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What Employers Need to Know About New Form I-129 and H-1B Cap Filings

Effective April 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) implemented a revised edition of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, including significant updates to the H Classification Supplement. These changes coincide with broader structural developments affecting H-1B and H-1B cap adjudications, including increased data transparency, enhanced integrity measures, and new fee considerations. Collectively, …

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Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Restrictions and Fees – What We Know as of Sept. 22

The September 19 Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” is not an absolute travel/adjudication ban on H-1B petition adjudications and admission of existing H-1B visa holders without the payment of $100,000.00, but the various agencies trying to implement the Proclamation are issuing rapid-fire clarifications. The Proclamation took effect at 12:01 am …

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