Immigration

On September 21, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued formal guidance on the recent Presidential Proclamation mandating a $100,000 filing fee for certain H-1B petitions. This memorandum offers official confirmation of points we previously analyzed in our earlier breakdown of the proclamation. Below, we outline the key clarifications provided by USCIS and what they mean for employers, current H-1B visa holders, and prospective applicants. Key Takeaways from USCIS Policy Guidance Prospective Only The $100,000 fee only applies to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025. Employers planning new filings should be prepared to budget accordingly. Not Retroactive Petitions...

On September 19, 2025, the U.S. President issued a groundbreaking proclamation that redefines the landscape of the H-1B visa program, a long-standing pathway for skilled foreign professionals to work in the United States. For employers, employees, and legal practitioners, this new development introduces high-stakes financial and procedural challenges and demands immediate attention. As a leading immigration law firm serving clients across the United States, VKM Law Group breaks down what this means for you and how we can help you navigate this complex transition. What Does the New H-1B Proclamation Say? Effective September 21, 2025, U.S. employers seeking to hire foreign workers under...

If you have a pending Adjustment of Status case for a child or dependent—and you’re relying on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) to keep them eligible—you need to pay close attention to a recent policy change from USCIS. On August 8, 2025, USCIS announced that, starting August 15, 2025, it will go back to only using the “Final Action Dates” chart in the Visa Bulletin when calculating an applicant’s age under the CSPA. This is a major shift for anyone filing family or employment-based green card applications involving children or derivative applicants. What This Means in Plain English Between February 14, 2023...