Rethinking the H-1B Path: How F-1/OPT Workers Are Finding Alternatives
Hiring F-1/OPT Workers in a Post-H-1B World As H-1B lottery selections become less predictable, both employers and foreign professionals are […]
DOL Resumes Processing — Employment Filings Move Forward After Shutdown
DOL Resumes Processing — Employment Filings Move Forward After Shutdown The Department of Labor has resumed processing PERM, PWD, and
Government Shutdown Impact on Immigration Operations
Weekly Roundup – October Government Shutdown Impact on Immigration Operations As of October 9, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Job Changes and Pending Green Card Applications
Job Changes and Pending Green Card Applications Executive Immigration Insights With the October Visa Bulletin bringing movement, many applicants are
When Immigration Filings Go Wrong: Denials, NOIDs, and NOIRs Executive Immigration Insights – Part 1
Immigration Law Leaves No Room for Error Immigration law is highly complex. The forms may look simple, but they are
This Week in Immigration: Government Shutdown Disrupts Key Services, DACA May Reopen
Government Shutdown Begins As of October 1, 2025, a partial federal government shutdown has begun, creating immediate disruptions across key
Recent H-1B Policy Developments: DHS Proposal, DOL Enforcement, and Presidential Proclamation
DHS Proposes Weighted H-1B Lottery On September 24, 2025, DHS released a proposed rule that would change how the H-1B
New Proclamation Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Reentry
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, which imposes a
October Visa Bulletin, Naturalization Test Crackdown, Student Visa Overhaul, and Investor Concerns
October Visa Bulletin, Naturalization Test Crackdown, Student Visa Overhaul, and Investor Concerns This week brought several major shifts in U.S.
New Citizenship Requirements and Expanded Visa Vetting to a High-Profile Raid that Raised Compliance Concerns
New Citizenship Requirements and Expanded Visa Vetting to a High-Profile Raid that Raised Compliance Concerns At Heckler Law Group, we