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FY2025 H-1B

Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Processing Abroad Guide

After several years of a more relaxed immigration landscape, U.S. policy is now shifting back to stricter scrutiny and increased enforcement actions. The 2025 H-1B visa program has been a major focus in the past and we can expect that it will again be under a microscope. While the current

February 11, 2025

FY2025 H-1B

Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Filing Guide

On January 17, 2025, a new H-1B rule went into effect which formally codified many existing USCIS adjudicatory practices. The rule focuses on strengthening the definition of specialty occupation, providing greater power to USCIS to deny/revoke approvals for employers who do not cooperate during site visits, as well as streamlining

February 11, 2025

Chicago immigration

Justice Department Suing Illinois and Chicago over Interference

The Justice Department is suing Illinois and the city of Chicago to block local and state efforts to impede the Trump administration’s emigration enforcement efforts. This is the first suit that follows the Justice Department’s vow to investigate state and local officials that interfere with federal immigration enforcement efforts. The

February 7, 2025

executive order

Executive Order Suspends US Welcome Corps

The US Welcome Corps is suspended due to the January 20th Executive Order, known as “Securing our Borders” until further notice. In line with President Trump’s tougher immigration enforcement policy, all refugee processing activities-not just those being conducted by the US Welcome Corps-have been temporarily halted. This includes both the

February 7, 2025

H-1B Cap

FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration Period Begins March 7th.

The registration period for the FY 2026 H-1B cap lottery opens 12 pm EST on March 7th and runs until 12 pm EST on March 24th, 2025. Registrants and their representatives must use an online USCIS account to register electronically and pay the required $215 H-1B registration fee for each

February 7, 2025

H-1B Registration

Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Guide

How to Navigate a More Challenging H-1B Landscape After several years of a more relaxed immigration landscape, U.S. policy is now shifting back to stricter scrutiny and increased enforcement actions. The 2025 H-1B visa program has been a major focus in the past and we can expect that it will

February 4, 2025

DHS

DHS Ends Venezuela TPS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ended the Venezuela TPS (temporary protected status) categorization from 2023, removing deportation protection and work visa eligibility for 350,000 migrants. The termination goes into effect sixty days after the publication of the Federal Registration Notice. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited U.S. security concerns

February 4, 2025

Detention Policy

Guantánamo Bay Prepares to Detain Migrants

Guantánamo Bay prepares to detain migrants as per President Trump’s orders. The President ordered the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prepare the naval station to hold thirty thousand migrants. The new directive means to help combat the flow of migration over the United

February 4, 2025

Birthright Citizenship

Multiple States Challenge Birthright Citizenship Order

President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order is facing challenges from officials across twenty-four states. The group warned federal judges the mandate will fuel administrative dysfunction and detract from publicly funded programs. Four lawsuits have been filed against the executive order, urging federal judges to halt the order’s enforcement in their respective

February 3, 2025