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Considering an EB-2 to EB-3 Downgrade? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Lottery: Essential Updates and Critical Deadlines
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DHS Updates H-1B Program to Streamline Critical Job Hiring for U.S. Employers
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Why December Is the Best Time to Pursue H-1B Visa Opportunities
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Recent Trends Surrounding H-1B Petitions (USCIS Update)
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How to Properly Downgrade From EB-2 to EB-3 Visa Category
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USCIS Site Visits: What Companies Can Expect
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How Saas Companies Can Navigate U.S. Immigration
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Common Mistakes Companies Make When Sponsoring Employees for Visas
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Additional H1-B Registrations Needed to Fill H-1B Cap for 2025
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When Should You Submit a New Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) Application?
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Continuing PERM Labor Certification During a Job Change
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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