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Customs and Border Protection Immigration Procedures

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CBP to Collect Biometrics Data from Noncitizens Entering and Exiting U.S.

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule requiring all non-U.S. citizens to be photographed (biometrics) upon U.S. entry and exit. This includes U.S. lawful permanent residents and previously exempt...more

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New USCIS $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee Effective October 16, 2025

On October 16, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published in the Federal Register a notice announcing the implementation of a new $1,000 parole fee. The fee requirement took effect immediately and will...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

SHUTDOWN: Here’s the impact on immigration

The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1. Below is a summary of how this is affecting immigration-related processes. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is funded mostly through user...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - October 2025

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Government Shutdown: Potential Immigration Impacts and What Employers Need to Know

As of October 1, 2025 at 12:00AM EST, the United States Government has shut down. Congressional Democrats have stated that they will withhold support for any spending bill that does not extend existing health insurance...more

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H-1B Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”: What We Do and Don’t Know

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On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” which announced significant changes to the H-1B non-immigrant visa program. The proclamation...more

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Closed for Business: Impacts to U.S. Immigration Processes During the Government Shutdown

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As of 12:01 a.m. ET on October 1, 2025, the U.S. Government has shut down due to Congress' failure to pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the Government until later this year. The government shutdown will likely cause...more

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The U.S. Government Shutdown: Its Impact on Immigration Cases

The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. (EDT) on October 1, 2025, after the president and congressional lawmakers could not reach an agreement to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2026. ...more

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Immigration Considerations in a Government Shutdown

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The current government funding expired at the end of the fiscal year without a continuing resolution, resulting in a government shutdown. A federal government shutdown can create ripple effects across immigration processes,...more

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Government Shutdown Looms: Immigration Impacts for U.S. Employers and Foreign Workers

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As of the date of this writing, Congress has not passed the appropriate spending bills to keep the federal government open beyond September 30, 2025. Unless these bills are passed, some government agencies will shut down on...more

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Possible 2025 Government Shutdown and Impact on Immigration-Related Agencies

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In anticipation of a possible government shutdown this week, many employers are wondering how a shuttering of U.S. government agencies for budgetary reasons could impact or delay their U.S. immigration processing, exclusively...more

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Oct. 1 U.S. Government Shutdown Impact on U.S. Immigration Agencies

While the U.S. government continues to negotiate regarding the federal budget for Fiscal year 2026, some immigration-related agencies and functions would be suspended if no stopgap spending measure is introduced. ...more

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Potential government shutdown and the impact on U.S. immigration processes

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As the possibility of a federal government shutdown looms, employers should prepare for disruptions to key immigration processes. A shutdown affects federal agencies differently depending on their funding sources and...more

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Closing in on Closing Down - Immigration Related Agencies and the Government Shutdown

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With government funding set to expire after September 30 unless Congress acts, only certain government employees will continue working after midnight on Tuesday September 30, 2025. The government operates in accordance with...more

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Presidential Proclamation Imposes $100,000 Entry Fee on H-1B Visa Workers: What Employers and Visa Holders Should Know

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Following the issuance of President Trump’s Presidential Proclamation on September 19, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa workers seeking entry to the United States, three key federal agencies have released clarifying...more

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H-1B Overhaul—Navigating the $100,000 Fee and New Lottery Rules

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In this episode of The Inside Track, hosts Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey from Mayer Brown’s Global Mobility Practice discuss recently announced changes affecting the H-1B visa program. The conversation centers on the...more

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Impact of Potential Government Shutdown on Employer Immigration Processes

As Congress faces the possibility of a government shutdown on September 30, 2025, employers should be aware of how a shutdown might impact immigration-related services and processes, particularly for employers who may sponsor...more

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FAQs Regarding the Presidential Proclamation of September 19, 2025 on H-1B Visas

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On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation titled, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, that will impose a $100,000 government filing fee on employers for new H-1B petitions filed...more

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The $100,000 H-1B Fee - What We Know and What We Don’t

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On Friday September 19, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“EO”) mandating that as of Monday, September 22, 2025, foreign nationals seeking to enter the Unites States as H-1B temporary workers must pay a...more

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New H-1B Visa Restrictions and $100,000 Petition Fee - Immediate Implications and Employer Guidance

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Our Immigration Team breaks down the Trump Administration’s latest changes to the H-1B visa program, including a new $100,000 fee....more

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Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program – $100,000 Fee for New Petitions & Employment Considerations

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On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, introducing a new $100,000 payment requirement for employers filing new H‑1B petitions. US Citizenship...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Trump Administration Issues Clarifications on H-1B Proclamation and $100K Entry Fee — Uncertainty Remains

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President Donald Trump signed a Proclamation on Sept. 19, 2025, requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B nonimmigrants seeking to enter the United States (“Proclamation”). Initial reports suggested the restriction applied broadly,...more

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Administration Imposes Fee and Restricts Entry to United States for Certain H-1B Visa Holders

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President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on September 19, 2025, which became effective September 21, 2025, implementing a $100,000 fee for certain individuals seeking H-1B status. Further comments from the White House...more

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Impact of Executive Order Restricting Entry of H-1B Employment-Based Nonimmigrants

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The White House has issued a new executive order titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” This order is directed at foreign nationals seeking entry into the U.S. in H-1B status, suspending entry of such...more

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New $100,000 H-1B Fee: Considerations for Employers and H-1B Beneficiaries

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On September 21, 2025, the White House’s presidential proclamation that temporarily restricts the entry of H-1B workers unless a $100,000 fee is paid by their employer went into effect. The restriction is valid for one year,...more

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