In light of the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation—and the USCIS memorandum dated September 20, 2025—set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday, September 21, 2025, we are issuing the following updated guidance to all foreign national employees currently holding or planning to travel on H-1B visas, and to H-1B employees who are currently outside the United States. …

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order creating the “Gold Card” program which is a new immigration pathway that ties permanent residency eligibility to significant financial contributions. The initiative represents a major shift in U.S. immigration policy, reframing immigration benefits as a means to attract wealth and investment. Key Features of the Gold Card Program Financial Gift …

By Joey Barnett In February 2025, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a new “Trump Gold Card,” providing a potential new visa pathway linked to financial contributions to the United States Treasury with a goal to reduce the national debt. He even linked it to tax benefits even U.S. citizens could not obtain, with further details “two weeks away.” What …

On September 23, 2025, DHS issued a proposed rule that would fundamentally change how H-1B cap cases are selected. Rather than today’s random lottery, USCIS is proposing a wage-weighted lottery to prioritize higher-paid roles, directly following the White House’s September 19 proclamation adding a $100,000 H-1B filing fee. Under the new system:  Level IV jobs would receive four entries, Level …

If you’re living in the United States as a non-citizen, you may have come across the term “Alien Registration” in the last few weeks as it flies around social media, catching attention and scaring the uninformed. It sounds outdated (and frankly a little sci-fi), but it’s an important piece of US immigration law that still applies today. So, what exactly is alien …

For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions filed for workers outside the U.S., effective September 21 and lasting at least 12 months. While the H-1B program …

When Australians start exploring their options for working in the United States, one of the first visa names they’ll come across is the H-1B. It’s widely known, highly sought after, and notoriously hard to get. But here’s something you might not know right away: If you’re an Australian citizen, you’ve got a visa option that’s tailor-made just for you—the E-3 visa—and …

If you’re an Australian living in the United States, the end of the Australian financial year (EOFYS ads ringing in your ears?) might not be top of mind—but it should be. While your U.S. tax obligations are important, you may still have ties to Australia that require attention as soon as possible. From investment properties to HECS debt, this time …

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a policy shift that affects E‑3 visa applicants and many others. Starting September 2, 2025, the interview waiver program will no longer be available to most visa categories, including E‑3. This means that nearly all applicants, including renewals, will once again be required to attend in-person visa interviews at a …

If you’ve recently secured a job offer in the U.S. and are preparing to apply for a visa (like the E-3), or you’re looking to renew your E-3 Visa, the U.S. Department of State has updated its guidance on September 6, 2025 about where you’re allowed to apply for your visa—and it could affect your timeline, planning, and travel. Until …