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The U.S. immigration landscape is shifting again for H-1B workers and employers. On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, a significant policy change aimed at reforming the H-1B visa program. Under this directive, certain H-1B petitions filed on or…
The recent presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions has caused alarm among employers, workers, and their counsel. At Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C., we want our clients to understand the scope of this rule, why it applies only to entry, and what risks arise when a worker…
Immigration law often hides in the details of statutory authority. When the White House announces changes to visas, the form of the announcement – executive order or presidential proclamation – signals the legal foundation beneath it. With the recent H-1B fee increase, the administration chose a proclamation. That choice tells…
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. This Proclamation introduces a substantial new cost for employers filing new H-1B petitions and signals further regulatory reforms to the H-1B program. The H-1B Attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer provide this brief guidance.…
Immigration law is never just about paperwork. Meeting the statutory requirements for a benefit such as adjustment of status, naturalization, or certain employment-based petitions does not guarantee approval. In many cases, the final hurdle is discretion. USCIS officers must decide whether to grant a benefit as a matter of judgment,…
At Zneimer & Zneimer P.C., our experienced immigration attorneys often guide physicians through the complicated process of moving from a J-1 visa waiver to a green card. Many physicians who secure a Conrad 30 waiver, DHHS waiver, or other J-1 waiver believe they can immediately apply for adjustment of status,…
The immigration lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer remind noncitizens that effective April 11, 2025, all noncitizens present in the United States for 30 days or longer must comply with updated alien registration requirements under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), applicable regulations at 8 CFR Part 264,…
As January 2025 approaches, individuals and businesses across the United States feel a growing sense of uncertainty surrounding potential changes in U.S. immigration policy. Despite President-Elect Donald Trump’s assurance that Project 2025 will not dictate his administration’s agenda, his recent appointment of Tom Homan, former Acting ICE Director and contributor…
It did not take long. Mere days after the PIP opened, Texas, Idaho, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wyoming filed a Complaint for injunction with the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint against the Parole in Place (PIP) Keeping…
When seeking U.S. permanent residency under the EB-2 visa category, which is designed for individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities, the National Interest Waiver (NIW) presents an option. This waiver essentially waives the job offer requirement and the test of the U.S. market for U.S. worker, assuming the applicant’s…