On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule (Federal Register : Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions) that could fundamentally change how H-1B visas are awarded. The Current System U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allots […]
On September 19, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced termination of the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, which was set to expire on September 30, 2025. Per the Federal Register Notice that was published on September 22, 2025, the TPS designation for Syria will terminate […]
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers – The White House which adds a $100,000 fee for individuals seeking to enter the U.S. in H-1B status from outside the United States. The restriction on entry is to take effect at 9:01 pm PST […]
On September 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new 2025 Naturalization Civics Test as part of its overhaul of the American citizenship application process. Beginning October 20, 2025, applicants who file Form N-400 Application for Naturalization will take the updated test. The 2025 test requires applicants […]