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The Upcoming H-1B Cap: A Comprehensive Legal Overview for FY 2026

The H-1B program has long served as a vital bridge for U.S. employers seeking to hire individuals with specialized knowledge and advanced academic preparation. As we approach the FY 2026 cap season, it is essential for employers, beneficiaries, and legal representatives to prepare adequately for the upcoming registration window and the updated regulatory framework governing […]

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The 2025 Immigration Law: What Congress Passed and What It Means for Immigration Reform, Border Security, Visa Backlogs, and Non-Citizen Residents

Articles / Immigration Fleet

Overview — What Became Law In mid-2025, the U.S. Congress approved a sweeping budget and policy package—enacted as H.R. 1, dubbed by many the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—which includes a broad array of immigration-related provisions. These span enforcement funding, detention capacity, user-fees, parole rules, adjudication processes and other administrative authorities. The bill passed both houses

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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Rule Allowing H-1B Spouses to Work

Articles / Immigration Fleet

In a pivotal decision on October 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to a 2015 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule permitting certain spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States. This decision effectively upholds a 2019 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District

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

Articles / Immigration Fleet

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

Articles / Immigration Fleet

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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USCIS Updates

The Upcoming H-1B Cap: A Comprehensive Legal Overview for FY 2026

The 2025 Immigration Law: What Congress Passed and What It Means for Immigration Reform, Border Security, Visa Backlogs, and Non-Citizen Residents

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Rule Allowing H-1B Spouses to Work

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

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

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