The U.S. Department of State has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while consular officers undergo new training concerning the assessment of whether immigrant visa ...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule that would impose a new $103,265 fee on every cap-subject H-1B petition, including petitions filed under the U.S. advanced degree exemption. The fee wo ...
A federal district court in Massachusetts has vacated the Trump administration’s policy implementing a $100,000 fee on the entry of new H-1B visa holders.
The Trump administration enacted the $100,000 fee in a Septemb ...
USCIS has issued a new policy memorandum that could affect foreign nationals seeking permanent residence (“green cards”) through Adjustment of Status (AOS) inside the United States.
On May 21, 2026, USCIS released a ...
This week, Washington signed a new law banning noncompete agreements, marking a significant change in how employers manage post-employment restrictions. Once the law takes effect on June 30, 2027, noncompete agreements w ...
This week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been deployed to multiple U.S. airports around the country. The Administration has officially stated that the purpose of the ICE presence at U.S. airports ...
