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H-1B Lottery Overhaul: What Employers Need to Know About the New Wage-Based System The H-1B lottery has always been a source of uncertainty. Every year, employers prepare registrations and hope that the odds break their way. Until now, the system has been a simple draw: one chance per beneficiary, regardless of the job, the salary,
The $100,000 H-1B Fee: What the USCIS Proclamation Really Means When the White House rolled out its proclamation under INA § 212(f), it sounded like a wall was about to come down. The text tied the $100,000 requirement to entry into the United States. Employers rushed to interpret what that meant, workers abroad wondered if
On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation that could reshape how American companies hire foreign professionals. Beginning at 12:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, September 21, 2025, any U.S. employer who wants to bring in an H-1B worker from outside the country must pay a $100,000 fee. If that fee is
With SEVIS terminations and student visa cancellations on the rise, this blog post explains how students can protect their legal status—and their future. Student Visa Issues A growing number of student visa holders in the United States are suddenly losing their immigration status. Many are receiving confusing notices that their SEVIS records have been terminated
In recent months, lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—commonly known as green card holders—have increasingly faced denial of reentry to the United States after returning from international travel. Once considered routine, travel for permanent residents is now subject to heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry. This shift reflects broader trends in immigration enforcement and policy interpretation,
A recent headline-grabbing incident involving a French scientist denied entry into the U.S. has reignited concern over how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exercises its authority at the border. According to multiple reports, CBP officers searched the traveler’s phone and found private text messages critical of former President Trump, ultimately leading to his removal despite
I-9 Compliance Checklist Our recent post, I-9 Compliance in an Era of Heightened Enforcement, outlined key risks and best practices for employers to pay meticulous attention to I-9 procedures. With increased audits in today’s enforcement climate and the scope of penalties from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), organizations must adopt structured and proactive measures to
What Employers Need to Know About I-9 Compliance With heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, employers must be more vigilant than ever in ensuring compliance with federal work authorization requirements. The Form I-9 plays a central role in verifying employees’ work eligibility, and businesses that fail to follow proper procedures risk significant fines and
Business Immigration Impacts On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began his second term with a staunch America-first agenda aimed at reshaping immigration policies and tightening border controls. These sweeping changes have far-reaching implications for businesses that rely on employment-based immigration. Are you prepared for these changes? In this post, I outline the steps businesses
Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), commonly referred to as green card holders, are individuals who have been granted the right to live and work in the United States permanently. LPR status can be obtained in various ways, including through family-based immigration, employment-based petitions, or by being a refugee or asylee. Additionally, some individuals receive LPR status
