Blog
News & EventsMajor H-1B Lottery Change Proposed: A New System to Favor Higher-Paid Roles
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...
Updates: Clarifications of Presidential Proclamation Restricting Entry of Certain H-1B Workers
Following the Proclamation signed on September 19, 2025, USCIS, CBP, and the White House issued clarifications through FAQ and memos on September 20 - 21, confirming how the measure will be implemented and outlining which cases are exempt. Key Points: A $100,000...
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WILL INCREASE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES FOR H-1B
US DOL LAUNCHES PROJECT FIREWALL TO PROTECT AMERICA’S HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE H-1B enforcement initiative aims to protect American jobs through federal agency partnerships The following is an announcement from the US Department of Labor. WASHINGTON – The U.S....
Breaking News: H-1B new fee of $100,000
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone seeking to enter or reenter the U.S. in H-1B status without payment of a new $100,000 fee. The proclamation, titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers is...
Client Alert: Presidential Proclamation Restricting Entry of Certain H-1B Workers Effective September 21, 2025
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers. The proclamation cites widespread abuse of the H-1B program, particularly in the IT sector, as a threat to U.S. workers and national...
USCIS Announces Implementation of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the implementation of the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. This update reintroduces the framework of the 2020 Naturalization Civics Test with a minor procedural modification. The English reading, writing,...
Comprehensive Overview of the Non-Immigrant Visa Interview Process for Visa Categories, Including E Visas
The adjudication of a non-immigrant visa application necessitates an in-person interview at the designated U.S. Embassy or Consulate facility. The interview serves as the primary means by which a consular officer evaluates the applicant’s compliance with statutory and...
US Department of State Implements New Restrictions on Third-Country Processing of Nonimmigrant Visa Applications
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced substantial changes to its Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) interview procedures, explicitly restricting third-country processing of nonimmigrant visas. This update marks a significant policy shift from the approach...
Immigration Raid at Hyundai Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Georgia Results in Nearly 500 Detentions of South Korean Nationals
In a significant enforcement action, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a raid at a formally under-construction electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility, co-owned by Hyundai, located west of Savannah, Georgia. The operation resulted...
Trump Administration Expands “Good Moral Character” Standard for Naturalization Applicants
USCIS Will Now Consider Contributions and Scrutinize Minor Infractions in Citizenship Determinations The Trump administration has issued new guidance that significantly alters how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) evaluates whether applicants meet the...