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On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. While current H-1B holders remain unaffected, future applicants and employers face major financial and regulatory changes.
USCIS announced three major policy updates this week impacting false claims to citizenship, ideological screening, and naturalization character reviews.
The new H-1B and H-2 visa final rules take effect on January 17, 2025, along with an updated Form I-129. Learn about key changes, filing deadlines, and how to stay compliant.
USCIS has issued clarifications for practitioners handling the conversion from L-1B to L-1A visa classifications. Not categorized as a “change of status,” these cases do not attract a $500 fraud fee and are treated as changes in the conditions of employment. This post details the necessary steps and form adjustments for the conversion process, along with strategic timing considerations to maximize the benefits of the L-1A classification.