Following our earlier NewsFlash, new statements from the White House and additional reporting provide some clarification on the new $100,000 fee affecting H1B workers abroad. However, key details remain uncertain, and we will continue to provide analysis as more information becomes available. Effective Date and Scope...
Last night, Trump issued a proclamation to restrict the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, specifically targeting the H1B visa program. The proclamation, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee to accompany a visa petition...
On 03.Sep.2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register proposing significant revisions to the information collected on the petition for approval of school for attendance by nonimmigrant student (form I-17), and the certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant (F-1...
On August 25, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is resuming “neighborhood” investigations of certain individuals applying for naturalization. This policy change ends the agency's over three-decade long practice of waiving these investigations. Overview of Neighborhood Investigations The Immigration and Nationality Act...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum outlining enforcement priorities developed based on the executive orders issued by Donald Trump since taking office. While the memo deals with multiple areas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys are especially concerned about the DOJ prioritization of...
President Trump signed a spending bill, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” into law on 04.Jul.2025. While the bill does not fundamentally change who is eligible for U.S. immigration benefits or create new, legal pathways, it dramatically increases funding for immigration enforcement and increases the financial...
Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation barring the admission of nationals of twelve countries, and partially restricting admission of nationals from seven other countries, as of Monday, 09.Jun.2025. This total travel ban will apply to nationals of the following twelve countries:Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea ...
Given President Trump’s immigration directives, which focus heavily on enforcement efforts, there is growing concern surrounding possible increases in site visits and audits by various agencies involved in immigration enforcement. This article gives a non-exhaustive list of areas where employers can audit themselves or seek...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on 28.May.2025 that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) would begin to "aggressively revoke" F-1 visa "stamps" of certain Chinese nationals studying in the United States and will closely scrutinize future visa applicants from China. Targeting Communists and Those Studying...
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently met with U.S. Department of State (DOS) officials in Washington D.C., to discuss important developments affecting visa processing and immigration procedures. Summarized here are key takeaways from this meeting to help our clients and others in the community...
