GG&W is reminding its clients that the H-1B FY2027 e-Registration period will be opening in less than 2 months (at the beginning of March 2026) like years past. As most are likely aware, the USCIS announced changes to the H-1B lottery process several years ago, including how the lottery is conducted. Pursuant to this new process, USCIS will first continue to conduct the lottery electronically, followed by the submission of an H-1B petition for only lottery winners. To be eli

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the announcement: https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Bulletins/visabulletin_February2026.pdf

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the announcement: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-january-2026.html

The U.S. Department of State has announced that starting December 15, 2025 , H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will be subject to an additional review of their online presence as part of their nonimmigrant visa application process at U.S. consulates and embassies abroad. This type of heightened review has already been in place for F, M, and J visa applicants since June 2025.   Included in this enhanced review is a requirement that all social media accounts be set to “public” so t

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the announcement: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-december-2025.html

On October 20, 2025, the USCIS announced additional information and guidance on its website regarding the Trump Executive Order (EO) issued last month. When announced, this EO caused much chaos and confusion, mostly because it appeared very broad and unclear in its intent.  We have posted the Service’s new guidance below, but to summarize, the additional $100,000 payment should only impact H1B’s for foreign national (FN) beneficiaries located abroad or those FN’s requesting c

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the announcement: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-november-2025.html

As you are likely aware from the news and GG&W updates, on September 19, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO)...

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone seeking to enter or reenter the U.S. in H-1B...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 18, 2025 that it has received enough petitions to reach the...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Click the link below for the...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Clink link below for announcement:...

Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed   The USCIS recently announced that it had received enough...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Clink link below for...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Clink link below for...

On February 18, the Department of State (DOS) rescinded its previous interview waiver policy and updated the categories of applicants...

The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Clink link below for...