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New $30 I-94 Fee Now in Effect: What Travelers Need to Know 

CBP increased the fee for Form I-94 applications from $6 to $30 per traveler, as part of broader immigration fee changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).

Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo and the Deterioration of the Fourth Amendment

When the federal government faces a shutdown, many understandably worry about how it may affect immigration case processing. This is an overview of how key immigration agencies typically operate during a shutdown.

What Happens to Immigration Processing During a Government Shutdown?

When the federal government faces a shutdown, many understandably worry about how it may affect immigration case processing. This is an overview of how key immigration agencies typically operate during a shutdown.

Significant Changes to the H-1B Cap Program: Key Considerations for Employers and Applicants

The H-1B visa program is entering a period of substantial change. Recent executive action, coupled with proposed regulatory revisions, will affect both the cost and the process of sponsorship. Employers and foreign nationals should prepare for a more restrictive and closely monitored framework.

 Immigration & The Equine Industry: Florida Agricultural Inspection Stations

In August, Florida officially converted all 23 major agricultural inspection stations into immigration checkpoints.  In this series, Valerie Mahoney, immigration attorney and lifelong equestrian, explains how this is impacting the equine industry, agriculture, and transportation sector. 

Project Firewall Explained

Project Firewall is a new initiative launched by the Department of Labor aimed at protecting the jobs, wages, and working conditions of America’s highly skilled workforce. It specifically targets the prevention of employers displacing American workers in favor of lower-cost foreign labor. In this Q&A, employer compliance specialist Mary Pivec, explains what this initiative means for H-1B employers and beyond.

Clarification on the New H-1B Proclamation

Since the September 19, 2025 presidential proclamation on H-1B visas was issued, new guidance has been released by USCIS, CBP, the Department of State, and the White House. This guidance aims to clarify who is impacted and when the new $100,000 fee applies. 

What You Need to Know About the New Proclamation on H-1B Workers 

On September 19, 2025, the President issued a proclamation that adds new restrictions to the H-1B visa program. These changes focus on H-1B workers outside the United States who are seeking to enter and who do not yet have an approved petition. 

The Gold Card Visa Program

On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order establishing the Gold Card visa program, overseen by the Secretary of Commerce (in coordination with Department of State and Homeland Security). The program is designed to attract and prioritize foreign entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders capable of making a substantial financial contribution to the U.S. government.