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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
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Pabian Law
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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
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Duane Morris LLP
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Enhancing Program Integrity And Interagency Coordination In The Administration Of The H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program (Trump EO Tracker)
The Trump administration has issued an executive order requiring enhanced interagency coordination and stricter oversight of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. Federal agencies must now review employers' workforce practices, including past and planned layoffs of U.S. workers, while strengthening enforcement mechanisms to prevent program abuse.
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Article
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
BB
Bass, Berry & Sims
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E-2 Visa: A Complete Guide To E-2 Visa Requirements And How To Apply
Foreign nationals from treaty countries seeking to launch, buy, or actively run a U.S. business can explore the E-2 Treaty Investor visa, a flexible nonimmigrant option requiring substantial investment and active management. This comprehensive guide examines eligibility requirements, compares E-2 to EB-5 pathways, and outlines the application process from initial planning through visa issuance.
United States Immigration
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Akalan Law Firm
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EB-5 Investors See New USCIS Medical RFE Activity After Case Transfers
Over the past two weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transferred a large volume of pending EB-5-based Form I-485 adjustment of status applications from the California Service Center (CSC) to the Texas Service Center (TSC). Immediately following transfer, some applicants are receiving Requests for Evidence (RFEs) seeking Form I-693 medical examinations and providing 30 days to respond.
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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September 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Remain Unavailable for India
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals critical changes for EB-5 investors, particularly those from India, as unreserved visa numbers become unavailable for the remainder of FY2026. While set-aside categories remain current across all countries, the bulletin warns of potential further retrogression and highlights the importance of understanding how country of chargeability and investment category selection impact visa availability and processing timelines.
United States Immigration
GT
Greenberg Traurig, 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
Article
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
BB
Bass, Berry & Sims
Article
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
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Duane Morris LLP
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