Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. State Department will require H-1B and H-4 visa applicants to make social media profiles public for review. Learn what’s changing, what’s being reviewed, and how to prepare.

USCIS has paused immigration applications and announced re-reviews of previously approved cases for nationals from travel ban countries. Learn which applications are affected and what this means for applicants and employers.

Following the attack on National Guard members in Washington D.C., the U.S. has issued sweeping new immigration restrictions, paused key adjudications, and intensified reviews for multiple nationalities. Learn how these changes may affect pending and future immigration cases.

Recent ICE enforcement activity is prompting reminders that non-U.S. citizens must carry original, physical proof of their lawful immigration status under federal law (INA § 264(e)). Failure to do so may result in fines or short-term detention. This update summarizes what documents to carry and what to do if approached by ICE.

USCIS has issued an interim final rule (IFR) ending the automatic 540-day extension of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Effective immediately, only applicants with EAD receipt notices dated before October 30, 2025, remain eligible for the automatic extension. Employers and employees should plan for possible gaps in work authorization as adjudication times continue to range from four to nine months.

USCIS has released additional details on the Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee before filing H-1B petitions. The update clarifies that change-of-status petitions within the U.S. are exempt. Employers must pay via pay.gov and include proof of payment or an approved exception, or risk denial of their filing.

Following a federal appeals court ruling, DHS plans to resume processing initial DACA applications for the first time since 2021. While renewals remain unaffected nationwide, Texas residents face limited eligibility. Employers and applicants should stay alert for further court guidance.

With federal funding set to expire on September 30, 2025, a potential government shutdown could disrupt immigration operations. Employers should prepare for delays in labor certifications, E-Verify, and visa processing, while most USCIS services are expected to continue.

DHS has proposed a new wage-based selection process for the H-1B lottery, giving higher-paid positions more chances of selection. The rule could significantly change employer strategies in future filings.

After widespread confusion, USCIS clarified that the $100,000 H-1B fee only applies to new petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025. Current visa holders with approved petitions or valid visas can continue to travel without impact. Employers and workers should still remain cautious as official guidance evolves.