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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.…
The journey of foreign medical graduates to practice medicine in the United States embodies a challenging yet immensely rewarding pathway. From securing a visa to fulfilling residency requirements, FMGs navigate a web of regulatory and procedural hurdles, including dealing with ECFMG, USMLE, state licensing issues, and of course, immigration issues.…
The Chicago H-1B immigration attorneys at Zneimer & Zneimer PC are actively enrolling businesses in need of specialized workers for the H-1B lottery. It has come to our attention that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has decided to extend the initial registration timeframe for the fiscal year 2025…
The Chicago H-1B visa lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer PC. reviewed the DHS’s final regulations regarding the H-1B registration process. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a series of significant changes to the H-1B visa registration process, aiming to streamline the procedure and ensure a fair chance for all…
If you are a potential H-1B worker who has not been selected for the H-1B lottery, you have other options. At Zneimer & Zneimer, our experienced immigration attorneys can help employers and workers who were not selected for the H-1B visa lottery to find the best path forward. One option…
The Chicago immigration lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer are preparing for the H-1B registration. The H-1B visa is a type of non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. To qualify for an H-1B visa, the job must meet the following requirements: Specialty Occupation:…
The immigration law firm Zneimer & Zneimer is informing its clients and the public that the USCIS will open the H-1B registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap at noon EST on March 1, 2023, until noon EST on March 17, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and…
The H-1B visa registration process for FY 2024 has not been announced yet. The immigration lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer PC are preparing for the registration period to ensure that our clients can successfully register their H-1B visa beneficiaries. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) typically opens the registration…