Good news!! The lawsuit challenging the H-1B $100,000 fee has moved forward! The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has officially set an expedited briefing schedule: all briefs must be completed by December 8, 2025.This means the case could reach its first ruling by the end of 2025. If the court finds the policy unlawful, enforcement of the $100,000 fee could be immediately halted. Background On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed Presidential Proclamation No. 10973,...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice in the Federal Register , officially implementing the immigration parole fee mandated by the “One Big Beauty Bill Act.” Effective October 16, 2025 , all individuals approved for parole or re-parole —unless exempt—must pay a $1,000 fee . This fee will automatically adjust annually for inflation. What Is Immigration Parole? Simply put, parole is not a visa or a green card . It is a temporary entry permit  granted to...

On October 16, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the presidential proclamation issued on September 19. The proclamation restricts the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrants and requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 fee per worker. This marks the second federal lawsuit filed against the proclamation and the associated fee. According to the proclamation, beginning September 20, 2025, H-1B...