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Presidential Proclamation Extends $100K H-1B Fee
On September 18, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation that extends through September 21, 2027 a $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions that are filed as consular petitions or are only approvable for consular notification. This follows President Trump’s September 2025 proclamation that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B consular petitions filed from September 21, 2025 through September 21, 2026. More details on the 2025 proclamation can be found in our prior alert.
Presidential Proclamation Extends $100K H-1B Fee
On September 18, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation that extends through September 21, 2027 a $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions that are filed as consular petitions or are only approvable for consular notification. This follows President Trump’s September 2025 proclamation that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B consular petitions filed from September 21, 2025 through September 21, 2026. More details on the 2025 proclamation can be found in our prior alert.
Department of Labor Proposes Rule to Increase Wage Levels
On March 26, 2026, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the methodology for determining prevailing wage levels for the H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa programs, as well as the PERM labor certification process. Comments on the proposed rule are due 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register on March 27.
Department Of Labor Proposes Rule To Increase Wage Levels
Mintz are most popular: within Transport and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) On March 26, 2026, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the methodology for determining prevailing wage levels for the H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa programs, as well as the PERM labor certification process. Comments on the proposed rule are due 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register on March 27.
State Department Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries | JD Supra
Effective January 21, 2026, the State Department indefinitely paused the issuance of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries on the stated basis of foreign nationals potentially being a “high risk” of becoming a Public Charge. This announcement only impacts the issuance of immigrant visas by US consulates, and does not impact non-immigrant visas including employment-based visas, tourist visas, and student visas.
State Department Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries
Effective January 21, 2026, the State Department indefinitely paused the issuance of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries on the stated basis of foreign nationals potentially being a "high risk" of becoming a Public Charge. This announcement only impacts the issuance of immigrant visas by US consulates, and does not impact non-immigrant visas including employment-based visas, tourist visas, and student visas.
USCIS Provides Further Updates To Trump Proclamation That Requires A $100,000 Fee For H-1B Workers Entering The United States
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State Department Eliminating Majority Of Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Beginning September 2
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State Department Eliminating Majority of Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Beginning September 2
Skip to main content August 05, 2025 Volume XV, Number 217 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found. Trending News State Department Eliminating Majority of Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Beginning September 2 Print Mail Download />i Facebook Linkedin Reddit X On July 25, 2025, the US State Department announced that US embassies will greatly reduce eligibility for the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program beginning on September 2, 2025.
State Department Eliminating Majority of Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Beginning September 2
On July 25, 2025, the US State Department announced that US embassies will greatly reduce eligibility for the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program beginning on September 2, 2025. In addition, the State Department will expand the in-person interview requirement to include those under age 14 and those over age 79.
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period For March 2025
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the online registration period for H-1B quota selection for the upcoming fiscal year will begin on Friday, March 7 at 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern time and run through 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern time on Monday, March 24. The FY2026 H-1B quota is for H-1B registrations and petitions filed to USCIS in March 2025, with a start date of October 1, 2025, or later.
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for March 2025 | JD Supra
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the online registration period for H-1B quota selection for the upcoming fiscal year will begin on Friday, March 7 at 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern time and run through 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern time on Monday, March 24. The FY2026 H-1B quota is for H-1B registrations and petitions filed to USCIS in March 2025, with a start date of October 1, 2025, or later.
White House Issues Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence | JD Supra
On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order directing several federal agencies to undertake numerous initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order includes several immigration related provisions directing US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the State Department to develop initiatives to streamline the immigration process for foreign nationals working and studying in the field of AI.
White House Issues Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order directing several federal agencies to undertake numerous initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order includes several immigration related provisions directing US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the State Department to develop initiatives to streamline the immigration process for foreign nationals working and studying in the field of AI.
Analysis: Employment-based Permanent Residence Retrogressions
Over the past several months, the Department of State (DOS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have announced additional backlogs in the permanent residence (Green Card) quota system.
Magnetorheological Fluid Dampers: A Close Look at Efficient Parametric Models
The reasonable efficiency, high reliability, and minimal maintenance requirements of the semiactive control algorithms make this form of structural control the most successful method from a practical point of view. In addition, significant progress has been made in structural control devices. Magnetorheological (MR) dampers have been the subject of extensive research. In order to develop and implement a successful structural control algorithm, a deep understanding of their operation is required.
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Naturalization Applicants | JD Supra
Beginning December 12, 2022, lawful permanent residents who have filed a Form N-400 Naturalization Application with USCIS on or after that date will receive a 24-month automatic Green Card extension. This rule change will likely negate the need for filing a subsequent Form I-90 Green Card Renewal Application. USCIS will update the language on Form N-400 receipt notices to extend Green Card validity for up to 24 months.
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Naturalization Applicants
Thursday, January 5, 2023 Beginning December 12, 2022, lawful permanent residents who have filed a Form N-400 Naturalization Application with USCIS on or after that date will receive a 24-month automatic Green Card extension. This rule change will likely negate the need for filing a subsequent Form I-90 Green Card Renewal Application. USCIS will update the language on Form N-400 receipt notices to extend Green Card validity for up to 24 months.
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Naturalization Applicants
Beginning December 12, 2022, lawful permanent residents who have filed a Form N-400 Naturalization Application with USCIS on or after that date will receive a 24-month automatic Green Card extension. This rule change will likely negate the need for filing a subsequent Form I-90 Green Card Renewal Application. USCIS will update the language on Form N-400 receipt notices to extend Green Card validity for up to 24 months.
USCIS Extends COVID-19-Related Flexibilities and Makes Signature Flexibility Policy Permanent | JD Supra
USCIS recently announced the extension of two initiatives that allow for flexibility for employers, which are particularly helpful given delays in USCIS processing and for employers with remote work arrangements. 60-Day Extension for RFEs and Similar Responses.
USCIS Extends COVID-19-Related Flexibilities and Makes Signature Flexibility Policy Permanent
USCIS recently announced the extension of two initiatives that allow for flexibility for employers, which are particularly helpful given delays in USCIS processing and for employers with remote work arrangements. 60-Day Extension for RFEs and Similar Responses.
USCIS Expands Eligibility for Premium Processing Upgrades of EB-1C Multinational Executive/Manager and EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions | JD Supra
Beginning August 1, 2022, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for the following petitions which are pending with USCIS: EB-1C multinational executive and manager I-140 petitions received on or before July 1, 2021. EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petitions received on or before August 1, 2021. The Premium Processing filing fee for these I-140 immigrant petitions is $2,500.
USCIS Expands Eligibility for Premium Processing Upgrades of EB-1C Multinational Executive/Manager and EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions
Beginning August 1, 2022, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for the following petitions which are pending with USCIS: EB-1C multinational executive and manager I-140 petitions received on or before July 1, 2021. EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petitions received on or before August 1, 2021. The Premium Processing filing fee for these I-140 immigrant petitions is $2,500.
DHS To End Temporary COVID-19 Policy On Expired List B Identity Documents On May 1, 2022
United States: DHS To End Temporary COVID-19 Policy On Expired List B Identity Documents On May 1, 2022 06 April 2022 Mintz Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors Effective May 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating its temporary policy of allowing employers to accept expired List B identity documents for I-9 purposes.
DHS to End Temporary COVID-19 Policy on Expired List B Identity Documents on May 1, 2022
Effective May 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating its temporary policy of allowing employers to accept expired List B identity documents for I-9 purposes.
Department of Homeland Security Designates Ukraine and Afghanistan for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Afghanistan and Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. By way of background, DHS may designate a foreign country for TPS based on conditions in that country that would make it unsafe for individuals who are nationals of that country to return. This can involve conditions such as warfare or other armed conflicts, natural disasters, or similar extraordinary and temporary conditions.
United States: Department Of Homeland Security Designates Ukraine And Afghanistan For TPS 31 March 2022 Mintz Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Afghanistan and Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. By way of background, DHS may designate a foreign country for TPS based on conditions in that country that would make it unsafe for individuals who are nationals of that country to return.
Department of Homeland Security Designates Ukraine and Afghanistan for TPS | JD Supra
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Afghanistan and Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. By way of background, DHS may designate a foreign country for TPS based on conditions in that country that would make it unsafe for individuals who are nationals of that country to return. This can involve conditions such as warfare or other armed conflicts, natural disasters, or similar extraordinary and temporary conditions.
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