Job Changes and Pending Green Card Applications
Job Changes and Pending Green Card Applications Executive Immigration Insights With the October Visa Bulletin bringing movement, many applicants are asking what happens if a job change occurs while an I-485 is still pending. A pending I-485 is tied to the I-140 filed by the sponsoring employer. Many applicants do not realize that USCIS must […]
When Immigration Filings Go Wrong: Denials, NOIDs, and NOIRs Executive Immigration Insights – Part 1
Immigration Law Leaves No Room for Error Immigration law is highly complex. The forms may look simple, but they are grounded in statutes, regulations, and policy guidance that change frequently. Many applicants and employers assume the process will go smoothly until they are faced with a Request for Evidence (RFE), a Notice of Intent to […]
This Week in Immigration: Government Shutdown Disrupts Key Services, DACA May Reopen
Government Shutdown Begins As of October 1, 2025, a partial federal government shutdown has begun, creating immediate disruptions across key immigration-related agencies. Some services continue, particularly those funded by fees, while others, including labor certifications and certain court functions, are stalled or operating under limited capacity. The U.S. government entered this partial shutdown after Congress […]
Recent H-1B Policy Developments: DHS Proposal, DOL Enforcement, and Presidential Proclamation
DHS Proposes Weighted H-1B Lottery On September 24, 2025, DHS released a proposed rule that would change how the H-1B lottery is conducted. Instead of treating every registration equally, the system would give additional weight to higher wage levels: • Level IV = 4 entries • Level III = 3 entries • Level II = […]
New Proclamation Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Reentry
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, which imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B workers seeking to enter or reenter the United States. The proclamation takes effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025, and is set to remain in place for one […]
October Visa Bulletin, Naturalization Test Crackdown, Student Visa Overhaul, and Investor Concerns
October Visa Bulletin, Naturalization Test Crackdown, Student Visa Overhaul, and Investor Concerns This week brought several major shifts in U.S. immigration policy, with visa bulletin movement, proposed rule changes, legal disputes, and diplomatic fallout affecting everyone from students and foreign workers to multinational investors. Here’s what you need to know: October Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement […]