The webinar covered recent changes in U.S. immigration law and procedures, including updates on visa processing, fee requirements, and enforcement measures. The discussion focused on travel guidance for both U.S. residents and foreign nationals, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation, compliance with new screening procedures, and consulting legal counsel before international travel. The webinar addressed […]
Effective Date: October 30, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) eliminating the 540-day automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals. This marks a significant shift from the temporary relief measure introduced by USCIS to address its chronic processing delays. As of October 30, 2025, foreign […]
The November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Continued Employment-Based Green Card Backlogs Demonstrate the Need to Consider Alternative Immigration Options The November 2025 Visa Bulletin brought limited movement across most employment-based categories, leaving many foreign nationals, particularly those born in India, facing continued uncertainty about their green card timelines. For many professionals who have lived and worked […]
Update on H-1B $100K Fee – Second Lawsuit Filed Challenging Fee; USCIS Issues Implementation Guidance. U.S. Chamber of Commerce H-1B Fee Litigation On October 16, 2025, a second federal lawsuit was filed challenging the $100,000 H-1B fee, this time by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (U.S. Chamber). The lawsuit, filed in the District Court for […]
October 2025 A recent USCIS Alert has clarified that it will continue to process H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 petitions during the shutdown. Employers can therefore expect ongoing adjudication of Form I-129 and Form I-129CW petitions filed with USCIS. However, the agency acknowledged that the shutdown may affect an employer’s ability to obtain prerequisite Department […]
October 15, 2025 On October 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lower court decision upholding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) authority to grant employment authorization to certain spouses of H-1B visa holders. The decision leaves in place the long-standing H-4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) program established under the Obama […]
USCIS has confirmed that E-Verify is back online following a system outage resulting from the Federal Government shutdown. The agency has provided grace periods and specific instructions for cases impacted during the downtime. What E-Verify Employers Must do Now Create backlogged cases by Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. For each employee hired while E-Verify was unavailable, […]
Your consular interview is an important step toward securing your TN visa, and we want you to feel prepared every step of the way. This guide walks you through the process in clear, practical terms how to schedule your interview, which documents to bring, what questions to expect, and how your dependents can apply too. […]
On Friday October 3, 2025, a lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeking to enjoin and overturn the $100,000 fee imposed on September 19, 2025, by President Trump. The Presidential Proclamation announcing the new fee indicated that it would be imposed on all new H-1B petitions filed […]