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H-1B immigration process

H-1B Reform 2025: What Employers Need to Know About the Presidential Proclamation

Introduction On September 19, 2025, the President of the United States issued a Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Non-immigrant Workers.” Acting under the authority of Sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the order introduces sweeping changes to how H-1B non-immigrant workers may enter the United States. This […]

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H-1B Petition

USCIS Issues Clarification on the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee: Scope, Applicability, and Employer Guidance

Background On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation under sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B petitions. The measure, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, was announced as part of broader reforms intended to prioritize domestic employment opportunities and

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DOL Shutdown

How the DOL Shutdown Affects H-1B and PERM Processing Timelines

Introduction Government shutdowns are not merely fiscal events; they have tangible legal and procedural consequences within the immigration landscape. When the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) ceases operations due to lapse in appropriations, the statutory and regulatory ecosystem governing H-1B, PERM Labor Certification, and Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs) is effectively paralyzed. The DOL Office of

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