Category: Immigration Updates

Lawsuit Challenges $100,000 H-1B Surcharge

Immigration Updates
A coalition of plaintiffs has sued the Trump administration to block its proclamation imposing a $100,000 surcharge for H-1B visas. The lawsuit, Global Nurse Force et al v. Trump, was filed October 3, 2025 in federal district...

Immigration Impact of Government Shutdown

Immigration Updates
If Congress does not agree to a budget by 11:59 PM EDT September 30, 2025, the U.S. government will shut down on October 1, and all but essential government employees will be furloughed. As a result, government agencies...

DOL Unveils a New H-1B Enforcement Initiative

Immigration Updates
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the launch of a new H-1B enforcement initiative with the goal of safeguarding “the rights, wages, and job opportunities of highly skilled American workers”. The DOL already...