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On Dec. 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a policy memorandum directing its officers to place an adjudicative hold on pending benefit requests for foreign nationals from 19 high-risk countries identified in the June 4, 2025 Presidential Proclamation, Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States. The purpose of the hold is to allow USCIS time to conduct a comprehensive review of the pending requests.Continue Reading USCIS pause on adjudications for nationals from high-risk countries

On Dec. 29, 2025, the Federal Register published a final rule titled “Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap‑Subject H-1B Petitions,” announcing a major transformation of how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allocates H‑1B visas under the annual cap when random selection is required. Random selection is only implemented when USCIS receives more registrations (or petitions) than it projects to meet the numerical allocations. This final rule becomes effective on Feb. 27, 2026 and will be in effect for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 registration process.Continue Reading New weighted selection process for Cap‑Subject H-1B Petitions

If you hold a U.S. visa, you might assume that once it is issued, you are in the clear. However, the Department of State can revoke a visa after issuance under a process called prudential visa revocation. This often surprises travelers, so here is what you need to know.Continue Reading Prudential visa revocations and what you should know

On Dec. 16, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation expanding the June 4, 2025 travel restrictions to the United States. The Proclamation continues to fully ban the entry of nationals from the original 12 countries under the June 4, 2025 Proclamation and add seven additional countries to that list as well as individuals holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents. Partial restrictions and entry limitations on 15 additional countries were also added in the December 2025 Proclamation. Nationals of Laos and Sierra Leone who had been subject to a partial entry ban are now fully banned under the Dec. 16, 2025 Proclamation and entry of nationals from Turkmenistan who plan to travel to the United States on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M and J nonimmigrant visas are no longer banned. Nationals from designated countries who are planning to travel outside of the United States should carefully evaluate their situation and consult with an experienced immigration attorney to address travel-related concerns.Continue Reading U.S. expands travel restrictions: What you need to know

On Oct. 20, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided additional information regarding implementation of the Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers Proclamation. The Guidance addresses which H-1B petitions are subject to the Proclamation, how and when to pay the fee and information on requesting an exception to the fee.Continue Reading What employers need to know about USCIS guidance implementing the $100,000 H-1B petition fee

On Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation significantly restricting the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers. As details about the impact of the Proclamation will continue to emerge over the coming days, our current understanding is that it does not affect beneficiaries of approved petitions or those who are in possession of valid H-1B nonimmigrant visas. We understand that the ability of current H-1B visa holders to leave the United States and re-enter is not affected. According to current White House information, the entry restriction will first be applied to beneficiaries who are the recipients of H-1B cap numbers after the next lottery cycle in 2026. Our understanding of the Proclamation will continue to evolve as more detail is shared about its impact and intent, so we encourage you to regularly check back here for updates and clarifications.Continue Reading New compliance obligations under H-1B proclamation effective Sept. 21

On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation restricting travel to the United States of nationals from 19 countries. The proclamation is a result of a Jan. 20, 2025 Executive Order issued to reaffirm the Trump administration’s commitment to stricter national security policies. The restrictions, effective 12:01 am EDT on Monday, June 9, 2025, are based on concerns over terrorism, inadequate vetting, failure to accept removable nationals and high visa overstay rates.Continue Reading President Trump imposes travel restrictions on nationals of 19 countries

What is the new non-U.S. citizen registration requirement?

The law requires non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States to register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), providing personal information such as fingerprints and home addresses. The new rule aims to enhance national security and ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws.Continue Reading Department of Homeland Security’s non-U.S. citizen registration requirement

Immigration reform will be a focal point of the new administration in the early days of Trump’s transition back to the White House with a likelihood that some changes initially will come by way of executive action. The practical implications of any immigration policy changes may begin to take shape in the early months of the new administration, but based on his past administration and campaign rhetoric, it is possible that some changes could be swift.Continue Reading Immigration policy considerations for employers as we embark on a second Trump administration