It’s hard to believe that Tom Brady has been out of the NFL for nearly two full seasons after putting together a career that may never be replicated.
Brady went through the tough choice of whether to retire from the league and go to the other side of the sport in the broadcasting world. He played 23 seasons in the NFL between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing with seven Super Bowl titles.
One of his biggest counterparts, Aaron Rodgers, will be going through the same mental gymnastics over the next few weeks as his career hangs in the balance. Rodgers played most of his career with the Green Bay Packers but had stints with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers. On Monday night, Rodgers’ career may have wrapped up with a playoff loss to the Houston Texans.
Tom Brady is shown before the NFL Wild Card game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 11, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.(Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Brady, while at the unveiling of Fanatics Studios in Inglewood, California, was asked whether he had any advice for the four-time NFL MVP.
“It’s up to everybody to determine what they want their future to look like, and Aaron is gonna have a lot of opportunities in whatever he does post-career,” Brady told Fox News Digital. “But he’s had a tremendous career and whatever he chooses I’ll be happy for him because it’s the right thing for him.”
Brady has become a mainstay in the sports broadcasting world since he hung up his cleats as he and Kevin Burkhardt are the No. 1 announce team for FOX NFL games. He heard a ton of criticism in his first year about his broadcasting chops and whether he could be as great in the booth as he was on the field.
Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, left, chats with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady before a game Sept. 8, 2024, in Cleveland.(Jeff Lange / Akron Beacon Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
In season two, sports media experts and fans alike agreed that Brady showed tremendous improvement – highlighted by his analysis of how quarterbacks have to throw during windy games.
He opened up about his improvement to Fox News Digital.
“You know, my mom said that too,” he said with a smile. “You know, it’s been enjoyable just getting more comfortable. Like all of us, you start a job and you kind of don’t know what you don’t know and your first year, there’s a lot of learning. And look, this year there’s been a lot of learning for me too. Just constantly tinkering with my prep.
“But you know what I love? I have the best team at FOX Sports. I have the best bosses. They provide so much guidance and support for us. The No. 1 ranked studio show in America over the last thousand years. Our football broadcast has been kicking a–. I got a great team of people I work with – Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Rinaldi, Erin Andrews. I love working with them. All our directors, producers, our camera men, everyone behind the scenes, our graphic teams, we have the best team in sports and I love being a part of it.”
LifeX Discusses Why Health Innovation Keeps Outpacing Standards --And Why the Same Warnings Keep Repeating 5
Health innovation is a fast-paced world where new ideas and technologies emerge at lightning speed. From groundbreaking medical devices to cutting-edge digital health solutions, the landscape is constantly transforming. This rapid evolution raises an important question: why do standards often lag behind?
Atlanta, GA, January 14, 2026 – As we witness incredible advancements in healthcare, it becomes clear that the systems designed to regulate and support these innovations frequently struggle to keep pace. The implications ripple through patient care and provider practices alike, creating both excitement and challenges for all involved.
Examples of Recent Health Innovations
Recent health innovations are transforming the landscape of medicine in remarkable ways. Telemedicine, for instance, has surged in popularity. Patients can now consult healthcare providers from their homes. This shift enhances access to care and reduces the burden on physical facilities.
Wearable technology is another exciting development. Devices like smartwatches monitor heart rates and track fitness levels in real-time. They empower individuals to take charge of their health proactively.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves too. From diagnosing diseases earlier to predicting patient outcomes, AI tools are becoming integral to clinical practice.
Personalized medicine is gaining traction as genetic insights guide tailored treatment plans. This approach promises better results by addressing individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
These examples highlight how innovation continues pushing boundaries in healthcare delivery and outcomes, fostering an environment ripe for change and improvement.
Why Standards Struggle to Keep Up
Health innovation moves at lightning speed. New technologies, treatments, and approaches emerge almost daily. This rapid pace often leaves standards in the dust.
Regulatory bodies are typically slow to adapt. They require thorough research and validation before implementing new guidelines. As a result, innovations can face lengthy approval processes that hinder their immediate application.
Health systems vary widely across regions and countries. What works brilliantly in one area may not translate effectively elsewhere. This disparity complicates the establishment of universal standards.
Innovation also thrives on flexibility while standards demand consistency. Innovators need room to experiment and evolve their solutions without being bogged down by rigid frameworks.
The sheer volume of data generated makes it hard for regulatory agencies to keep track of emerging trends or potential risks associated with cutting-edge solutions. Balancing safety with progress remains an ongoing challenge for all involved.
The Impact on Patients and Healthcare Providers
Health innovations can transform the patient experience. New technologies streamline diagnostics and treatment options, providing faster results. Patients enjoy more personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Healthcare providers also benefit from these advancements. Cutting-edge tools enhance efficiency in daily operations, saving valuable time. This allows professionals to focus on what matters most – caring for patients.
The rapid pace of innovation can create challenges. Providers may feel overwhelmed by constant updates and new protocols. Integrating novel solutions into existing workflows requires significant effort and training.
At times, patients might struggle with understanding new technologies as well. Adjusting to telehealth or wearable devices can be daunting for some individuals. Ensuring that all parties are equipped with knowledge is crucial for success.
The relationship between health innovations and stakeholder experiences is complex yet vital for progress in healthcare delivery systems worldwide.
Challenges Faced by Health Innovators
Health innovators often encounter a myriad of challenges on their journey. One significant hurdle is navigating complex regulatory environments. Compliance can be an exhausting process, varying greatly by region and type of innovation.
Funding presents another obstacle. Securing necessary investment is crucial yet daunting. Many groundbreaking ideas struggle to attract financial backing, particularly those that require substantial initial outlays.
The pace of technological advancement can lead to constant shifts in consumer expectations. Innovators must stay agile, adapting their solutions to meet ever-evolving demands while maintaining quality and effectiveness.
Collaboration among stakeholders adds another layer of complexity. Health innovators frequently need to engage with healthcare providers, insurers, and patients but aligning diverse interests can be challenging.
There’s the issue of data privacy and security. As innovations become increasingly digitalized, ensuring patient information remains confidential necessitates robust strategies against potential breaches.
Strategies for Successful Implementation of Health Innovations
Successful implementation of health innovations requires a multifaceted approach. First, engage stakeholders early in the process. Their insights can shape solutions that truly meet user needs.
Training is crucial for both providers and patients. Comprehensive education ensures everyone understands how to utilize new technologies effectively. Consider pilot programs before full-scale rollout. Testing innovations on a smaller scale allows for adjustments based on real-world feedback.
Collaboration is key too; partnerships with tech developers can bridge gaps between innovative ideas and practical applications. Continuously monitor outcomes post-implementation. This helps identify areas for improvement while reinforcing what works well within the healthcare ecosystem.
The Importance of Embracing and Adapting to Constantly Evolving Health Innovations
The pace of health innovation shows no signs of slowing down. As new technologies and treatments emerge, they challenge existing standards and practices. This dynamic landscape requires a mindset shift among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patients alike.
Embracing change is essential for harnessing the full potential of these innovations. Adaptation isn’t just about keeping up; it’s about improving patient care and outcomes. By staying informed and flexible, healthcare providers can better serve their communities.
Health innovators must collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure that standards evolve alongside advancements. A proactive approach will help mitigate risks while fostering trust between stakeholders.
As we navigate this rapidly changing environment, an openness to new ideas will be crucial in shaping the future of healthcare. The journey calls for continuous learning and adaptation from everyone involved—especially when it comes to prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
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Hundreds of old-fashioned shoes recently washed up on a beach in Wales — and locals are still trying to figure out why.
Volunteers working for the Beach Academy CIC, an educational center in Porthcawl, found the shoes on Dec. 18 during their efforts on a rock pool restoration project.
The team was trying to clear out litter to help restore rock pools to their natural state when they found the cache.
Beach Academy founder Emma Lamport told Fox News Digital the shoes were found in a small area of Ogmore Beach, located in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.
About 200 shoes and soles were recovered, Lamport said, including men’s, women’s and children’s footwear.
Hundreds of old-fashioned shoes were recently discovered on a beach in Wales, puzzling local volunteers and researchers.(Beach Academy CIC via Facebook)
She outlined two theories about how they got there.
The strongest theory, she said, is that the shoes came from a 19th-century shipwreck called the Frolic, which struck nearby Tusker Rock. The ship was carrying cargo from Italy at the time.
“They were washed up the Ogmore River estuary and, every now and then, they appear… especially when there has been erosion of the river bank,” said Lamport.
The second theory is that, back in the 1960s, a local factory produced over 50,000 pairs of boots and shoes each week — and cobblers would dump any old boots that they couldn’t mend into the Ogmore River.
The unusual footwear discovery was made on Dec. 18 along Ogmore Beach in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.(Beach Academy CIC via Facebook)
Despite the odd nature of the discovery, Lamport said that “it seems the find is not unusual.”
“The well-preserved leather shoes, blackened over time, that have been found recently are not the first that have been found in the area,” she said.
“Locals have been relating stories of finding strange shoes along the South Wales coast.“
Lamport also stressed that the age of the shoes has not been professionally verified yet, leaving the origin a mystery.
“The well-preserved leather shoes, blackened over time, that have been found recently are not the first that have been found in the area,” said an expert. (Beach Academy CIC via Facebook)
A South Korean court heard arguments Tuesday seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as prosecutors accused the ousted leader of orchestrating a rebellion through his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024.
Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk asked the Seoul Central District Court to impose the sentence, arguing that Yoon’s actions amounted to “anti-state activities” and describing the decree as a “self-coup.”
Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office last spring, remains in custody while facing multiple criminal proceedings tied to the martial law episode and other controversies from his presidency. Prosecutors say the rebellion charge carries the most severe potential punishment.
Then South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of orchestrating a rebellion when he declared martial law on Dec. 3, arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Cho’s team argued in court that Yoon sought to prolong his hold on power by undermining South Korea’s constitutional system of governance.
Yoon has rejected the accusations, telling the court that the investigations into his conduct have been “frenzied” and marked by “manipulation” and “distortion.”
He has maintained that the declaration of martial law was intended to alert the public to what he viewed as the growing threat posed by the opposition Democratic Party, which used its legislative majority to block his political agenda.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces eight trials over various criminal charges in connection with his controversial martial law decree and other scandals.(AP)
Yoon argued that the exercise of presidential emergency powers cannot be treated as rebellion under the law.
The court is expected to deliver a verdict next month. Legal experts have said a life sentence is more likely than execution, noting that South Korea has not carried out a death penalty since 1997.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol criticized investigations on his rebellion charges, saying they have been “frenzied” and that they have involved “manipulation” and “distortion.”(AP)
Yoon is the first South Korean president who has faced a potential death penalty after leaving office since Chun Doo-hwan was sentenced to death in 1996 for various crimes. Chun’s death sentence was later commuted to life in prison, and he was subsequently pardoned and freed.
With the World Cup games coming to the U.S. in less than five months, some fans may have to miss out due to travel bans.
President Donald Trump issued a slew of full or partial travel bans to over 30 countries, with four participating in the games, with exemptions available for players and team personnel.
Fans from Iran, Haiti, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Senegal may be unable to travel to the U.S. to cheer on their teams.
The U.S. is set to co-host the tournament with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
Senegal fan Djibril Gueye told The Associated Press that in his view, if the U.S. is barring certain visitors, then the country “shouldn’t agree to host the World Cup.”
World Cup fans from Iran, Haiti, Ivory Coast and Senegal may be unable to travel to the U.S. due to travel bans currently in place. (Markus Gilliar – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)
“It’s up to the United States to provide the conditions, the means and the resources to allow the qualified countries, so everyone can go and support their team,” Gueye said.
Another Senegal fan, Sheikh Sy, told the AP that he went to the last World Cup in Qatar and is determined to find a way to go to the 2026 games.
“We’ve traveled everywhere with our team because we are the national fans of Senegal,” he said, as AP reported. “So, since Senegal has qualified for the World Cup, we absolutely have to go.”
The Senegal national team is set to have its first match against France on June 16.
Fatou Diedhiou, president of a group of female Senegal fans, said she is just waiting.
“The World Cup isn’t here yet; maybe they’ll change their minds. We don’t know. We [will] wait and see.”
Over 3.4 million people attended the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Mustafa Abumunes/AFP via Getty Images)
There were over 3.4 million spectators at the previous 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar, according to FIFA.
Players and coaches are also a bit concerned that fans will not be able to cheer them on, according to the AP’s reporting. Team coach Emerse Faé told the outlet it would be a “shame” to deny supporters.
“I’ve directed my administration to do everything within [its] power to make the 2026 World Cup an unprecedented success.”
He’s hopeful a deal can be reached, however — citing a flashback to Ivory Coast fans facing a similar issue for the Africa Cup in Morocco.
“In the end, everything went very smoothly, and they were able to come as long as they had tickets to see the matches. I think things will be sorted out by the time of the World Cup,” Faé said.
The Ivory Coast national team is slated to play its first match on June 14 against Ecuador.
“I [the World Cup is] going to be the greatest, and we are setting records on ticket sales,” Trump said.(Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)
Haiti is set up for its debut on June 13 against Scotland — with Iran facing off against New Zealand on June 15.
In November, President Trump announced a “FIFA Pass” visa system that will prioritize appointment scheduling for soccer fans, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
“I’ve directed my administration to do everything within [its] power to make the 2026 World Cup an unprecedented success. I think it’s going to be the greatest, and we are setting records on ticket sales,” Trump said at the time.
“With this FIFA Pass, we can make sure that those who buy a ticket, [who] are legitimate football fans or soccer fans… [that] they can come and attend the World Cup in the best conditions — starting from getting their visa and then coming, of course, in the country to enjoy,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino added.
Several monkeys continue to be on the loose in St. Louis, Missouri, according to city officials — and now, the city’s Department of Health has called off its search for the roaming animals.
The animals were first reported near a park on the city’s north side on Thursday, Department of Health spokesperson Willie Springer told The Associated Press.
Vervet monkeys are medium-sized primates native to Africa.
They’re known for their grayish-green fur and dark facial features, according to the African Wildlife Foundation.
An unknown number of vervet monkeys, such as the one shown here, are said to be on the loose in St. Louis, Missouri. (iStock)
Vervet monkeys that live near human populations are sometimes considered pests — as they may steal food, raid crops, and take other items, often leading to lethal control measures, the foundation noted.
At this time, it is unclear exactly how many monkeys are on the loose — and who owns them.
Springer said the largest number of monkeys reported together so far is four, suggesting there is not a large group roaming the city.
Ownership claims are also unlikely, as residents are not legally permitted to own monkeys in St. Louis.
There is no clear information yet about how many monkeys are loose or who they belong to, officials said. (iStock)
Officials, including primate experts at the St. Louis Zoo, had been working to locate the animals.
As residents are keeping an eye out for the monkeys, some AI-generated images and false reports have complicated efforts to track and capture the monkeys, officials said.
Primate experts from the St. Louis Zoo are assisting animal control in the search for the animals.(Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
“It’s been a lot in regard to AI and what’s genuine and what’s not,” Springer said. “People are just having fun … I don’t think anyone means harm.”
The city’s health department said in a Facebook post that residents with firsthand information or sightings should report them directly to the City of St. Louis Citizens’ Service Bureau.
On Monday, the city shifted its efforts from investigation to enforcement of its wild animal ordinance, according to Justin Hauser, the health department’s environmental health bureau chief, Fox 2 reported.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
Kelly McGreal is a production assistant with the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
The U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran is telling American citizens who are still in the country to leave immediately.
The warning Tuesday comes as more than 600 people have been killed in the ongoing anti-government demonstrations, according to an activist group. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said 512 of the dead were protesters and 134 were members of Iran’s security forces, The Associated Press reported.
“Leave Iran now. Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help,” the U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran said on its website, suggesting land crossings into Armenia or Turkey if it is “safe to do so.”
“If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items,” it added.
Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency’s value, in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 8, 2026.(Stringer/WANA/Reuters)
“Protests across Iran are escalating and may turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries. Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing,” the embassy also said. “The Government of Iran has restricted access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks. Airlines continue to limit or cancel flights to and from Iran, with several suspending service until Friday, January 16.”
The protests began late last month with shopkeepers and bazaar merchants demonstrating against accelerating inflation and the collapse of the rial, which lost about half its value against the dollar last year. Inflation topped 40% in December.
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran, on Jan. 8, 2026. (Kamran/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
The unrest soon spread to universities and provincial cities, with young men clashing with security forces.
“U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports. The Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens,” according to the embassy. “U.S. nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention in Iran. Showing a U.S. passport or demonstrating connections to the United States can be reason enough for Iranian authorities to detain someone.”
The embassy also said, “Turkmenistan’s land borders are open, but U.S. citizens need special authorization from the Government of Turkmenistan before approaching the border,” and that, “U.S. citizens with an urgent need to depart Iran via Azerbaijan should be aware that entry into Azerbaijan from Iran has been restricted for U.S. citizens during periods of heightened tension, such as the June 2025 conflict between Iran and Israel.”
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on Jan. 9, 2026.(MAHSA / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)
“The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran continued. “The Swiss government, acting through its embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran.”
Prior to the ongoing protests, the State Department issued a “Level 4 – Do not travel” advisory for the Islamic Republic of Iran in December.
At the time, it urged Americans not to visit the country, “due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention. “
Fox News’ Efrat Lachter contributed to this report.
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in two cases that could determine whether states can ban transgender athletes who identify as women from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams, a legal fight that could have far-reaching implications on transgender policies across the country.
The arguments in the two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., will examine state bans on transgender athletes participating in school sports under Title IX and the Constitution’s equal protection clause.
At issue is whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender athletes who identify as women from playing on teams that match their gender identity discriminate based on sex.
Lower courts struck down the bans as unconstitutional violations of Title IX and equal protection, and the two Republican-led states appealed to the Supreme Court.
“It’s about Title IX. It‘s about equal protection, and it’s also about common sense, but mostly it’s about protecting women in both academia and on the athletic field,” West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey told Fox News Digital in a phone interview.
The justices will hear each of the cases Tuesday morning beginning at 10 a.m.
The high court has set aside an hour for each case, but arguments are expected to run longer as the states, the plaintiffs represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Trump administration each present their positions and answer the justices’ questions.
Sadie Schreiner, who identifies as a transgender woman, puts a transgender flag in her hair before heading to the awards stand after finishing 3rd in the finals of the 200m race at the 2024 NCAA DIII outdoor track and field championships at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium on May 25, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.(Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
In Little v. Hecox, Lindsay Hecox, a biological man who sought to compete on the women’s track and cross-country teams at Boise State University, contended that Idaho’s law, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, violated the equal protection clause by categorically excluding transgender women.
West Virginia v. B.P.J. centers on a 15-year-old transgender athlete who identifies as a girl, and who argued the state’s ban violated both Title IX’s ban on sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and the Constitution.
Lawyers for the states defending the bans maintain that separating sports based on biological sex preserves fairness and safety for female athletes and is consistent with Title IX’s definition of sex.
College athletes and U.S. Supreme Court case parties Lainey Armistead, Madison Kenyon and Mary Kate Marshall speak with attendees after a press conference ahead of the court hearing arguments on the legality of state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2026. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)
The Trump administration is supporting the states in the cases, asserting that Title IX and equal protection permit sex-based distinctions in athletics and criticizing lower courts for undermining states’ authority. The solicitor general’s office will be able to present the administration’s case on behalf of the U.S. during Tuesday’s arguments.
The debate has garnered enormous attention, as evidenced by the dozens of amicus briefs submitted to the court by athletes, coaches, lawmakers and state attorneys general. The Washington Post editorial board came out against the trans athletes in an op-ed this past weekend, saying the Supreme Court has the chance to correct “one of the worst excesses of America’s cultural revolution.”
Track and field athlete Selina Soule speaks during an event celebrating the House of Representatives passing the Protection Of Women And Girls In Sports Act outside the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2023, in Washington, D.C.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Observers say a ruling in favor of the challengers could limit state power to adopt similar bans and broaden interpretations of federal nondiscrimination protections, while a decision for the states could uphold the bans and influence other transgender policy disputes, such as bathroom policies and sex designation on documents, such as passports and driver’s licenses.
“Ideally, in my mind, what would happen is that all 50 states in the federal government pass a similar law to the Save Women’s Sports Act and women’s playing fields will be exclusive to biological women,” McCuskey said.
The transgender athletes in both cases are represented by the ACLU, which argues that the challenged laws unlawfully discriminate against people who identify as women by excluding them from women’s and girls’ sports.
“Categorically excluding kids from school sports just because they are transgender will only make our schools less safe and more hurtful places for all youth,” ACLU attorneys said in a statement.
Transgender rights advocates say the red-leaning states and the Trump administration have singled out transgender students and spent exorbitant resources to target what they say are a negligible number of transgender athletes. McCuskey said that argument did not account for women and girls.
“You make the argument that B.P.J. is being discriminated against, but that belies the argument that all 300 of the other girls that B.P.J. beat in an athletic competition aren’t victims,” he said.
The Supreme Court is expected to decide the case by early summer.
Ashley Oliver is a reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, covering the Justice Department and legal affairs. Email story tips to ashley.oliver@fox.com.
The visas are intended for an individual who possesses “extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements,” according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
A U.S. employer, U.S. agent or foreign employer through a U.S. agent needs to file on the person’s behalf, along with required evidence, the USCIS also says.
OnlyFans stars, TikTok influencers and popular content creators are applying for O-1 visas to work in this country.(iStock)
Pennsylvania-based immigration attorney Raymond Lahoud told Fox News Digital, “O-1B visas have been dominated by influencers and content creators.”
He added, “We see applicants who appear on various platforms with millions of followers and earning millions of dollars.”
“If a potential non-immigrant who is the world’s most famous OnlyFans star meets the O-1B requirements, who am I to judge? We’re getting that visa,” he added.
He said the rise in the number of creators seeking visas is somewhat of a recent phenomenon.
“O-1B visas have been dominated by influencers and content creators,” said an immigration attorney. (iStock)
“During the pandemic, the films were recording, the influencers were posting and the entire globe was at home reading or watching,” said Lahoud.
A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that “O-1 visa issuances for FY 2024 and FY 2025 remained steady at approximately 20,000.”
Applicants are judged by the USCIS to determine if they’re eligible for an O-1 visa.
Individuals “must be coming temporarily to the United States to continue work in the area of extraordinary ability,” the USCIS also notes on its website.
O-1 visa issuances remained steady at approximately 20,000 for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, a State Department spokesperson said. (iStock)
Lahoud said the adjudicators follow a flowchart — and if the applicant meets the minimum criteria, the person can expect an approval notice to arrive within days.
“There is some ease given the ability to quickly gather data and metrics through various web platforms and mind-blowing applications,” he said.
While the metrics are high, Lahoud said OnlyFans models may have millions of followers — “while the scientist who posts hundreds of studies on Google Scholar is lucky to score 20 or so readers and a few citations.”
