On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 payment for certain H-1B petitions. Since then, federal agencies have released several rounds of clarifications.
To help employers, HR professionals, and visa holders understand how this rule is being applied, NPZ Law Group continues to update...
The Ontario government has announced new legislation to make it easier for health-care professionals licensed in other provinces and territories to work in Ontario without lengthy re-registration processes. The goal is to strengthen labour mobility, address workforce shortages, and support faster access to care across the province.
USCIS has released detailed guidance explaining how the $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions—required under the September 19 Presidential Proclamation—will be applied.
According to the update, the new fee: Applies only to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21,...As immigration policies continue to evolve in both the U.S. and Canada, October brings major updates impacting employers, foreign professionals, and students. The Trump administration has announced a forthcoming rule to tighten H-1B eligibility and oversight, along with a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee that could reshape the U.S. employment landscape. Meanwhile, USCIS...
The November 2025 Visa Bulletin brings another month of largely stable Employment-Based categories and slight movement in some Family-Based preferences. With limited visa number availability early in FY 2026, the Department of State maintains consistency to manage demand, while the EB-4 Religious Worker program remains “Unavailable.” Here’s what you need to know.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant new policy update: beginning October 16, 2025, individuals granted immigration parole or re-parole will be required to pay a $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee. This change is being implemented pursuant to the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill, which authorizes the Department of Homeland...
In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge William G. Young reaffirmed that international students and faculty enjoy the same First Amendment protections as U.S. citizens. The court struck down a Trump-era policy that sought to target noncitizen students and educators for arrest or deportation based on their pro-Palestinian political expression.
Federal immigration enforcement has increasingly shifted its focus to the workplace. “Worksite enforcement” refers to the government’s efforts to make sure that employers follow the law when hiring and managing employees. These actions may involve inspections, audits, or, in more serious cases, coordinated investigations that can affect both businesses and workers.
Permanent residence in the United States has always been viewed as a stable immigration status. However, recent policy changes and stricter enforcement trends have made it clear that even lawful permanent residents (LPRs) — or “green card holders” — are now facing closer scrutiny when traveling, filing for citizenship, or renewing status.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will continue processing H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 petitions during the government shutdown. However, employers and petitioners should be aware that the shutdown may delay access to required Department of Labor (DOL) certifications, which could affect the timely filing of petitions...
