On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone seeking to enter or reenter the U.S. in H-1B status without payment of a new $100,000 fee. The proclamation, titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers is effective date is 12:01 a.m. EDT Sunday, September 21, 2025, and is set …
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) – Requirements & Process
The EB-2 NIW is an employment-based immigrant visa category that allows foreign nationals to bypass the traditional job offer and labor certification requirements if they can demonstrate that their work is in the “national interest” of the United States. This is a powerful pathway to a green card, particularly for individuals whose contributions can significantly …
The H-1B electronic registration process for FY-2026
Starting with the Fiscal Year 2021 H-1B Lottery AILA practitioners have been using the USCIS electronic registration system for employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions. The sixth season of the H-1B electronic registration process opened at noon (ET) on March 7, 2025, with the “beneficiary-centric” selection process and the myUSCIS enterprise account system. The …
Are You Registered? 2025 Alien Registration Requirement
Understanding the 2025 Alien Registration Requirement: What It Means for Immigrants On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order, directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce compliance with the Alien Registration Requirement under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. …