Immigration Update – November 24, 2025
Headlines: USCIS, CBP, ICE Announce New ‘Inflationary Adjustments’ for Certain Fees – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced increases in fees for certain benefits for Fiscal Year 2026. USCIS Now Accepting Only Electronic Payments for Benefit Requests, With Exceptions – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]
Immigration Update – November 17, 2025
Headlines: Shutdown Aftermath: Visa Services Resume, Delays Expected – Routine visa services have resumed after the federal government shutdown was ended after a record 43 days. Federal funding has been extended until January 30, 2026, but delays and backlogs remain. DOS Expands Public Charge Exclusions, Encourages Visa Officers to Speculate – The Department of State […]
Immigration Update – November 11, 2025
Headlines: OFLC Resumes Application Processing; Delays Expected – The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has resumed processing of employer requests for prevailing wages and labor certification determinations for temporary and permanent employment in the United States. OFLC Announces Extensions and Emergency Procedures in Light of Shutdown – Due to the federal government shutdown, the Office […]
Immigration Update – November 03, 2025
Headlines: DHS Publishes Interim Final Rule Ending Automatic Extension of Certain EADs – The rule does not affect the validity of EADs that were automatically extended before October 30, 2025, or that are otherwise automatically extended by law or through a Federal Register notice, such as for Temporary Protected Status-related employment documentation. Presidential Determination Limits […]
DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions for Renewal Filings — Effective October 30, 2025
Overview The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule that will end the practice of automatically extending Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for most noncitizens who file renewal applications in certain categories. Effective Date: Beginning October 30, 2025, individuals who file EAD renewal applications on or after this date will no longer […]
Immigration Update – October 27, 2025
Headlines: USCIS Releases Additional Guidance on New $100,000 H-1B Fee – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced additional guidance related to the Presidential Proclamation establishing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions. Among other things, USCIS emphasized that petitions subject to the fee that are filed without evidence of payment or the grant of […]
Immigration Update – October 20, 2025
Headlines: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit, Calls New $100K H-1B Fee ‘Unlawful’ – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is challenging the legality of the new $100,000 H-1B fee. Visa Bulletin for November Includes Diversity Visa 2026 Results – The Kentucky Consular Center has registered and notified the selectees who are eligible to participate in […]
Immigration Update – October 13, 2025
Headlines: E-Verify Resumes Operations; Employers Hiring When E-Verify Was Unavailable Must Create a Case by October 14 – E-Verify has resumed operations during the federal government shutdown. The announcement includes instructions for employers who hired foreign employees while E-Verify was temporarily not available. Employers who participate in E‑Verify must create an E‑Verify case by Tuesday, […]
Immigration Update – October 06, 2025
Headlines: Group Sues Trump Administration Over $100K H-1B Application Fee; U.S. Chamber of Commerce Objects to Fee – In reaction to the fee, several entities have pushed back, including a lawsuit filed by a group representing many organizations that rely in part on H-1B workers and a letter from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to […]
Immigration Update – September 29, 2025
Headlines: Employer Tips: What If There’s a Federal Government Shutdown? – For employers with foreign national workers, it is important to understand which immigration related functions may be affected in the event of a federal government shutdown. Based on prior shutdowns, this article provides a brief overview of how key agencies’ processes may be affected […]
Immigration Update – September 22, 2025
Headlines: New $100,000 Fee on H-1B Entries by Presidential Proclamation, USCIS Clarifies – On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions where the worker is outside the United States. Trump Administration Unveils Gold & Platinum Immigration Plans – The Trump Administration has announced a […]
New $100,000 Fee on H-1B Entries by Presidential Proclamation, USCIS Clarifies
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions where the worker is outside the United States. Effective September 21, 2025, U.S. entry will be restricted unless the petition is accompanied by this payment. The restriction is temporary (12 months, through September 20, 2026) but may […]
Trump H-1B Travel Ban to Take Effect on September 21, 2025 at 12.01 AM Eastern
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone seeking to enter or reenter the U.S. in H-1B status without payment of a new $100,000 fee. The proclamation, titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers is effective date is 12:01 a.m. EDT Sunday, September 21, 2025, and is set to expire after […]
Immigration Update – September 16, 2025
Headlines: DOS Ends Third-Country Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments – Nonimmigrant visa applicants, with a few exceptions, must schedule their appointments at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence. Annual Cap Reached for EB-1 Immigrant Visas; October Visa Bulletin Released; Religious Workers Category to Expire – U.S. embassies and consulates cannot issue […]
Immigration Update – September 08, 2025
Headlines: Hundreds Arrested at Georgia Hyundai Plant in Massive Operation – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested approximately 475 people during a raid on a Hyundai manufacturing plant outside of Savannah, Georgia. About 300 of those arrested were from South Korea. USCIS Plans to Recruit and Train ‘Special Agents’ to Exercise Additional Law Enforcement Authorities […]
Immigration Update – September 02, 2025
Headlines: DHS Proposes Rule to End Duration-of-Status Admissions Policy for Students, Exchange Visitors, and Foreign Media Representatives – The Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed rule to end the “duration of status” (D/S) admissions policy for F-1 (student), J-1 (exchange visitor), and I-1 (foreign media) nonimmigrants. The proposed rule would transition current F-1s and […]
Immigration Update – August 25, 2025
Headlines: USCIS Updates Guidance to Consider ‘Anti-Americanism’ in Adjudicating Immigrant Benefits and ‘Good Moral Character’ for Naturalization Applicants – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updates to its guidance related to considering “anti-Americanism” in adjudications of immigrant benefits and expanding what constitutes “good moral character” for naturalization applicants. Trump Administration Says It is Reviewing All […]
Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC Lawyers, Cyrus Mehta and David Isaacson, Celebrated in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Edition
Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC is proud to announce that both Cyrus D. Mehta and David A. Isaacson have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Edition. David A. Isaacson has been acknowledged in the Best Lawyers list since 2014. Cyrus D. Mehta has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2008. His […]
Immigration Update – August 18, 2025
Headlines: Most FY 2025 Employment-Based Limits Could Be Reached in August or September, Visa Bulletin Says – The Department of State’s (DOS) Visa Bulletin for September notes a “steady increase” in both U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and DOS demand patterns for employment-based visas. Economic Policy Institute Says Trump Deportation Agenda Will Lead to Millions […]
Global Immigration Update – August 2025
FEATURE ARTICLE INTERNSHIP/TRAINEE VISAS: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an update on internship/trainee visas in several countries. COUNTRY UPDATES CANADA – This article discusses important immigration-related updates for 2025. EUROPEAN UNION/Italy – Investor visa programs are under pressure across the European Union. Should you consider the Italian investor visa now? TüRKIYE – The Turkish […]
