The First Circuit denied the government’s request to stay a district court order blocking the proposed $100,000 H-1B filing fee.
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USCIS Confirms FY2027 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached: What It Means for Employers, Foreign National Employees
USCIS confirmed it received sufficient petitions to meet both the FY2027 H-1B regular cap and master’s cap.
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What the Pending $100,000 H-1B Fee Litigation Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
A federal court challenge to the H-1B fee and subsequent appeal illustrate the evolving nature of immigration policy and compliance requirements.
DOL Raises the Bar for Computer Systems Analysts: How the Job Zone 4 Upgrade Affects Immigration Filings
O*NET has reclassified Computer Systems Analysts from Job Zone 3 to Job Zone 4, affecting H-1B and PERM filing considerations.
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Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Payment as Unlawful Tax
A Massachusetts federal court has invalidated the $100,000 fee imposed on H‑1B petitions, holding that the measure constituted an unauthorized tax and exceeded executive authority.
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H-1B to B-1/B-2 Change of Status After Termination: What Workers, Employers Should Know
In recent months, stakeholders have observed a policy shift regarding the strategy of filing a Form I-539 application to change status from H-1B to visitor status (B-1/B-2) within the 60-day grace period following termination.
H-1B FY2027 Cap Reached: USCIS Announces Filing Season and Key Requirements
USCIS announced completion of the FY 2027 H‑1B cap selection — the first under its wage‑weighted framework — and outlined updated filing and documentation considerations.
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USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process.
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USCIS Announces Window for FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced at the end of January that the FY 2027 H‑1B cap registration period will run from March 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET
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26 Insights for Employers Sponsoring Immigration Applications in 2026
Despite heightened scrutiny, evolving adjudication standards, and continued operational pressure on U.S. immigration agencies, 2026 may prove a viable — and even advantageous — year for U.S. employers to sponsor
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