On Sept. 18, 2026, the White House announced two significant actions affecting the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program.
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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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USCIS Announces New Employment Authorization Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Under Deferred Enforced Departure
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated procedures for certain Hong Kong residents covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). These new procedures, detailed in a Federal Register notice posted for public inspection, enable eligible individuals to apply for EADs that will remain valid through Feb. 5
Immigration Insights Episode 11 | Immigration Executive Actions and What This Means for Employers
Hosts Kate Kalmykov and Faraz Qaisrani delve into immigration directives, including increased visa scrutiny, changes to processing times, and new measures affecting business immigration. They address shifts in H-1B interpretation, treaty-based visa reforms, and the potential elimination of H-4 EADs. They also cover adjustments to consular visa operations that may disrupt employee travel, along with
Summary of 2025 Immigration-Related Executive Orders
The Trump administration has issued a number of executive orders since taking office that impact immigration. While these do not directly target employers or address business immigration, they nevertheless may impact employers and their workforce.
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March 6 WEBINAR | Immigration Executive Actions and What this Means for Employers
Join GT’s webinar on March 6, 2025, to explore the impact of Trump’s executive actions on employment-based immigration, compliance, and workforce management trends.
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Business Immigration in 2025: Signals From Recent Executive Orders
Trump Administration’s New Immigration Executive Orders and Some New State Supportive Measures
The second Trump administration has moved quickly to implement its campaign promises on immigration, issuing a series of executive orders aimed at tightening border security, curbing illegal immigration, and enhancing interior enforcement. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced complementary legislative proposals for his state, positioning Florida as a key player in supporting these federal efforts.
U.S. State Department Unveils a New Refugee Program, ‘Welcome Corps’
On Jan. 19, 2023, the U.S. State Department unveiled a new refugee program, “Welcome Corps,” which enables private sponsorship of refugees.
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Venezuela Program Expanded to Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua – 30,000 Per Month for All Countries
The Biden administration has announced the expansion of its Venezuela Parole program to three additional countries – Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. On Jan. 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of its new migration process for Venezuelan nationals. The expansion allows those nationals from Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua and their immediate family members