President Trump Signals Support for High Skill Immigration, Including H-1B Workers
During recent public remarks, President Trump indicated support for the continued use of highly skilled foreign workers in sectors that contribute to United States economic and technological growth. He noted that the United States will need significant numbers of specialized professionals to meet workforce demands across expanding industries. These comments reflect recognition of the role that high skill immigration plays in fields such as information technology, engineering, research and development, advanced manufacturing, and related sectors.
December 2025 Visa Bulletin Released
The Department of State has issued the December 2025 Visa Bulletin. The employment-based categories remain unchanged from last month for India and China, with EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 continuing to face established backlogs. Most other countries remain current in the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories. The EB-3 Other Workers category continues to show delays for several countries due to sustained demand.
Family based categories reflect modest forward movement in selected preference categories. No retrogression has been announced for December. The Department of State continues to report high demand in the employment based categories for India and China.
USCIS Reaffirms Public Charge Standards in Updated Policy Manual
USCIS has released updated guidance reaffirming how officers evaluate the public charge ground of inadmissibility for adjustment applicants. Factors that may be reviewed include financial resources, education and skills, health, household size, and the affidavit of support. The update does not introduce a new framework and is intended to promote consistency across adjudications.
Employer Compliance Trends: Wage Obligations for Sponsored Workers
Government agencies continue to review whether employers are meeting required wage obligations for sponsored employees and whether required steps are taken when employment ends. USCIS and the Department of Labor have noted that employers remain responsible for maintaining accurate records, updating employment information when changes occur, and ensuring that filings reflect the employee’s current role and worksite. These issues may be reviewed during audits, site visits, or case adjudications.
Final Thoughts
This month’s developments highlight the continued movement in high skill immigration policy, employment-based visa processing, and agency guidance. Ongoing attention to these updates is important for individuals and employers who rely on consistent and predictable immigration pathways. The landscape continues to evolve, and our team will monitor federal announcements closely.
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