The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have recently released important updates affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and parole programs. These changes impact thousands of individuals from multiple countries, as well as their families and employers.
Below is a summary of the current landscape...
Immigration policies in the U.S. and Canada continue to evolve rapidly, bringing major changes that affect both employers and foreign professionals. From the new $100,000 filing fee for certain H-1B petitions to heightened Department of Labor enforcement and Canada’s merit-based immigration alternatives, these updates are reshaping strategies for businesses and individuals alike....
Many couples find themselves in love and ready to marry while one partner is in the U.S. on a tourist visa. While marriage to a U.S. citizen is legal, the immigration path afterward can be far more complicated. Missteps can lead to denials, long separations, or even removal from the United States.
The U.S. immigration landscape shifted dramatically last week when President Trump signed a Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions. The announcement has caused understandable concern among U.S. employers, foreign workers, and students planning long-term careers in America.
In the immediate aftermath, some observers suggested that Canada...
With the possibility of a federal government shutdown, many immigrants, employers, and families are left wondering how immigration processes may be disrupted. While some immigration agencies operate on fee-based funding and continue functioning, others may scale back or suspend services until Congress passes a new appropriations bill.
Here is...
On September 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register (Document No. 2025-18473) that would raise prevailing wage levels for H-1B visa holders. This proposal follows President Trump’s recent Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions, and is part of...
On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Project Firewall, a new enforcement initiative aimed at protecting America’s highly skilled workforce and strengthening oversight of the H-1B visa program.
This development follows the recent Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions. Together, these...
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 payment for certain H-1B petitions. On September 21, 2025, USCIS issued official guidance and an FAQ confirming how this new policy will be applied.
To help employers and visa holders, NPZ Law Group has prepared this...
With new hurdles and rising costs in the U.S. H-1B program, many skilled workers are searching for better opportunities. Canada is stepping up as a welcoming alternative with clear, merit-based immigration programs. Whether through the Global Talent Stream for tech professionals, Express Entry for permanent residency, or Provincial Nominee Programs, Canada provides...
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation introducing a new $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions. NPZ Law Group previously shared the details of this Proclamation and its potential impact on employers and workers.
Since then, additional updates from professional associations suggest that the fee may apply...
