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$100K H-1B Fee for Entry - What Employers and Employees Need to Know
A new 2025 Proclamation requires a $100,000 payment for H-1B visa petitions, raising legal challenges and uncertainty for employers and foreign workers.
Matthew Kolodziej
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Ending ‘Duration of Status’ and Other Major Critical Limits for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants
DHS proposes ending 'duration of status' for F, J, and I visas, replacing it with fixed admission periods and new extension rules. Learn key changes.
Matthew Kolodziej
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Immigration Policy Shift: How the New H-1B Wage Based Lottery Could Reshape Hiring
A new wage-based H-1B lottery rule could prioritize higher-paying jobs over the current random system. Discover how this change may affect employers, immigration attorneys, and foreign workers, and what to do before the FY 2027 cap season.
Matthew Kolodziej
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Immigration Compliance Update: What Employers Must Know
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed on July 3, 2025, brings major immigration reform and employer enforcement. Learn how new audits, site visits, and compliance rules impact your workforce.
Matthew Kolodziej
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Final Days to File H-1B Petitions – Key Reminders on Filing, Travel, and Cap-Gap
Employers must file FY2025 H-1B cap petitions by June 30, 2025. Review key compliance reminders, cap-gap work authorization details, and travel cautions to avoid delays or disruptions.
Matthew Kolodziej
Jun 25, 20252 min read


U.S. Travel Ban Now in Effect: Key Impacts on EB-5 Investors and Employment-Based Visa Applicants
As of June 9, 2025, the U.S. has begun enforcing new travel bans affecting EB-5 investors, H-1B, and employment-based visa applicants from over a dozen countries. Learn who’s impacted, what exemptions apply, and how this affects green card processing and international travel.
Matthew Kolodziej
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Harder to get in. Harder to send money out.
ICE has begun a new round of letters targeting OPT students for employer info updates, as scrutiny on F-1 visa holders intensifies. Also covered: a proposed 5% remittance tax affecting millions of non-citizens, and key international travel tips for visa and green card holders.
Jia Law Group
May 22, 20253 min read


Protecting Immigrant Families: Understanding Your Rights During ICE Encounters
ICE is arresting longtime immigrants, even those without criminal records. Know your rights and how to protect yourself.
Matthew Kolodziej
Apr 7, 20252 min read
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