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Podcast: Workforce Management – H-1B Cap Season For Employers

In this podcast, Immigration attorneys Catherine Wadhwani and Mark Harley discuss H-1B visas and what it means for employers. 

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Podcast: The Effect of President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration

In this podcast, Catherine Wadhwani and Robert Whitehill detail the potential impact of President Barack Obama’s Immigration Accountability Executive Action in resolving the nation’s immigration issues.

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U.S. immigration law comprises a system of highly complex, intricate, many-layered statutes, regulations, informal agency materials and policies which are often influenced by the current political climate. Anyone attempting to navigate this system needs attorneys well versed in the nuances of this multifaceted process. Join our experienced immigration bloggers as they provide regular updates for employers on the full gamut of immigration issues ranging from hiring, compliance and employment best practices to the latest developments in visa news and coverage of significant immigration-related decisions, as well as practical advice to ease the immigration process.

Recent Blog Posts

Big Changes Are Coming to H-1B Cap Season

The H-1B process for FY 2027 will undergo a major overhaul. Changes include a new $100,000 H-1B fee that applies to certain, limited applications, a wage-level–weighted lottery selection process and an expanded adjudicative hold for beneficiaries from travel‑ban countries. We’ve posted a new client alert that breaks down what these changes mean in practical terms.... Continue Reading…More

What Employers Need to Know about the $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued detailed guidance on the President’s Sept. 19, 2025 proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” which imposes a new $100,000 H-1B payment requirement. We provide a detailed rundown in this client alert. Here are the highlights: Read more here. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has challenged the fee in court.... Continue Reading…More

National Business Group Challenges $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Court

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Oct. 20 seeking to stop the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Visa fee. The Chamber is requesting an injunction to block the fee and to vacate any actions the Department of Homeland Security has taken to put... Continue Reading…More

H-1B Cap Season: FY2026 Registration Dates and Information

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the FY2026 H-1B Cap Registration dates. Below is a summary of some information that you should know: Please contact any of the following members of Fox Rothschild’s Immigration Practice Group directly if you are interested in participating in the H-1B Cap Registration: Continue Reading…More

Must-Knows for Those Considering Layoffs if They Lose Federal Funding

With the Trump administration pursuing an (at least temporarily blocked) freeze on federal funding, recipients of grants and other federal funds may be considering how to carry out force reductions or layoffs if the need arises. I collaborated with Labor & Employment colleagues Steven Ludwig and Erika Page on an Alert addressing various requirements employers... Continue Reading…More

Stateside Pilot Program Will Issue H-1B Visa Stamps From Within the U.S.

On January 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will begin accepting online H-1B visa stamp applications at this web address for a limited number of qualifying applicants to receive H-1B visa stamps from within the U.S. rather than at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. This long-awaited pilot program is initially only for certain individuals whose most... Continue Reading…More

UPDATE:  Stateside H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Coming Soon

This post provides an update on the prospective resumption of stateside processing of H-1B visa renewal applications. Continue Reading…More

J-1 Waivered Physicians: Meeting Patient Needs

Health care employers in many areas of the U.S. continue to have difficulty recruiting physicians to meet patient needs. One option that may be useful to health care employers when a U.S. physician cannot be recruited is J-1 Waiver sponsorship of an international medical graduate.  Barring unusual circumstances, J-1 waiver sponsorship should result in a... Continue Reading…More

H-1B Cap Season: FY2024 Registration Dates and Information

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the FY2024 H-1B Cap Registration dates. Below is a summary of some information that you should know: Please contact me directly with inquiries if you are interested in participating in the H-1B Cap Registration at cwadhwani@foxrothschild.com or contact your Fox Rothschild attorney. Catherine Wadhwani is a Partner... Continue Reading…More

It’s That Time of Year Again: Make Your Plans for the H-1B Lottery

At the start of each year, we kick off H-1B Cap Season by working with U.S. employers to prepare for registration in the upcoming lottery. U.S. employers interested in sponsoring foreign nationals for specialty (professional) occupations have this opportunity only once per year for a limited time period. For a primer on how the process... Continue Reading…More