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Sticker Shock for H-1Bs: Presidential Proclamation Disrupts Employer Landscape | JD Supra
Seyfarth Synopsis: On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, announcing limitations on certain H-1B employees. Notably, the Proclamation announced a required $100,000 payment for new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21. The Proclamation is part of a broader government initiative to reform the immigration system, prioritize high-skilled and high-paid foreign talent, and safeguard U.S. labor markets.
National Interest Waiver (NIW) As A Viable Alternative To A Traditional Employment-Based Green Card
SS Seyfarth Shaw LLP More With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities-no matter the scale or complexity.
National Interest Waiver (NIW) as a Viable Alternative to a Traditional Employment-based Green Card | JD Supra
In an era of increasing global competition for highly skilled professionals, U.S. employers often face challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special provision under the EB-2 visa category, offering a unique solution by allowing foreign nationals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities to contribute directly to areas of national importance, such as healthcare, technology, and education.
Diversity Visa Lottery: A Guide For U.S. Employers
SS Seyfarth Shaw LLP More With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities-no matter the scale or complexity.
Diversity Visa Lottery: A Guide for U.S. Employers | JD Supra
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, allocates up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually through a random selection process from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Although it is a highly competitive process, the DV lottery can still be a great option for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the United States.
Several Maroons Earn All-ODAC Honors
SALEM, Va. -- The Roanoke wrestling team earned a share of the 2022-23 ODAC Wrestling title along with Mahlic Sallah earning his second straight All-American status at the NCAA Div. III National Championships. Along the way several wrestlers helped the Maroons have success this year and have been honored by the ODAC for their efforts. Seven Maroons earned All-ODAC honors along with another earning one of the top yearly awards given out by the league office.
Sallah Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships With Third Place Finish at Southeast Regional
The Basics: Score: Maroons 60.5 – Ninth Place Event: 2023 NCAA Div. III Southeast Regional Location: York, Pa. Final Results The Lead: Mahlic Sallah punched his ticket to the NCAA Championships in two weeks with a third-place finish in at 2023 NCAA Div. III Southeast Regional Championships this weekend. Five total Maroons reached the podium on Saturday. The regional was hosted by York College. The Maroons finished in ninth place with 60.5 points. RC highlights: 141 lbs.
State Department Issues Guidance on National Interest Exceptions to Proclamations Suspending Entry of Certain Foreign Nationals | JD Supra
On August 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of State issued guidance on scenarios that may qualify for a “national interest exception” under Presidential Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (“Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak”) and Presidential Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (“Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19...
State Department Issues Guidance On National Interest Exceptions To Proclamations Suspending Entry Of Certain Foreign Nationals
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State Department Issues Guidance on National Interest Exceptions to Proclamations Suspending Entry of Certain Foreign Nationals
On August 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of State issued guidance on scenarios that may qualify for a “national interest exception” under Presidential Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (“Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak”) and Presidential Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (“Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19...
U.S. Suspends Entry Of Certain Graduate Students And Researchers From The People's Republic Of China
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U.S. Suspends Entry of Certain Graduate Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China | JD Supra
On May 29, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of a small subset of Chinese nationals that seek to study or conduct research in the United States, citing a threat to the “long-term economic vitality” of the United States “and the safety and security of the American people.” The accompanying press release notes that the proclamation “will not affect students who come to the United States for legitimate reasons.” The proclamation takes effect on June 1, 2020.
U.S. Suspends Entry of Certain Graduate Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China
Ms. Brownlow is of counsel with Ogletree Deakins. Ms. Brownlow specializes in the management of large immigration programs across industries, including clinical research, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, professional services, and information technology. She is experienced with immigration policy development, management training, and immigration program strategy.
U.S. Suspends Entry of Certain Graduate Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China
On May 29, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of a small subset of Chinese nationals that seek to study or conduct research in the United States, citing a threat to the “long-term economic vitality” of the United States “and the safety and security of the American people.” The accompanying press release notes that the proclamation “will not affect students who come to the United States for legitimate reasons.”
Trump Administration Suspends Consular Issuance Of Immigrant Visas
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Trump Administration Suspends Consular Issuance of Immigrant Visas | JD Supra
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Buy American and Hire American: A Six Month Retrospective on Employment-Based Immigration
On April 18, 2017, President Trump signed the now well-known Executive Order (EO), “Buy American and Hire American.” In the immigration context, the EO proclaimed that it “shall be the policy of the executive branch to rigorously enforce and administer the laws governing entry into the United States of workers from abroad.” To this end, the EO directed the various executive departments and agencies to “propose new rules and issue new guidance . . .
Administration’s Regulatory Agenda Signals Continued Push to Align Visa Programs With “Hire American” Goals
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OIRA Agenda Impact on Employer Immigration
On December 14, 2017, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) released the Fall 2017 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which is a report on the rulemaking efforts U.S. administrative agencies intend to pursue in the near- and long-term. If enacted, several items in the agenda have the potential to impact employers’ immigration programs.
Buy American and Hire American: A Six Month Retrospective on Employment-Based Immigration
On April 18, 2017, President Trump signed the now well-known Executive Order (EO), “Buy American and Hire American.” In the immigration context, the EO proclaimed that it “shall be the policy of the executive branch to rigorously enforce and administer the laws governing entry into the United States of workers from abroad.” To this end, the EO directed the various executive departments and agencies to “propose new rules and issue new guidance . . .
Mapping the Impact From USCIS’s Surprise Suspension of H-1B Premium Processing
On March 3, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unexpectedly announced that it will temporarily suspend its premium processing service for all H-1B petitions received on or after April 3, 2017. The premium processing program allows a petitioner to receive a decision on its case within 15 calendar days upon payment of an additional government filing fee to USCIS.
Federal Judge Issues Order Temporarily Halting President Trump’s Immigration Travel Ban
On Friday, February 3, 2017, U.S. District Judge James L. Robart granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against defendants, President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Secretary John F. Kelly, and Acting U.S. Secretary of State Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. The plaintiffs in the case, the State of Washington and the State of Minnesota, filed the motion for the TRO in their suit, State of Washington, et al. v. Donald J.
Immigration Travel Alert: New Executive Order Suspends Admission to the U.S. of Foreign Nationals From Certain Countries
On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending admission to the United States of foreign nationals from the following countries for a period of at least 90 days: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Until further notice, foreign nationals from these countries will risk being refused admission back into the United States upon return from any international travel, effective immediately.
Practical Implications of High-Skilled Workers Regulation
We have previously summarized the key provisions of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation, “Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers,” which went into effect on January 17, 2017. In this article, we analyze the key provisions and the practical implications for employers and employees in further detail.
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