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Watson Immigration Law Highlights “The Detention Lottery” — An Immersive Theater Experience
We’re excited to share an upcoming community event that sheds light on the realities of the U.S. immigration system through the power of live theater. The Detention Lottery, written by[…]
New Proposed Rules Aims to Lower EB5 Filing Fee
New proposed rules for EB5 visas were released today. Here’s a link 2025-19642.pdf and below is a summary. If you have EB5 questions, please feel free to connect with us[…]
USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its website with important clarifications regarding the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B petitions, following the recent presidential proclamation. According to[…]
Countries Subject to Visa Bonds for B1/B2 Under Pilot Program – Gambia, Malawi and Zambia
The Department of State has identified nationals from these counties as needing visa bonds. The implementation dates are in parentheses: These bond amounts follow the Temporary Final Rule (TFR) pilot[…]
USCIS Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization
Since World War I, alien military service members and certain veterans who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces may qualify for naturalization with some statutory exemptions to the[…]
H-1B $100,000 FAQ from USCIS and New Weighted Lottery
On Monday, USCIS laid out some FAQs on the H1B program. H-1B FAQ | USCIS And on Tuesday, the administration made available proposed regulations to change the H1B lottery system:[…]
Trump Administration Announces $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applicants
The U.S. administration has announced a sweeping change to the H-1B visa program: a $100,000 application fee for skilled worker visa applicants. This executive order, set to take effect in[…]
What the Proposed $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas Means for Tech Companies & Foreign Workers
The Trump administration has proposed a major change in the H-1B visa landscape: a $100,000 fee for H-1Bs, especially those heavily used in the tech industry. This could reshape how[…]
Urgent Notice: H1B Visa Holders- Return to the US by Saturday Night Sept 20th, 2026
This afternoon, on Friday 09/19/25, President Trump signed a proclamation that will go into effect Sunday Sept 21st 2025 at 12:01 AM EST. The proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee per[…]
Change to Hungary’s ESTA Validity Period – 2 years and multiple entries permitted as of 30 September 2025
DHS, is extending the ESTA validity period for Hungary to two years, and allowing multiple entries for applications received beginning September 30, 2025. Previously the ESTA validity period was limited[…]