The Supreme Court has declined to review a long-running legal challenge to the work authorization program for spouses of H-1B visa holders, known as the H-4 EAD. On October 14, 2025, the Court refused to take up Save Jobs USA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, effectively ending the case and leaving in place the...
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided additional clarification on how the $100,000 H-1B payment under the recent Presidential Proclamation will be applied and processed. The measure, which takes effect September 21, 2025 (12:01 a.m. EDT), significantly changes the filing requirements for certain H-1B petitions. Who Is Subject to the $100,000 Fee The...
The current government shutdown has created significant uncertainty for employers and foreign workers navigating the H-1B process. While the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) remains operational, other key agencies involved in the process, particularly the Department of Labor (DOL), have been directly affected, making it challenging for employers to move forward with H-1B filings....
The headlines have been dominated by talk of a proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee. While that number grabs attention, it’s a distraction from the changes that will truly reshape the H-1B landscape. Employers should be far more focused on three key developments: prevailing wage increases, a weighted lottery system, and Project Firewall. Prevailing Wage Increases...
For most foreign nationals, applying for Naturalization is the final step in the Immigration process. While holding a green card offers significant stability, it does not provide the full benefits of citizenship. Extended absences from the U.S. (over six months), criminal history, and other factors can jeopardize the ability to maintain permanent residency and renew...
We are pleased to share that our firm has secured its first approval of an H-1B self-petition. This milestone allows our client to transfer from his current employer to his own company, giving him the ability to take control of his career and officially launch his business. Effective January 17, 2025, a new rule permitted...
This week the Trump administration announced a new rule, which if passed would eliminate “duration of status” for international students. Unlike other non-immigrant classifications, international students are admitted for duration of status, meaning they can stay for as long as is required to complete their studies, OPT and STEM OPT. It also allows them to...
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In a significant move aimed at enhancing clarity and uniformity in immigration procedures, the latest update to the Policy Manual addresses crucial changes concerning the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation. This update primarily focuses on determining when a visa becomes available for CSPA purposes. This article will offer a comprehensive overview of the...