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Stay up to date on all the latest immigration developments and alerts from Ryan Swanson's Immigration attorneys.

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Immigration Alert: A federal court has vacated the $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions nationwide. The fee is no longer in effect unless a higher court intervenes. Read more: https://t.co/tjj20mzkiG

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Immigration Alert: USCIS has issued a new policy memo signaling increased scrutiny of Adjustment of Status (green card) applications filed inside the U.S. More here: https://t.co/ZUJ8VUdaaQ

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What Trump’s dramatic green card announcement means for WA https://t.co/LfWZof7ByW via @seattletimes

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Immigration Alert: DOS has launched FIFA PASS, a new system allowing certain World Cup 2026 ticket holders to access expedited visa interview appointments at participating U.S. consulates. Learn more - https://t.co/oxu70ioY6v

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Effective March 30th, the Department of State will expand social media screening to more nonimmigrant visa applicants, including A-3, H-3, K, Q, R, S, T, U categories and more. Applicants must set social profiles to public.

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Immigration Alert: ICE agents are now present at multiple U.S. airports, with reports of ID checks before TSA screening. Travelers should carry proof of lawful status and review travel plans carefully. Read more: https://t.co/z5k764sNDh

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Immigration Update: DHS has finalized higher premium processing fees starting March 1, 2026. See what’s changing: https://t.co/0ExRppDsLD

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Immigration Alert: DHS’s wage-weighted H-1B cap selection replaces the cap lottery on February 27, 2026, adding new employer registration fields and stricter USCIS consistency checks between registrations and petitions. Learn more - https://t.co/II6qYEzr25

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Immigration Alert: A new presidential proclamation expands the U.S. travel ban, adding 20 countries and setting updated entry restrictions effective January 1, 2026. View our full article for details on the affected countries and key exceptions. https://t.co/zXCBNlH1yP

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Immigration Alert: A new policy has indefinitely halted the adjudication of immigration benefit applications for individuals born in or holding citizenship from 19 listed countries. Continue reading the full article at https://t.co/F8TinHiCWp

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Immigration Alert: The State Department will now conduct expanded social media reviews for all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, as part of a broader “online presence” screening process. Read the full update at https://t.co/shYeyPuM9i

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USCIS ends 540-day automatic EAD extension: starting Oct. 30, 2025, the automatic extension for work authorization renewals drops from 540 days to 0. Details: https://t.co/sC4jXF4DfZ

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USCIS has released new guidance clarifying when employers must pay the $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025. Continue reading for a breakdown of the new requirements and what employers should do next: https://t.co/OLAqtjxXC8

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Immigration Alert: E-Verify is back, even though the government is still shut down. E-Verify employers must complete E-Verify cases for each employee hired while E-Verify was unavailable by October 14th.

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Immigration Alert: DHS has proposed changes to the H-1B lottery that would weight selections based on employee wage levels instead of a purely random draw. Read the full article on our website to understand the implications and how employers can respond - https://t.co/ELQCTXEbo2

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The U.S. DOL has launched Project Firewall, a new initiative to enforce H-1B compliance and prevent abuse at the expense of American workers. Employers may face back wages, civil penalties, or debarment if violations are found. More details - https://t.co/z5W3D171JU

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Immigration Alert: A new Presidential Proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. This fee applies to new filings only and does not impact current H-1B holders or renewals. Learn more here - https://t.co/hfnEUk9aRg

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Immigration Alert: Under a new DHS rule effective October 5, 2025, USCIS special agents can investigate, arrest, and present individuals for prosecution in immigration-related matters. Read the full article for details on how this rule may impact you: https://t.co/thXkeVVK3N

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Immigration Alert: Major changes are coming to U.S. visa processes starting September 2, 2025, including the end of most interview waivers. Learn how these changes could affect your travel plans and the introduction of a new visa integrity fee - https://t.co/TJaPXty3Fd

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Immigration Alert: On June 18, the U.S. State Department issued new guidance for screening the social media of F, M & J visa applicants. Learn what this means → https://t.co/wtMjbAq0hG