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USCIS Publishes Clarifications to the "$100,000 Filing Fee" Proclamation

On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers requiring that new H-1B visa petitions include a $100,000 payment as a condition of eligibility. On 10/21/2025, an update clarifyin… Read More
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Categories: H-1B, Immigration News

GOOD NEWS: USCIS Continues H-1B Processing During Government Shutdown

We have excellent news to share with our H-1B clients! Despite the current government shutdown, USCIS has announced that it plans to continue processing all H-1B petitions without interruption. While H-1B1 and E-3 cases require a labor condition appl… Read More
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Categories: H-1B, News & Updates, USCIS

November 2025 Visa Bulletin Update

November Visa Bulletin Available The Department of State (DOS) recently released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, which is published by DOS each month, summarizes the availability of immigrant visas aka “green cards,” and indic… Read More
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Federal Lawsuit Challenges New $100,000 H-1B Fee Rule

On October 3, 2025, a coalition of healthcare providers, educators, religious organizations, and labor unions filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California challenging the Biden Administration’s new requirement that employers pay a… Read More
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Categories: H-1B, Immigration News, USCIS

October 2025 Visa Bulletin Update

October Visa Bulletin Available The Department of State (DOS) recently released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, which is published by DOS each month, summarizes the availability of immigrant visas aka “green cards,” and indicat… Read More
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Trey DeBrine Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026

At Sivaraman Immigration Law, we are proud to celebrate the recognition of Earl (“Trey”) DeBrine, III, who has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026 for immigration law. Trey focuses his practice on employment-based immigration, advising… Read More
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September 2025 Visa Bulletin Update

September Visa Bulletin Available The Department of State (DOS) recently released the September 2025 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, which is published by DOS each month, summarizes the availability of immigrant visas aka “green cards,” and ind… Read More
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August 2025 Visa Bulletin Update

August Visa Bulletin Available The Department of State (DOS) recently released the August 2025 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, which is published by DOS each month, summarizes the availability of immigrant visas aka “green cards,” and indicates… Read More
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July 2025 Visa Bulletin Update

July Visa Bulletin Available The Department of State (DOS) recently released the July 2025 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, which is published by DOS each month, summarizes the availability of immigrant visas aka “green cards,” and indicates whe… Read More
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June 2025 Visa Bulletin Update

June Visa Bulletin Available The Department of State (DOS) recently released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin, which is published by DOS each month, summarizes the availability of immigrant visas aka “green cards,” and indicates whe… Read More
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