30
Oct
2025
On October 20, 2025, USCIS released additional information regarding the Presidential Proclamation on the new H-1B $100,000 fee. The following is a summary of this guidance from American Immigration Lawyers Association, the premier immigration attorneys organization. What Has Been Confirmed? The fee will be required for any petition filed after 12:01 am EDT on September READ MORE
24
Oct
2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new policy alert published on October 17, 2025, revising the USCIS Policy Manual to provide updated guidance on qualifying spousal relationships for purposes of family-based Form I-130 immigrant visa petitions (green card status or legal permanent residency) under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The policy READ MORE
24
Oct
2025
USCIS has confirmed the implementation of a $100,000 supplemental fee for certain H-1B petitions. This new measure, stemming from the Presidential Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” release on September 19, 2025, applies in addition to all existing H-1B filing and registration fees. The requirement applies to petitions filed on or after 12:01 READ MORE
01
Oct
2025
Effective October 29, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will transition to primarily electronic payments for immigration benefits. Here is what you need to know about this upcoming shift. Importantly, after October 28, 2025, USCIS will no longer accept paper-based payments like checks and money orders, absent limited exemptions. What is Included in the READ MORE