Day: December 4, 2025

H-1B visa

Government Pushes Court to Drop H-1B Fee Lawsuit

The government pushed back against the Chamber of Commerce’s lawsuit against the one hundred-thousand-dollar H-1B application fee. The lawsuit was initially introduced in October 2025 and seeks a total judicial block against the implementation of the H-1B fee. While not the only lawsuit, the Chamber of Commerce’s represents the most

Visa Applicants Must Disclose Online Presence to DOS

On December 3, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it will expand its online presence review requirement to all H-1B principal applicants and H-4 dependents, effective December 15, 2025. DOS previously issued a similar directive that applied to F, M, and J visa applicants effective June 18, 2025.

Denaturalization Efforts Expanded

The government recently proposed increasing the scope of denaturalization operations as a punishment for naturalized citizens convicted of crimes. The move is part of larger effort to reassess immigration procedures for naturalized citizens and green card holders. Additionally, many refugee and asylum programs have been terminated or are undergoing extensive