H-1B Policy Shifts and Year-End Immigration Planning
A Year-End Look at Key Immigration Developments Shaping 2026 and Beyond As the year comes to a close, several significant immigration developments have provided greater clarity around immigration policy and longer-term planning. While scrutiny across the immigration system has increased, recent announcements also reflect continued movement within established legal frameworks. The year-end offers an opportunity […]
H-1B Changes Ahead: What Recent USCIS Updates Mean for 2025 and Beyond
A Week in U.S. Immigration Policy Signals a Shift in H-1B Selection Recent announcements from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reflect a significant policy development affecting the H-1B program. The agency has finalized regulatory changes that will move the H-1B cap selection process away from a purely random lottery […]
Key Updates on Employment Planning, Family Filings, and New Federal Screening Measures
Early H-1B Planning for FY 2027 Many employers are preparing now for the next H-1B registration period. Early review of job descriptions, wage levels, and role classifications helps avoid delays once registration opens. This is also an ideal time for employers to consider alternatives such as L-1 or EB categories for workers who may not […]
H-1B Lottery Preparation, Green Card Demand, Visa Bulletin Movement & Recent USCIS Guidance
H-1B Lottery Planning for FY 2026 Many companies have begun preparing for the next H-1B cap season as demand for STEM graduates and foreign national hires remains strong. Employers are reviewing sponsorship needs, evaluating long-term hiring plans, and identifying candidates who may require cap registration in the coming cycle. This early preparation can help businesses […]
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 […]