Immigration
Policy changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments shaping U.S. immigration in 2026. From executive orders and congressional bills to USCIS processing updates — analysis that cuts through the noise.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers and Workers Should Know
A $100,000 annual fee per H-1B worker takes effect September 21, 2025, applying to new abroad-filed petitions, certain extensions, and consular processing. Tech and finance face major costs. Current in-country…
Major U.S. Employers Urge H-1B and H-4 Return Before Sept 21
A September executive order establishes a $100,000 annual fee per H-1B effective September 21, 2025, leading major firms…
Major U.S. Employers Urge H-1B Holders to Return Before Sept 21
The September 19, 2025 proclamation enacts a $100,000 annual fee per H‑1B worker and tougher rules starting September…
American Tech Workforce Act: End OPT and H-1B Lottery
The American Tech Workforce Act would eliminate OPT, raise H-1B salary floors to around $110,000 (potentially higher), and…
Canada Invites 228 for Express Entry PNP: CRS 746, 600-Point Boost
IRCC’s September 15, 2025 PNP-only draw (366) invited 228 nominees with a 746 CRS cutoff, down 26 points…
USCIS Announces 2025 Civics Test: 128 Questions, 12/20 Pass
Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS will require naturalization applicants filing Form N-400 to study a 128-question civics pool…
What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know About the 2025 Civics Test Changes
On October 20, 2025, USCIS will require the 2025 Civics test for N-400 filings, using a 128-question pool…
Hungary Opens Golden Visa for Indians with New Investment Routes
Hungary’s 2025 Golden Visa stays open for Indian applicants with two routes: €250,000 into an approved real estate…
Gov. Kemp Breaks Silence on Hyundai Raid, Urges Visa System Reform
Following an ICE raid at a Hyundai-LG site, Gov. Brian Kemp defended enforcement and called for visa reforms.…
First Naturalization Ceremony at Eisenhower Library: 32 New Citizens
On September 17, 2025, the Eisenhower Presidential Library held its first naturalization ceremony, where 32 people from 22…