Immigration Alerts

Trending: Republishing PERM Ads & Aggressive Respondents

Recruitment ads for positions going through the PERM (labor certification) recruitment process are being republished on websites with anti-PERM/anti-immigrant leanings.

Proposal to Change the H-1B Lottery Process Using Wage-Based System

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to revise the H‑1B registration/lottery system.  The system being proposed would replace the current purely random selection system with a weighted selection system that gives greater chances to...

Government Shutdown: Most Immigration Cases Unaffected

The deadline for approving a new budget has passed for the federal government, and as such, non-essential government functions will be discontinued starting today, October 1, 2025. Let’s discuss how the agencies involved with immigration will be...

White House Provides Much Needed Clarification Regarding the $100K H-1B Proclamation

After the surprise announcement yesterday of a new $100,000 fee for H-1Bs, which immediately spurred chaos with some companies and immigration lawyers warning travelers to return to the U.S. before the effective date of September 21, 2025, the...

White House Announces New Proclamation Restricting Entry of H-1Bs

On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation, "Restriction on Entry of Nonimmigrant Workers" which prohibits the entry of H-1B workers outside of the US and also suspends the processing of H-1B petitions filed on behalf of...

Applicants of Nonimmigrant Visas Must Now Apply in Their Country of Nationality or Residence

Effective immediately, the Department of State is requiring all nonimmigrant visa applicants to schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.

USCIS Increases Usage of Social Media Vetting

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating its policy manual regarding the factors its officers consider in adjudicating immigration applications. 

Visa Bond Pilot Program for B-1/B-2 Applicants

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) establishing a 12-month visa bond pilot program, which applies to B1/B2 visa applicants from select countries with high overstay rates, deficient vetting data, or...

Interview Waiver (Drop Box) Program Ending Soon for H and L Visa Applicants

The U.S. Department of State has announced that, effective September 2, 2025, all H and L visa applicants, including children applying for H4/L2 visas, will no longer be eligible for a waiver of the nonimmigrant visa interview (also known as the...

U.S. Enacts $250 “Visa Integrity Fee”

The U.S. will require international visitors to pay a new “Visa Integrity Fee” of at least $250. The fee will apply to all visitors who are required to obtain nonimmigrant visas to enter the U.S.