NEWS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the initial registration period for the H-1B cap lottery registration for fiscal year 2027. The registration will open at noon Eastern time on March 4, 2026, and close at noon Eastern time on March 29, 2026. During this period, prospective petitioners and their representatives must electronically register each H-1B READ MORE

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule implementing a significant change to the H-1B visa cap lottery selection process that is to be used when demand exceeds the annual numerical limits of the H-1B visa program.  It will replace the randomized computer lottery with a weighted selection process that will generally favor READ MORE

The US Department of State has been rescheduling consular interviews for some applicants with H-1B and H-4 visa appointments until as late as June 2026. Consular posts state that these changes are due to the Department of State’s implementation of the new online presence review requirement for H-1B applicants and their dependents and increased vetting. Key READ MORE

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

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

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to change the current H-1B visa lottery from a purely random selection process to a weighted lottery system that prioritizes applicants based on the wages offered by employers, thereby favoring higher-paid and higher-skilled workers. Key Elements of the Proposed Weighted H-1B READ MORE

If the U.S. government shuts down over a budget impasse, it will impact many immigration cases in various ways, since a mix of federal agencies that govern immigration are funded differently.  This is what immigrants, employers, and families should know. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) USCIS handles most immigration applications (H-1B visa petitions, adjustment READ MORE