A coalition of 20 states has filed suit to block the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B cases, arguing it is unlawful and would severely disrupt employers that rely on highly skilled foreign workers. What’s Happening Recent reporting indicates that 20 states, led by Democratic attorneys general, have sued the Trump administration over its […]
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Dec 31 2025
DHS has finalized a new H-1B selection system that replaces the random lottery with a wage-level “weighted” process, giving higher-paid positions a stronger chance of selection starting with the FY 2027 registration season. Introduction On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced a major […]
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Dec 30 2025
Meng Law Group is now accepting new H-1B cap cases for the year 2026, and we would like to take this opportunity to inform you about the H-1B registration process for 2026. Accepting New H-1B Cases Our office has begun preparing for the 2026 H-1B season (i.e., fiscal year 2027 cap), and we are now accepting […]
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Dec 26 2025
The Department of State has released the January 2026 Visa Bulletin. You can access the copy of the Visa Bulletin on the Department of State website here. Note: USCIS has designated the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based adjustment of status applications and the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored adjustment of status applications within the U.S. for January […]
Read MoreOverview In order to allow U.S. firms to temporarily employ foreign workers in “specialty occupations” — positions that call for the theoretical and practical application of a particular body of knowledge — the H-1B nonimmigrant visa classification was created. In highly skilled fields, the main justification is to fill labor shortages domestically by enabling firms […]
Read MoreUSCIS will now issue green card-based work permits (EADs) for only 18 months instead of five years for all applications pending or filed on or after December 5, 2025. Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made an official announcement discussing a major change to work permits (Employment Authorization Documents, or “EADs”) for many […]
Read MoreBeginning December 15, 2025, all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will undergo an online presence review as part of the U.S. Department of State’s expanded screening process. Introduction The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued an official announcement that, beginning December 15, 2025, consular officers will conduct an online presence review for all H-1B […]
Read MoreA new draft application for the Trump Gold Card program has cleared federal review, moving this high-value immigrant visa option one step closer to implementation. Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken the first formal step toward implementing a new immigration option called the Gold Card program. To support the program, USCIS has […]
Read MoreA recent federal court order has rolled back the steep EB-5 fee increases from the 2024 USCIS Fee Rule, restoring pre-2024 filing fees and immediately reducing costs for petitioners and regional centers. Introduction As stated in a recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) news alert, on November 12, 2025, the federal court temporarily blocked […]
Read MoreDHS proposes to rescind the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations, signaling a major shift toward a more flexible and balanced “totality of the circumstances” standard for admissibility. Introduction On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. The NPRM proposes […]
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