by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 27, 2026 | General News, H-1B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, SWLGPC New York, Uncategorized
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B lottery is expected to start in early March 2025 and remain open for at least 14 calendar days. Learn more about what you can expect during the upcoming H-1B lottery season, including the introduction of a...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 24, 2025 | H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
DHS plans to publish a new final rule, codifying changes to the H-1B selection process. Under the rule, for this year’s and future H-1B lotteries, registrations for positions with higher Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage levels will be given...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 31, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Latest News
USCIS has provided clarification on how they will implement the new $100,000 H-1B fee, and its impact is narrower than originally expected. It now appears that many of the H-1B petitions that are a normal part of business for U.S. tech firms may be exempt from paying...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 21, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Latest News
Following our previous update on the H-1B Proclamation, USCIS issued clarifications on October 20, 2025, confirming key points and providing additional guidance on the $100,000 payment and exemptions. 1. H-1B extensions, change of status, change of employer, or...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 21, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Uncategorized, Visas
We would like to report on the newest information regarding the $100,000 H-1b fee. This is taken from a memo just released by USCIS. If you currently have an H-1b you are not affected by the fee. If you change jobs or extend, unless you are found ineligible to extend...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 28, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed change to the H-1B visa program on September 24, 2025. The proposal would replace the current random lottery system with a wage-based selection system, giving higher-paid positions more entries in the...
