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Overview: Opportunity Amidst Restriction In a season marked by tightened immigration policies and increased scrutiny, a surprising and potentially transformative opportunity has emerged for high-skilled professionals from India and China. While new restrictions, such as the Department of State's suspension of immigrant visa issuances for 75 countries, seem like a step back, they may actually open the door for thousands of employment-based (EB) green cards to become available. For applicants already in the U.S.—especially those in H-1B or L-1 status—this situation presents a unique window of opportunity. With the right legal support and strategic timing, applicants can advance their immigration goals despite...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of the FY 2027 H-1B cap initial registration period, marking the first critical step for employers seeking to sponsor foreign professionals under the H-1B program. The registration period will open at 12:00 PM Eastern on March 4, 2026, and remain open through 12:00 PM Eastern on March 19, 2026. Employers and their authorized representatives must complete electronic registrations during this window to be eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition. H-1B Registration Window: What Employers Must Do During the FY 2027 registration period, employers (or their attorneys) are required to: Submit electronic registrations...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has launched Project Firewall—a strategic enforcement initiative under the Wage and Hour Division (WHD)—to protect highly skilled U.S. workers and ensure H-1B visa program compliance. As a firm committed to defending both employer integrity and worker rights, VKM Law Group breaks down what this initiative means and why it matters to employers, employees, and immigration attorneys alike. What is Project Firewall? Project Firewall is designed to: Hold employers accountable for misusing the H-1B visa program Prevent the displacement of qualified U.S. workers Enforce legal standards around wages, recruitment, and working conditions This initiative reinforces the DOL’s commitment to...