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What the New H-1B Proclamation Really Means

September 24th, 2025 | #uscisalert
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Worker

What the New H-1B Proclamation Really Means On September 21, 2025, the USCIS issued a news release (here) regarding the new Presidential Proclamation which introduces a $100,000 “add-on” payment for all new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025. But here’s what’s most important: it does not affect any H-1B petition already […]

USCIS Updates Guidance on Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests

January 24th, 2024 | #uscisalert
USCIS Policy Alert

USCIS Updated Guidance on Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests   The USCIS just announced (here) an update to its Policy Manual, effective immediately, that “extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the applicant or petitioner” in timely filing a request for extension of stay or change of status, may now include […]