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  1. August 2026

    1. August 25, 2026 2.0

      DHS issues proposed rule imposing $103k fee on cap-subject H-1B petitions

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHSUSCIS Proposed Rule

      Current Status

    2. Current Status

  1. July 2026

    1. July 30, 2026 2.0

      DOS proposes rule to tighten regulations for J-1 visa programs

      Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorNon-Immigrant Visas: Student DOSDHS Proposed Rule

      Current Status

  1. June 2026

    1. Current Status

    2. June 23, 2026 2.0

      DHS proposes rule raising USCIS naturalization fees

      Naturalization USCISDHS Proposed Rule

      Current Status

    3. Current Status

  1. May 2026

    1. May 29, 2026 2.0

      OMB proposes updates to Guidelines for Federal Financial Assistance

      Employment VerificationWorkplace Enforcement Other ProposedComment Period Agency DirectiveRule

      Current Status

    2. Current Status

  1. April 2026

    1. April 13, 2026 2.0

      IRS proposes regulations on excise tax for remittance transfers

      Enforcement Other ProposedComment Period Rule

      Current Status

  1. March 2026

    1. March 27, 2026 2.0

      DOL proposes rule increasing prevailing wages for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, EB-2, and EB-3 visa classifications

      LaborEmployment VerificationNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL ProposedComment Period Rule

      Current Status

  1. February 2026

    1. February 23, 2026 2.0

      USCIS proposes a rule significantly restricting employment authorization for asylum applicants

      Asylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Proposed Rule

      Current Status

    2. Current Status

  1. October 2025

    1. October 23, 2025 2.0

      DHS proposes changes to EB-5 fee filings and structure

      Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DHSUSCIS Proposed Rule

      Current Status

  1. March 2025

    1. March 7, 2025 2.0

      ORR modifies identification and income verification requirements for UC sponsors

      Minors ORR ProposedComment PeriodFinal/ActualIn Litigation Agency DirectiveRule

      Current Status

  1. January 2021

    1. January 11, 2021

      DOL announces proposed rulemaking and direct final rule on e-filing and e-service for Office of Administrative Law Judges proceedings

      Hearings and AdjudicationsNon-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based DOL Proposed Rule
    2. January 4, 2021

      DHS and DOL issue direct final rule extending DOL discretionary review to H-2B temporary labor certification cases

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedLabor DHSDOL ProposedFinal/Actual Rule
  1. December 2020

    1. December 16, 2020

      New EOIR regs restrict admin closure, curtail BIA decisional authorities, and truncate briefing

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR ProposedIn LitigationEnjoined/VacatedRescinded Rule
    2. December 4, 2020

      EOIR proposes to mandate electronic filing, change procedures on law student representation

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Forms and Information CollectionRule

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
  1. November 2020

    1. November 27, 2020

      EOIR proposes sweeping changes to rules on motions to reopen/reconsider

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIRICE Proposed Rule
    2. November 27, 2020

      EOIR proposes regs to further narrow continuances in immigration court

      Hearings and Adjudications EOIR Proposed Rule
    3. November 20, 2020

      State Department proposes new rule impacting intercountry adoption

      Immigrant Visas: Family-BasedCitizenship Bureau of Consular Affairs Proposed Rule

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
  1. October 2020

    1. October 21, 2020

      DOS proposes rule ending "B-1 in lieu of H" policy

      Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNon-Immigrant Visas: Visitor Bureau of Consular Affairs Proposed Rule

      Current Status

      Not in effect
    2. October 2, 2020

      USCIS proposes regulatory changes to affidavit of support requirements

      Immigrant Visas USCISDHS Proposed Forms and Information CollectionRule