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 […]
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 […]