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USCIS Publishes Clarifications to the "$100,000 Filing Fee" Proclamation
October 21st, 2025
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…
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GOOD NEWS: USCIS Continues H-1B Processing During Government Shutdown
October 17th, 2025
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…
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November 2025 Visa Bulletin Update
October 15th, 2025
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…
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Federal Lawsuit Challenges New $100,000 H-1B Fee Rule
October 6th, 2025
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…
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October 2025 Visa Bulletin Update
September 17th, 2025
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…
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Trey DeBrine Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026
August 27th, 2025
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…
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September 2025 Visa Bulletin Update
August 13th, 2025
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…
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August 2025 Visa Bulletin Update
July 18th, 2025
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…
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July 2025 Visa Bulletin Update
June 16th, 2025
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…
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June 2025 Visa Bulletin Update
May 14th, 2025
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…
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