Immigration Insights & Legal Resources
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 lottery is conducted. Instead of treating every registration equally, the system would give additional weight
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 $100,000 fee on H-1B workers seeking to enter or reenter the United States. The proclamation
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. immigration policy, with visa bulletin movement, proposed rule changes, legal disputes, and diplomatic fallout affecting
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 stay on top of every development that could influence our clients’ immigration strategies. This week,
Immigration Weekly Roundup
Immigration Weekly Roundup At Heckler Law Group, we monitor every development that could affect our clients’ immigration planning. Here are the key updates from the past week, presented in order of their practical impact on
Immigration Week in Review: Increased Vetting, Family Petition Risks, & 55M Visa Holders Under Watch
Immigration Week in Review: Increased Vetting, Family Petition Risks, & 55M Visa Holders Under Watch USCIS Expands Ideological Screening USCIS has issued updated guidance that broadens the discretionary factors officers can weigh when deciding immigration