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The FY 2027 H-1B Lottery: Weighted Selection Based on Wage Level
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The FY 2027 H-1B Lottery: Weighted Selection Based on Wage Level

The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a significant change to how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services conducts the annual lottery. In December 2025, the Department of Homel...

Conor Schneider•Jan 19, 2026
Waking Up Canadian: How Bill C-3 Expands Citizenship by Descent

Waking Up Canadian: How Bill C-3 Expands Citizenship by Descent

Vanessa Leigh•Dec 22
Important Update: H-1B and H-4 Visa Interview Changes in India

Important Update: H-1B and H-4 Visa Interview Changes in India

Dec 18
Modernizing Canadian Citizenship by Descent: The Implications of Bill C-3

Modernizing Canadian Citizenship by Descent: The Implications of Bill C-3

Bill C-3 is expected to take effect soon, addressing the unconstitutional first-generation limit in the Citizenship Act . Once in force, it will allow second-generation children...

Vanessa Leigh•Dec 1
Immigration Law Firm AI — How We Think About It at Serotte

Immigration Law Firm AI — How We Think About It at Serotte

Rita Georges•Nov 25
“O-1 Mills” Are Not A Strategy: Your Immigration Story Deserves Better

“O-1 Mills” Are Not A Strategy: Your Immigration Story Deserves Better

Rita Georges•Nov 21
Latest USCIS Guidance on the $100,000 Fee for Certain H-1Bs

Latest USCIS Guidance on the $100,000 Fee for Certain H-1Bs

On October 20, 2025, USCIS posted additional guidance on the new one-time $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, as imposed by President Tr...

Katja Frommer•Oct 22
USCIS Proposes Weighted H-1B Lottery Favoring Higher Wage Levels

USCIS Proposes Weighted H-1B Lottery Favoring Higher Wage Levels

Katja Frommer•Oct 15
Changes to the Naturalization Application Process
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Changes to the Naturalization Application Process

Katja Frommer•Sep 26
Recent Changes to the Diversity Visa Lottery

Recent Changes to the Diversity Visa Lottery

Katja Frommer•Sep 26
Immigration law is narrative problem solving

Immigration law is narrative problem solving

Michael Serotte•Sep 24
More Guidance from White House, State Department, and Immigration Agencies on $100,000 Fee for New H-1Bs, Questions Remain

More Guidance from White House, State Department, and Immigration Agencies on $100,000 Fee for New H-1Bs, Questions Remain

Katja Frommer•Sep 24
USCIS and CBP Provide Initial Guidance on the Presidential Proclamation Regarding H-1Bs, but the Situation Remains Fluid

USCIS and CBP Provide Initial Guidance on the Presidential Proclamation Regarding H-1Bs, but the Situation Remains Fluid

Katja Frommer•Sep 22
The “Gold Card” Is Coming

The “Gold Card” Is Coming

Katja Frommer•Sep 22
Follow-up: What You Should Know About the Presidential Proclamation

Follow-up: What You Should Know About the Presidential Proclamation

Sep 20
What You Should Know About the Presidential Proclamation

What You Should Know About the Presidential Proclamation

Rita Georges•Sep 20
DOS Openly Discourages Visa Applications by Third Country Nationals

DOS Openly Discourages Visa Applications by Third Country Nationals

Katja Frommer•Sep 12
As a foreign student, when should you start visa planning?

As a foreign student, when should you start visa planning?

Michael Serotte•Sep 11
In-Person Visa Interviews Will Become the Norm

In-Person Visa Interviews Will Become the Norm

Katja Frommer•Aug 20
A New Visa Fee Coming Soon

A New Visa Fee Coming Soon

Katja Frommer•Aug 20
Exciting H-1B Updates for Entrepreneurs: Watch Our Latest Video Discussion!

Exciting H-1B Updates for Entrepreneurs: Watch Our Latest Video Discussion!

Jul 28
The Current Status of Birthright Citizenship in the United States

The Current Status of Birthright Citizenship in the United States

Katja Frommer•Jul 21
Congress Further Limits Immigrants’ Access to Public Benefits

Congress Further Limits Immigrants’ Access to Public Benefits

Katja Frommer•Jul 16
Congress Raises (Some) Existing Immigration-Related Fees and Introduces New Fees

Congress Raises (Some) Existing Immigration-Related Fees and Introduces New Fees

Katja Frommer•Jul 11
USCIS No Longer Offers Faster Processing Option for H-4 and L-2 Dependents

USCIS No Longer Offers Faster Processing Option for H-4 and L-2 Dependents

Katja Frommer•Jul 10
DOS Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting of Student Visa Applicants

DOS Announces Expanded Screening and Vetting of Student Visa Applicants

Katja Frommer•Jun 24
Summary of the 2025 Presidential Proclamation: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals

Summary of the 2025 Presidential Proclamation: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals

Jun 5
Certain Non-Citizens Now Have to Apply for Their Social Security Card in Person

Certain Non-Citizens Now Have to Apply for Their Social Security Card in Person

Katja Frommer•May 29
Minor Changes to Form I-9 and E-Verify Updates

Minor Changes to Form I-9 and E-Verify Updates

Apr 3
The Alien Registration Requirement Explained

The Alien Registration Requirement Explained

Mar 26
This Year’s H-1B Cap Lottery is Fast Approaching

This Year’s H-1B Cap Lottery is Fast Approaching

Feb 11
USCIS Makes Welcome Changes to Its O-1 Visa Policy

USCIS Makes Welcome Changes to Its O-1 Visa Policy

Jan 21
Summary of the Biden Administration’s H-1B Modernization Rule

Summary of the Biden Administration’s H-1B Modernization Rule

Jan 21
The new H-1B Modernization Rule: Key Changes for Founders & Startups

The new H-1B Modernization Rule: Key Changes for Founders & Startups

Katja Frommer•Jan 21
New H-1B Final Rule

New H-1B Final Rule

Dec 19
Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens

Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens

Jun 24
USCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period

USCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period

Apr 5
Key Changes to the USCIS Government Filing Fees in 2024

Key Changes to the USCIS Government Filing Fees in 2024

Feb 12
Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Lottery is Fast Approaching

Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Lottery is Fast Approaching

Feb 6
Domestic Visa Renewal to Start with H-1B Pilot Program in 2024

Domestic Visa Renewal to Start with H-1B Pilot Program in 2024

Jan 5
USCIS to Publish a Revised and Improved Form I-9 Including an Alternative Procedure for Remote Examination of I-9 Documents

USCIS to Publish a Revised and Improved Form I-9 Including an Alternative Procedure for Remote Examination of I-9 Documents

Jul 28
USCIS News: USCIS Will Conduct a Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations

USCIS News: USCIS Will Conduct a Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations

Jul 28
The DOS will be increasing nonimmigrant visa application processing fees next month

The DOS will be increasing nonimmigrant visa application processing fees next month

May 15
The Biden-Harris Administration will end Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements

The Biden-Harris Administration will end Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements

May 5
Certain F 1 Students Now Have Access to USCIS Premium Processing

Certain F 1 Students Now Have Access to USCIS Premium Processing

Michael Serotte•Mar 15
Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1

Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1

Sep 29
O-1 Visa for Startups and Founders

O-1 Visa for Startups and Founders

Aug 11
USCIS Updates Guidance for O-1 Petitions with a Focus on STEM Fields

USCIS Updates Guidance for O-1 Petitions with a Focus on STEM Fields

Michael Serotte•Jul 29
USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

Jul 29
Ukrainian Immigration Program Updates

Ukrainian Immigration Program Updates

May 31
Urgent Message: Ukrainian Strategies

Urgent Message: Ukrainian Strategies

Michael Serotte•Mar 7
Biden Administration Announces Changes to Attract Entrepreneurs and STEM Talent

Biden Administration Announces Changes to Attract Entrepreneurs and STEM Talent

Feb 24
Permissible Work for the Immigrant Student Entrepreneur

Permissible Work for the Immigrant Student Entrepreneur

Feb 17
Major Settlement Changes How USCIS Adjudicates Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses

Major Settlement Changes How USCIS Adjudicates Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses

Nov 12
Canada Border Closure Update: Extension Until August 21st, 2020

Canada Border Closure Update: Extension Until August 21st, 2020

Jul 15
DHS Strikes Down COVID-19 Learning Accommodations For International Students

DHS Strikes Down COVID-19 Learning Accommodations For International Students

Jul 7
Presidential Proclamation – June 23, 2020 – URGENT

Presidential Proclamation – June 23, 2020 – URGENT

Jun 23
Urgent Immigration Update

Urgent Immigration Update

Jun 22
USCIS Field Offices and Asylum Offices Resume Services

USCIS Field Offices and Asylum Offices Resume Services

Jun 11
The Current Landscape for International Students in Canada

The Current Landscape for International Students in Canada

Jun 10

The Toronto Star - International students studying online will still qualify for Canadian work permits

Jun 5

Travel Restrictions: USA and Mexico

Apr 22
Covid 19: Business Impact and The Workplace

Covid 19: Business Impact and The Workplace

Apr 19
US-Canada Border Closure

US-Canada Border Closure

Mar 18

Updates On Travel Restrictions And Consulate Closures

Mar 17
USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for FY2021 Cap-Subject Petitions

USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for FY2021 Cap-Subject Petitions

Mar 17

Coronavirus and Immigration

Mar 13
DHS New Public Charge Rule: What You Need To Know

DHS New Public Charge Rule: What You Need To Know

Feb 28
DHS Suspends Trusted Traveler Programs for New Yorkers

DHS Suspends Trusted Traveler Programs for New Yorkers

Feb 6
Medical Inadmissibility and How You May be Able to Visit the United States

Medical Inadmissibility and How You May be Able to Visit the United States

Jul 18
Proving the Employer-Employee Relationship

Proving the Employer-Employee Relationship

Jun 22

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