Wrapping Up the H-2B Season: Employer Compliance Checklist
As the H-2B season ends, employers should review key compliance steps, from verifying worker contact details and timely departures to maintaining payroll and document records. This guide outlines essential end-of-season responsibilities to help ensure DOL and USCIS compliance.
Major Policy Shift: New $100k Fee for H-1B Petitions
The White House issued an Executive Order on September 19, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B petitions, effective September 21. Initial confusion suggested the fee could apply to all H-1B workers abroad, but USCIS and CBP later clarified it applies only to new filings, with possible exemptions for extensions and amendments. The administration has since confirmed physicians and medical residents may also be exempt, though further guidance is pending.
Understanding DHS's New H-2 Visa Rule: What Employers Need to Know
DHS's new H-2 rule adds stricter oversight and denials, increasing compliance risks for employers. Learn how to navigate the changes.
