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Several weeks ago, USCIS announced an upcoming increase in Premium Processing fees. As the effective date approaches, this serves as an important reminder for employers, foreign professionals, students, and individuals planning immigration filings. Beginning March 1, 2026, new Premium Processing fees will apply to Form I-907 requests. Petitions postmarked on or after this date must include the updated fee amount or risk rejection. For time-sensitive immigration matters, proper planning is essential. What Happens on March 1, 2026? USCIS will implement higher Premium Processing fees across several commonly used immigration forms, including: Updated Fees Form I-129 (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and most classifications): $2,965 Form I-129 (H-2B...

What Employers and Foreign Professionals Need to Know Significant changes to the H-1B visa process are coming for Fiscal Year 2027. Employers, startups, and foreign professionals must prepare now to avoid costly mistakes and unexpected delays. At VKM Law Group, immigration attorneys in New Jersey, we are actively advising companies and individuals on how these new rules impact H-1B cap registrations, change-of-status filings, and employment-based immigration strategy. Below is a breakdown of the most important developments. New $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee & National Interest Exception (NIE) Under a September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation, certain H-1B petitions now require a $100,000 government fee, unless...

In the world of U.S. immigration, the O-1 visa represents one of the most elite categories—a recognition reserved for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in science, business, arts, or athletics. At VKM Law Group, we are proud to have recently secured a swift, RFE-free O-1 approval for a brilliant scientist operating at the cutting edge of computational chemistry and machine learning. This success wasn’t simply about legal procedure—it was about telling the right story, to the right audience, in the right way. The Profile: Scientific Innovation at a New Frontier Our client is an accomplished researcher in a highly technical, interdisciplinary space, working...