CHNV Program Update, E-Verify Updates, & More

Court Halts Termination of CHNV Parole Program: What Employers Need to Know A federal judge in Massachusetts has issued a…

H-2B Cap Reached for First Returning Worker Allocation – FY 2026 On February 13, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

Texas Announces Investigation Into H-1B Visa Use by State Agencies and Public Universities Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed Texas…

Federal Appeals Court Expedited Review of $100,000 H-1B Fee Challenge – What Employers Need to Know A U.S. Court of…

USCIS Halts Immigration, Citizenship & Green Card Processing for Nationals of 19 Countries In a sweeping move on December 2, 2025,…

USCIS Updated Guidance on H-1B $100,000 Payment Requirement On October 20, 2025, Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) provided additional guidance…

Effective September 21, 2025, President Donald Trump’s proclamation imposes a $100,000 application fee for new H-1B petitions and directs the…

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a presidential proclamation invoking INA §212(f) and 215(a), which authorizes the President to…

The One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Impacts on Employers and Business Immigration Prepare for More I-9 Audits: Review and update I-9…

Visa Interview Waiver Changes Begin September 2 Beginning September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will implement a more…