Immigration

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...

Effective December 26, 2025, sweeping changes to U.S. immigration enforcement have officially taken effect. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented new visa travel restrictions and biometric monitoring protocols that directly impact green card holders and visa applicants, especially from certain high-risk countries. At VKM Law Group, our team of experienced immigration attorneys in New Jersey is here to break down what these changes mean for you, and how to stay compliant and protected. Why This Matters These new rules were introduced under President Donald Trump’s administration as part of a broader initiative to: Enhance national security Modernize the U.S. border...

Beginning December 8, 2025, H-1B and H-4 visa applicants across various consular posts have started receiving rescheduling notices for their previously confirmed visa interview appointments. These changes impact interviews scheduled on or after December 15, 2025, with new appointment dates being pushed as far out as March or even June 2026. This abrupt shift is attributed to the U.S. Department of State’s implementation of a new online presence review requirement, which is significantly impacting interview capacity at U.S. consulates globally. Key Developments Mass Rescheduling of H-1B and H-4 Interviews Consulates, including Hyderabad and Chennai, are unilaterally rescheduling visa appointments, some to dates as...