Immigration Law 2025

H-1B Supplemental Fee

Exemptions, Compliance & Enforcement Challenges Under the New H-1B Supplemental Fee Framework

Introduction The recent presidential proclamation imposing a substantial supplemental fee on new H-1B petitions has introduced a complex layer of regulatory obligations for U.S. employers. While the stated objective is to safeguard U.S. labor interests, the reality is that employers—especially those hiring foreign nationals from abroad—now face a strict compliance environment marked by interpretive ambiguity, […]

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Government Shutdown and Its Impact on US Immigration

Government Shutdown and Its Impact on U.S. Immigration: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know

Introduction On October 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. (ET), the United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to enact a funding bill. Under the Anti deficiency Act, federal agencies without independent fee funding must suspend operations. While several immigration-related functions continue, the Department of Labor (DOL)—a critical player in employment-based immigration—has ceased

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