Categories: H-1B , H-1B modernization rule , H-1B Visa , U.S. Citizenship , Visa Bulletin
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation introducing a new $100,000.00 fee for filing new H-1B petitions effective on September 21, 2025. In earlier reports regarding this new fee, it was originally thought that this new had to be paid by all H-1B visa holders seeking to enter or reenter the United States before they can be admitted to the United States. This new fee will expire after one (1) year, but subject to further extension.
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Categories: EB-2 , H-1B , H-1B modernization rule , Immigration Law , India Abroad
Pasricha and Patel, LLC was honored to be invited to contribute to New India Abroad's March Immigration News Publication. As part of the special feature, Attorneys Sheetal A. Patel and Clement C. Chang provide an overview of immigration updates and challenges in 2025. New India Abroad is a digital platform dedicated to keeping members of the Indian community well-informed on current events worldwide. Our attorneys highlight the U.S. immigration landscape and current events impacting Indian nationals. To view the article in its entirety, please visit page 6 of the publication: New India Abroad’s March Immigration Special.
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Categories: H-1B , Immigration , Law Firm , Lawyers , Legal Advice , Registration , USCIS
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 7, 2025, and remain open through noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. During this registration period, prospective petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS account online to register each H-1B beneficiary electronically and pay the associated registration fee ($215.00) for each registered beneficiary.
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