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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...

In a major development with far-reaching consequences, the Trump administration has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. This policy represents one of the most expansive restrictions on lawful immigration in recent history and has already sent shockwaves through immigrant communities, U.S. employers, healthcare institutions, and multinational businesses. As an experienced Immigration Attorney in New Jersey, VKM Law Group is closely monitoring this policy shift and advising individuals and organizations on how to respond, prepare, and protect their immigration interests. This blog explains what the suspension means, who is affected, possible exceptions,...