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Most international students that come to the United States for school will enter the United States on an F-1 Visa. Optional practical training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. In general, eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic […]
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On January 30, 2026, USCIS announced information for the initial registration period for the FY2027 H-1B cap. The fiscal year will run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Individuals selected in this year’s H-1B lottery who then submit an H-1B petition that is approved, may begin working in H-1B Status on October 1, […]
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On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule implementing a weighted selection process that will generally favor those H-1B registrants with higher incomes within a specific occupation. The rule will go into effect on February 27, 2026, just before H-1B CAP Registration season which will take place in March […]
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As outlined in our article, Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration, on June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a “travel ban” on nationals of certain countries from entering the United States and on December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an Indefinite Hold on decisions for pending immigration applications, […]
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In recent times, there has been an increase in reports of H-1B visa holders receiving notices of visa revocation due to past interactions with law enforcement. This can happen regardless of whether the interaction led to a conviction, occurred years ago, or was previously disclosed in visa applications. Here’s what you need to know about […]
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New Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants Starting December 15, 2025 On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) announced a significant update that will affect all H-1B visa applicants and their dependents. Beginning December 15, 2025, an online presence review will be mandatory for these individuals. This follows the online review […]
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Last week, two U.S. National Guard members were senselessly and tragically shot in Washington D.C. The alleged shooter was a citizen of Afghanistan who was recently granted asylum protection by the Trump Administration. In response to this tragedy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced broad immigration restrictions, to take effect immediately. Below is a […]
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On September 19, 2025, President Trump abruptly announced that all new H-1B visa petitions filed on or after 120:01 a.m. on September 21, 2025, would be subject to a $100,000 fee. In the days that followed, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) […]
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Over the past several weeks, the Trump Administration has made two major announcements impacting the H-1B Visa program in the United States. On September 19, 2025, the administration issued a White House Proclamation requiring $100k fee for H-1B entrants. Just a few days later, on September 25, 2025, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a […]
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The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the naturalization civics test that will affect N-400 applicants moving forward. Here’s what you need to know: The updated test now includes 128 possible civics questions. At the naturalization interview, applicants will be asked up to 20 questions. To pass, applicants must answer at […]
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PLEASE REVIEW OUR UPDATED ARTICLE, DATED OCTOBER 20, 2025, FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE. This article provides an UPDATE on our advisory from September 20, 2025, regarding the Trump Presidential Proclamation requiring payment of a $100,000 fee for individuals entering the United States. The White House, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services’ (USCIS) […]
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Temporary Protected Status, or “TPS” is a program where individuals, who are already in the United States, may receive some protections because the conditions in the designated country temporarily prevent them from returning safely. TPS beneficiaries are provided protection against removal or deportation, are eligible to receive an employment authorization document (EAD), and in certain […]
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