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DHS Proposes $70,000 And $30,000 Fees For F-1 Optional Practical Training
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a controversial new rule requiring SEVP-certified schools to pay substantial fees—$70,000 for a student's first Optional Practical Training recommendation and $30,000 for each subsequent OPT application, including STEM extensions. With only a 30-day comment period and potential annual costs reaching up to $16.5 billion across nearly 2,500 affected institutions, the proposed regulation is expected to face significant legal challenges if finalized.
United States Immigration
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Duane Morris LLP
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TPS El Salvador Remains For Now
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced an indefinite extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador beyond its September 9th expiration date, leaving employers and TPS holders in limbo. This update provides critical guidance on I-9 compliance procedures while the program's future remains uncertain. Employers must understand their obligations for maintaining proper documentation and be prepared for potential reverification requirements.
United States Immigration
PL
Pabian Law
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J-1 Visa Waivers and the Conrad 30 Program: How International Medical Graduates Can Fill Rural Physician Shortages
Rural healthcare systems face critical physician shortages as medical professionals increasingly cluster in urban areas. The J-1 waiver program offers a strategic solution by enabling international medical graduates to remain in the United States while serving underserved communities for three years, creating a reliable pipeline of qualified physicians for areas struggling with recruitment and retention.
United States Healthcare
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Bass, Berry & Sims
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Proposed Significant Fee Increase For H-1B Cap Petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for every H-1B petition subject to the annual statutory cap, which would be in addition to all existing USCIS fees and could bring total costs above $110,000 per petition. This proposed rule, separate from the $100,000 Presidential Proclamation fee currently under litigation, would apply to both the regular 65,000 cap and the 20,000 advanced degree exemption, while exempting cap-exempt institutions, extensions, amendments
United States Immigration
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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Pabian Law Client Alert: H-2B Visa Cap Reached For First-half Of FY2027 (Winter-season)
The winter-season H-2B visa cap for fiscal year 2027 has been reached as of September 4, 2026, leaving no additional visas available for employers with seasonal start dates between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. While in-country transfers remain exempt from the cap, employers seeking out-of-country workers face significant challenges and should consider alternative recruiting strategies. The announcement provides critical guidance on cap relief options, processing timelines, and what this means for bot
United States Immigration
PL
Pabian Law
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O-1 Visa: How To Build A Strong Extraordinary Ability Case
Building a successful O-1 visa case requires more than collecting awards and credentials—it demands strategic evidence organization, clear demonstration of extraordinary ability, and careful planning of proposed U.S. work. This comprehensive guide reveals how to construct a legally persuasive petition that connects achievements to regulatory criteria and positions applicants for approval.
United States Immigration
AL
Akalan Law Firm
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Pabian Law’s Weekly Video: A New Trend: Biometrics Appointments For Foreign Nationals On H-2B Visa Petitions (Video)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun issuing Requests for Evidence on H-2B visa petitions to examine past criminal matters involving foreign national workers, even for minor or old offenses. This emerging trend is leading to additional scrutiny, delays, and biometrics appointments that employers must be prepared to navigate.
United States Immigration
PL
Pabian Law
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DHS Propone Eliminar el Período de Gracia de 60 Días para Trabajadores Extranjeros cuyo Empleo Termina
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos propone eliminar el período de gracia de 60 días que permite a trabajadores extranjeros con visas E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 y TN permanecer legalmente en el país después de perder su empleo. Esta medida podría obligar a los trabajadores a salir inmediatamente o cambiar su estatus migratorio sin el tiempo adicional que actualmente tienen para buscar un nuevo empleador o preparar su salida.
United States Immigration
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Akalan Law Firm
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DHS Proposes Eliminating The 60-Day Grace Period For Foreign Workers Whose Employment Ends
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that currently allows certain foreign workers to remain in the United States after their employment ends. This change would affect workers in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, and TN visa categories, as well as their dependent family members, requiring them to depart immediately or secure new status when employment terminates.
United States Immigration
AL
Akalan Law Firm
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Proposed Rule Would Eliminate The 60-Day Grace Period For Many Temporary Work Visa Categories
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that currently allows workers in H-1B, L-1, O-1, E, and TN visa categories to remain in the United States after their employment ends. If finalized, this rule would require immediate departure or status change the day after employment termination, fundamentally altering how employers and foreign workers manage job transitions and creating significant compliance challenges for both parties.
United States Immigration
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Klasko
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