A new executive order on H-1B program integrity directs federal agencies to coordinate more closely when reviewing petitions, factor in employer layoff history, and audit previously approved labor condition applications — with key agency actions required within 30 days.
A presidential proclamation signed September 18, 2026, extends the H-1B entry restriction for an additional 12 months, keeping the $100,000 petition payment requirement in place through September 2027 while citing persistent wage suppression and program abuse concerns.
The Trump administration’s proposed H-1B visa fee increase to over $103,000 headlines a sweeping week of immigration actions, including a planned mass visa revocation affecting up to 200,000 foreigners and a global pause on immigrant visa applications. Here’s what you may have missed.
A new executive order signed August 6, 2026, directs federal agencies to deny, revoke, or cancel visas for foreign nationals who enter the United States specifically to give birth, targeting what the order calls birth tourism visa abuse.
A new executive order on birthright citizenship restrictions signed August 6, 2026, directs federal agencies to deny citizenship recognition to children born in the U.S. when neither parent is a citizen and a parent is a foreign government employee, designated terrorist, or engaged in commercial birth arrangements.
The White House has established a federal Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, strengthening oversight and interagency coordination across public benefit programs. Immigrants, sponsors, and employers may see increased verification, data sharing, and documentation requirements, potentially affecting processing and compliance obligations.
A new Presidential Proclamation designates January 20, 2026, as the National Day of Patriotic Devotion, reflecting national priorities but causing no immediate changes to current immigration procedures, eligibility, or requirements for applicants and employers.
The White House has reinstated entry restrictions on certain foreign nationals to enhance U.S. security, signaling increased scrutiny and documentation requirements for affected visa applicants and sponsors. Updated guidance may impact processing times and eligibility.
The White House has designated illicit fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction, prompting enhanced security measures that may affect immigration vetting, particularly for applicants subject to substance screenings or security-related reviews. Existing immigration laws remain unchanged.
