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$100,000 H-1B Visa Petition Fee Update: District Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee; Government Appeal Expected

Posted on June 9, 2026 by vickimorte

On June 8, 2026, a Federal District Court in Massachusetts vacated the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation establishing a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B workers. The District Court vacated the Proclamation in its entirety, resulting in a ruling with nationwide…

Federal Court Strikes Down Several USCIS Policies Including the Hold on the Adjudication of Benefit Applications By and On Behalf Of Nationals of 39 Countries

Posted on June 5, 2026 by vickimorte

This morning, the Federal District Court in Rhode Island vacated several Policy Memoranda issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over the past 6 months which (i) placed a hold on the adjudication of benefit applications filed by or on behalf of…

USCIS Announces New Guidance for USCIS Officers Deciding Green Card Cases

Posted on May 22, 2026 by vickimorte

The USCIS has released a policy memo stating that most green card applicants should pursue consular processing abroad rather than adjustment of status in the U.S. This memo emphasizes that adjustment of status is now considered extraordinary relief, requiring a comprehensive review of applicants’ backgrounds. Further clarification and potential legal challenges are expected.