U.S. District Judge today announced that she will likely permanently halt the Trump administration’s decision to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from more than 100,000 long-term residents from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Judge Trina L. Thompson indicated she intends to deny the government’s motion to dismiss, grant partial summary judgment to plaintiffs on two central[Read More]
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The court orders USCIS to revert to old filing fees for EB-5 filings
On Nov. 12, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado had issued a decision in Moody v. Noem, No. 24-cv-00762-CNS (D. Colo.), staying certain EB-5 related fees that were codified by DHS in the 2024 Fee Rule, which became effective April 1, 2024. The court determined that the EB-5 Reform and Integrity[Read More]
DOL’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has Resumed receiving Application for the Processing
Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Employment and Training Administration’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has issued a news release stating that it is resuming the processing of employer requests for prevailing wages and labor certification determinations for temporary and permanent employment in the United States. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification’s[Read More]
USCIS Clarifies Restrictions on Entry of H-1B Skilled Workers into the U.S. based on Presidential Proclamation and Grounds for Exceptions from the Entry Fee under the Proclamation
Washington, D.C. On September 19, 2025, the President had issued a Proclamation with a Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers seeking to restrict entry of skilled H-1B workers into the U.S. with a hefty $100,000 H-1B entry fee starting from September 21, 2025. It is unclear under what authority the government is trying to[Read More]
U.S. Chamber Files Lawsuit to Support Businesses’ Use of H-1B Work Visas
Washington, D.C. Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s $100,000 entry fee on H-1B visa petitions filed for those who are outside the U.S. The Chamber’s case makes the assertions that new H-1B entry fee is unlawful because it overrides the statutory provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act[Read More]
U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case challenging H-4 EAD
Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court declined to hear a case which sought to challenge employment eligibility for spouse of H-1B work visa holders who are in green card process. Last year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit had affirmed the decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in[Read More]
Broad Coalition of Organizations Sue Trump Administration on its Executive Acton Imposing an H-1B Entry Fee of $100,000 each
A coalition of labor unions, health care providers, schools, and religious organizations filed a lawsuit (Global Nurse Force et al v. Trump et al.) today seeking end of President Trump’s sweeping executive action that imposed a new $100,000 entry fee on every new H-1B application. The President’s proclamation of September 19, 2025 affects employers, foreign[Read More]
Potential Impacts of U.S. Government Shutdown on Immigration Matters
Washington, DC. It is more than likely that the U.S. government may shutdown due to the Congress’ failure to pass the government budget. General Shutdown Information: If the government agencies close for budgetary reasons, all but “essential” personnel are furloughed and are not allowed to work. The following is an overview of how the immigration-related agencies[Read More]
President Trump Restricts Entry of H-1B Skilled Workers into the U.S.
Washington, D.C. President Trump has issued a Presidential Proclamation on September 19th, 2025 seeking to restrict entry of skilled H-1B workers into the U.S. with a hefty $100,000 H-1B entry fee. While it is still unclear under what authority the government is trying to re-write the H-1B laws and regulations with the President Trump’s Presidential[Read More]
USCIS to Add Special Agents with New Law Enforcement Authorities within USCIS
Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency within U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), proposes a new rule which will expand its law enforcement authorities and newly-minted USCIS 1811 classified officers (commonly known as special agents) will be empowered to investigate, arrest, and present for prosecution those who violate America’s immigration laws[Read More]