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DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B & H-4 Visas
Photo courtesy of Google Images DOS Expands Online Presence Review to H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants On December 3, 2025, the U.S. 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. This policy extends a vetting practice that […]
Notices to Appear (NTAs) Issued During the 60-Day Grace Period
Photo Courtesy by iStock USCIS Issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) During the 60-Day Grace Period: What H-1B Workers and Employers Need to Know Recent reports from immigration practitioners reveal a concerning trend: USCIS is issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) to H-1B workers even when they are still within the 60-day grace period and have timely […]
Updated Guidance on the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation fee
Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash On September 21, 2025, it was announced that the entry into the United States of foreign nationals as nonimmigrants to perform services in an H-1B specialty occupation was restricted, except for those foreign nationals whose petitions are accompanied or supplemented by a payment of $100,000. No guidance was given […]
AILA Flyer: Presidential Proclamation Requires $100,000 Fee for New H-1B Workers
See below the AILA flyer regarding the Presidential Proclamation signed September 19, 2025: Click here to view the flyer in PDF format.
H-1B Modernization Rule Finalized
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a comprehensive update to the H-1B visa program, set to take effect on January 17, 2025. This modernization introduces new flexibilities, strengthens oversight, and provides stability for employers and employees alike. A new Form I-129 will be required for all filings as of the effective date, with […]
FY 2025 H-1B Cap Lottery Integrity Measures made by USCIS
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a final rule aimed at enhancing the integrity of the H-1B registration process to mitigate potential fraud. The new rule also aims to ensure fairness in the selection process for beneficiaries, regardless of the number of registrations submitted on their behalf by employers. Here are the […]
H-1B Travelers to Save Time, Money, and Heartache with Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program
For H-1B visa holders, the logistics of traveling home for a wedding can be almost as challenging to plan as the wedding. An Indian client who traveled to India for a wedding had to remain there for weeks to get a visa to return to the US. He had to apply for the visa in […]
USCIS Changes H-1B Visa Selection Process
Photo courtesy of iStock DHS Changes H-1B Visa Selection Process: What Employers and Applicants Need to Know The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major change to the H-1B visa selection process—moving away from the traditional random lottery and toward a weighted selection system that prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants. This change […]