Blog – Immigration View
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. Their coverage includes developments and issues central to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
Recent Blog Posts
Immigrant Visa Processing Update: Department of State Pauses Issuance for ‘High-Risk’ Nationalities
The Department of State recently announced a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of specified “high-risk” countries, effective January 21, 2026. The administration calls the measure part of a broader policy review aimed at ensuring that immigrants are financially self-sufficient and do not access welfare benefits in the United States. Scope... Continue Reading…More
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
I-9 Alert! New Form I-9
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published an updated version of the Form I-9. The revised Form I-9 has an edition date of 1/20/2025 and an expiration date of 5/31/2027. The updated Form I-9 is already available on the USCIS website. Timing Considerations While multiple previous editions of Form I-9 remain valid until their respective... 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
What Should You Do If ICE Comes Knocking?
Plenty of employers are wondering how they might be affected by the new administration’s focus on immigration enforcement. Immigration Practice Co-Chair Ali Brodie worked with Hospitality Practice Chair Carolyn Richmond and Labor and Employment partner Alexander Bogdan to create this helpful guide on how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows up at your... Continue Reading…More
H-1B Lottery for FY 2025 Complete
USCIS recently announced that the agency received enough H-1B petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2025. USCIS has been slow in issuing the non-selection notices to registrants through their online accounts over... Continue Reading…More
Alert – Second Lottery on FY 2025 Regular Cap H-1Bs
On July 30th, USCIS determined that not enough H-1B petition filings in the regular cap were submitted during the initial filing period from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. USCIS will select additional registrations to reach the allotted H-1B numbers and will notify selected registrants through the myUSCIS account. The selection notice will include... Continue Reading…More
