Immigration

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...

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...