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On June 5, 2026, the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), jointly with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), and the...more
On Monday, June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts invalidated the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas,1 determining that President Trump lacked the authority to impose a tax on this visa program for highly skilled...more
Portugal has introduced significant amendments to its Nationality Law, applicable to all applications submitted on or after May 19, 2026. ...more
Immigration enforcement is no longer a remote or theoretical risk for construction employers. ICE is conducting active site visits nationwide – detaining workers, halting projects, and triggering cascading contractual and...more
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published a temporary final rule on June 9, 2026 introducing an optional $750 premium fee to expedite interview scheduling for B-1/B-2 (business and tourism) visa applicants....more
On June 8, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions. The ruling is the latest development following our September 2025 alert regarding the Trump...more
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) creating a $750 fee for expedited B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview appointments. The rule will be effective from July 1, 2026, through...more
On May 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Signatures on Immigration Benefit Requests.” The rule takes...more
A federal court’s decision could provide immediate relief for employers affected by the recently imposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee. Our Immigration Group examines the practical implications of the ruling and what may come next...more
Key Takeaways: A federal court vacated the $100,000 H-1B fee, allowing employers to file petitions without the fee for now (appeal expected)...more
On June 8, 2026, Judge Sorokin of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee was unlawful. H-1B visas are available to employers who wish to employ a...more
As you know, President Trump and his administration have been working to reach their goal of reducing the number of individuals who are in the country illegally. That work also extends to reducing the number of individuals...more
In a major development following our previous coverage of President Trump’s Proclamation regarding the new H-1B $100,000 fee, a federal judge has completely vacated the policy. On June 8, 2026, U.S. District Judge Leo T....more
Calling the policy a tax that required Congressional approval, a federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s $100,000 application fee on employers attempting to hire skilled foreign workers on H-1B visas....more
Several recent noteworthy immigration developments emerged over the past week that may impact employers, visa applicants, and foreign nationals navigating the U.S. immigration system....more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently revised its Form I-9 inspection guidance, increasing employers’ potential exposure in audits and inspections....more
Lawmakers narrowly approved a bill yesterday to significantly boost funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as Border Patrol, through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. The Republican-backed Secure...more
In a decision favorable to US employers, universities, and healthcare providers, US District Court Judge Leo Sorokin, District of Massachusetts, ruled that the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa petition fee is...more
Federal regulators recently took two coordinated steps that significantly shift expectations for how lenders and banks treat non‑work authorized individuals and their employers. On June 5, the Consumer Financial Protection...more
Employers that rely on the H-1B visa program got significant relief on Monday when a Massachusetts federal judge vacated the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B application fee, ruling that the president lacked the authority...more
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacated the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee requirement, finding that the policy exceeded presidential authority and violated the...more
For international travelers hoping to visit the United States, securing a visitor visa interview appointment often presents one of the biggest hurdles in the travel planning process. Beginning on July 1, 2026, the U.S....more
The Department of Justice recently highlighted an $18.25 million back-pay distribution to resolve claims that a large tech company’s hiring and recruitment practices deterred U.S. workers from applying to positions. The...more
A federal judge in Boston has struck down the Trump Administration’s $100,000 fee tied to certain H‑1B visa petitions and vacated the policy in full. For employers, this ruling removes a major cost barrier and requires an...more
Yesterday, a federal district judge in Massachusetts invalidated the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) $100,000 H-1B fee in a case brought by the State of California, finding it to be an unlawful tax, rather...more