697724975-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2697724975-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2697724975-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2697724975-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2697724975-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2697724975-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c29138 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c29138\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>3. Providing Insufficient or Inconsistent Financial Documentation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fa5177 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fa5177\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>The Mistake:<\/strong> Submitting bank statements with sudden large deposits, insufficient coverage, or inconsistent income documentation.<\/p><p><strong>The Reality:<\/strong> Visa officers expect bank statements covering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openvisa.org\/blog\/visa-application-mistakes-2026-10-errors-that-cause-rejection\">3-6 months<\/a> showing regular income deposits, stable balances, and no strange movements. Large, sudden deposits look worse than modest, consistent balances and raise red flags about fund sources. Financial proof must demonstrate you can afford your trip without depleting savings.<\/p><p><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Show 3-6 months of bank statements with regular income deposits<\/p><\/li><li><p>Maintain 2-3x your trip cost in savings (e.g., $3,000 trip = show $6,000-9,000)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Provide employment letters plus pay slips for the last 3-6 months<\/p><\/li><li><p>Explain any large deposits with documentation<\/p><\/li><li><p>Avoid last-minute huge deposits before application submission<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d7306f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d7306f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Failing to Maintain Strong Home Country Ties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-424b7d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"424b7d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>The Mistake:<\/strong> Visa applicants not demonstrating objective evidence of life firmly rooted in their home country.<\/p><p><strong>The Reality:<\/strong> Immigration authorities weigh home country ties against destination country connections. More home country ties indicate a lower risk of overstay, while stronger UK\/U.S. ties without balancing home country evidence create a higher refusal risk. Applicants with limited employment, property ownership, or family commitments in their home country face enhanced scrutiny.<\/p><p><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong><\/p><p>Provide objective evidence, including:<\/p><ul><li><p>Employment verification showing you have a job to return to.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Property ownership documentation or rental agreements<\/p><\/li><li><p>Family commitments and dependents in your home country<\/p><\/li><li><p>Enrollment status confirmation for international students<\/p><\/li><li><p>Travel history demonstrating compliance with previous visa terms<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e40801 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e40801\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. \nApplying for Adjustment of Status on Non-Dual Intent Visas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f66579c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f66579c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>The Mistake:<\/strong> Filing AOS while on B-1\/B-2, F-1, or TN visas without switching to dual intent status first.<\/p><p><strong>The Reality:<\/strong> Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/memos\/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf\">May 22, 2026 USCIS policy memorandum<\/a>, filing an Adjustment of Status while on non-dual intent visas carries a significantly higher risk. Dual intent isn&#8217;t a guarantee; simply having an H-1B or L-1 visa status no longer automatically guarantees favorable AOS decisions.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Consider switching to a dual intent status (H-1B or L-1) before filing Adjustment of Status (AOS) if you&#8217;re currently on B-1\/B-2, F-1, or TN visas.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Strengthen your application with evidence of community ties, good moral character, and economic contributions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-962055b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"962055b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2688471793-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6258\" alt=\"Applying for Permanent Residency or Adjustment of Status\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2688471793-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2688471793-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2688471793-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2688471793-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2688471793-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shutterstock_2688471793-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cef5f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cef5f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>6. Not Disclosing Immigration History or Previous Rejections<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5a156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d5a156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>The Mistake:<\/strong> Assuming previous visa refusals don&#8217;t matter or hiding immigration history from consular officers.<\/p><p><strong>The Reality:<\/strong> Previous immigration violations create serious complications with automatic rejections during re-entry ban periods and enhanced scrutiny. Lying is always worse than whatever you&#8217;re hiding. Address what has changed since the previous refusals.<\/p><p><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Disclose all previous visa applications and refusals<\/p><\/li><li><p>If you received refusal letters, explain what has changed since then<\/p><\/li><li><p>Provide documentation showing changed circumstances for post-ban applications<\/p><\/li><li><p>Be prepared for comprehensive vetting that includes 15 years of personal history<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c457c29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c457c29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Ignoring Social Media Vetting Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed71a47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed71a47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>The Mistake:<\/strong> Not preparing for expanded social media screening under Trump&#8217;s enhanced vetting policies.<\/p><p><strong>The Reality:<\/strong> Consular officers now review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c1dz0g2ykpeo\">five years of social media handles<\/a>, five years of passport numbers, and a decade of email addresses for visa applicants. The Trump administration requires social media handles from Europeans and other expedited travelers using the visa waiver program, affecting 42 countries.<\/p><p><strong>How to Avoid:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Prepare to disclose all social media handles used over the past five years<\/p><\/li><li><p>Review your social media for posts that may be antagonistic toward the United States<\/p><\/li><li><p>Understand that social media will be reviewed for national security concerns<\/p><\/li><li><p>Be aware that H-1B applicants face special emphasis on employment history investigation<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d843aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d843aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1560645272-1024x678.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5059\" alt=\"Ignoring Social Media Vetting Requirements when switching visas.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1560645272-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1560645272-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1560645272-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1560645272-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1560645272-2048x1356.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/abbasiimmigrationlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1560645272-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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