On September 21, 2025, USCIS issued a policy memorandum clarifying the scope of the recent Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 payment for certain H-1B petitions.
This blog serves as a living FAQ and will be updated as new clarifications emerge from DHS, the Department of State, or related litigation.
September 20, 2025 – Ridgewood, NJ
The Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C., a leading U.S. and Canadian immigration law firm, is advising employers and foreign nationals following the Presidential Proclamation signed by President Donald J. Trump on September 19, 2025.
The Proclamation introduces a...
On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation restricting the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers into the United States. This action follows growing concerns regarding systemic abuse of the H-1B visa program and its impact on U.S. workers, particularly in the IT and STEM sectors.
The Trump Administration has announced plans to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. This marks a significant departure from the current fee structure and could dramatically impact U.S. employers and highly skilled foreign workers.
Key Highlights
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased its focus on employer compliance, and one of the most visible tools is the unannounced site visit. These inspections are conducted by officers from the Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) directorate and are designed to confirm that the details in immigration petitions match what...
On August 19, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its Policy Manual that could have serious consequences for foreign nationals applying for certain immigration benefits. Under the new guidance, USCIS officers may weigh whether an applicant has engaged in activity deemed “anti-American” when making discretionary decisions.
The H-1B visa program is again at the center of proposed regulatory changes. On July 17, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent a draft rule titled “Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions” to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). OMB completed its review on...
A troubling trend is emerging for H-1B professionals laid off in the United States: some are receiving Notices to Appear (NTAs) in immigration court, even though they are still within the 60-day grace period that has historically provided a buffer after job loss.
This development is creating significant uncertainty for...
