The U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for review in Save Jobs USA v. Department of Homeland Security, No. 24-923, on Oct. 14, 2025, effectively ending a long-running legal challenge to employment authorization for certain H-4 visa holders — spouses
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The Immigration Blog published by Jackson Lewis P.C. focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to immigration in the workplace. It covers topics such as employer obligations under immigration laws, visa and work authorization processes, government enforcement actions, and policy changes affecting immigrant workers. The blog addresses practical implications for employers, including responses to government notices, visa adjudication delays, and discrimination concerns related to national origin. It also discusses regulatory updates from agencies like USCIS, EEOC, and the Department of State, and provides guidance on managing risks associated with immigration benefits, employee documentation, and workplace investigations involving immigrant employees.
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E-Verify Is Available and Operational as Government Shutdown Continues
Without notice, E-Verify appeared back online late on the evening of Oct. 7, 2025. As of 2:00 p.m. (ET) on Oct. 8, 2025, E-Verify is still online and appears fully operable. Employers can resume submitting cases.
The E-Verify website had…
First Legal Challenge to Presidential Proclamation Imposing $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” (the “Proclamation”). The Proclamation requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee with any new H-1B petition for foreign workers outside the United…
Immigration Considerations in a Government Shutdown
The current government funding expired at the end of the fiscal year without a continuing resolution, resulting in a government shutdown. A federal government shutdown can create ripple effects across immigration processes, but the impact varies depending on the agency.…
H-1B Update: Changing Prevailing Wage Levels, Prioritizing High-Skill, High-Wage Positions
Proclamation “Restriction On Entry Of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” released on Sept. 19, 2025 (the “Proclamation”), directs the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reform prevailing wage leveling and change the H-1B registration to a weighted…
Trump Administration Issues Clarifications on H-1B Proclamation and $100K Entry Fee — Uncertainty Remains
President Donald Trump signed a Proclamation on Sept. 19, 2025, requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B nonimmigrants seeking to enter the United States (“Proclamation”). Initial reports suggested the restriction applied broadly, including to current visa holders. Over the weekend, the…
President Trump Signs Proclamation Requiring $100,000 Fee for H-1B Holders to Enter the United States
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation titled Proclamation on Restriction of Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (the “Proclamation”) imposing significant restrictions on H-1B nonimmigrants seeking to enter or reenter the United States.
Though the Proclamation does…
DHS Proposes New Restrictions on F-1 Admission Period, Extension of Stay
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed revising the admission period for the F (academic student) visa classification from duration of status or “D/S” to an admission for a fixed time period. This proposed change would also apply to…
State Department Curtails ‘Third Country National’ Appointments for Visas
Employers with workers on employment-based visas, such as H-1B and L-1, could face workforce disruptions after the Department of State (DOS) announced that Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) applicants should schedule visa interview appointments in their own country of nationality or residence,…
Visa Holders Under Review: What Employers Should Know About Continuous Vetting
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. government has begun “continuous vetting” of more than 55 million valid visa holders — a process that could result in revocations and deportations if violations are found.
- The initiative applies broadly to all visa categories, including
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