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

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

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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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Indian Professionals on H-1B and Beyond

Navigating U.S. Immigration in 2025: Challenges, Opportunities, and the New $100K Rule for Indian Professionals on H-1B and Beyond

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Introduction For decades, Indian professionals have played a vital role in the U.S. economy’s reliance on high-skilled talent. The H-1B visa program under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) § 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) remains the primary pathway for specialty occupation workers, while employment-based green card categories under INA §§ 203(b)(2) and (b)(3) offer long-term permanent residence opportunities.

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Wage-Based H-1B Lottery 2025

The New Wage-Based H-1B Regime: Legal Framework, Risks, and Strategic Guidance

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Introduction The H-1B visa program, created under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), has long functioned as a dual-purpose instrument: supplying U.S. employers with global talent in specialty occupations while embedding statutory safeguards to protect U.S. workers. For decades, when registrations exceeded statutory caps, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted a random lottery

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Latest H1B $100K Fee- White House Proclamation and USCIS Guidance (September 2025)

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At Immigration Fleet Law Firm, we are closely monitoring this evolving situation. As of today, the Proclamation and related agency guidance represent one of the most significant shifts in H-1B policy in recent years. We will continue to track updates from the White House, DHS, USCIS, and DOS and will keep our clients and readers

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Emerging Challenges in Employment-Based Visa Applications: A Legal and Strategic

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Overview In recent months, U.S. immigration policy has undergone profound procedural and enforcement shifts—particularly affecting employment-based visa applicants and their sponsoring employers. These changes, driven by post-pandemic normalization, enforcement realignment, and resource constraints, are altering how foreign professionals enter and remain in the United States. Here, we outline the key challenges affecting employers and skilled

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USCIS Signature Compliance and H-1B Petition Denials: A Critical Compliance Update for Employers

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Overview U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its enforcement of signature compliance requirements in H-1B petition filings. As a result, an increasing number of petitioners are receiving Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs) or outright denials of Form I-129—not due to deficiencies in the underlying eligibility, but solely because of technical issues with

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Ensuring H‑1B Compliance Amid Remote Work

Ensuring H‑1B Compliance Amid Remote Work: Key Considerations for LCA Postings and Worksite Amendments

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As remote work becomes increasingly common, employers sponsoring H‑1B employees must carefully evaluate immigration compliance issues related to Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and worksite changes. The evolving landscape raises important questions about when new LCAs must be filed, when postings are required, and if amended H‑1B petitions are necessary. This article offers a comprehensive overview

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DHS Proposes New H‑1B Selection Framework

Prioritizing Wages Over Chance: DHS Proposes New H‑1B Selection Framework

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Overview In mid-2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advanced a new proposal to transform the H‑1B visa selection system. The proposed rule aims to replace the current random lottery with a wage-based selection process that prioritizes petitions offering higher salaries. The goal is to attract highly skilled professionals and align visa allocation with

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