September 29, 2025
What Employers Should Do If There Is a Government Shutdown
FGI ALERT: September 29, 2025 As the fiscal year ends, Congress may fail to pass ...
September 26, 2025
DOS Updates Global Visa Wait Times
On Sept. 17, 2025, the Department of State refreshed its list of global visa wait ...
September 26, 2025
USCIS Increasing Notices to Appear During 60-Day Grace Period
The 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose jobs is under strain. Key Points ...
September 26, 2025
DOS Tightens Interview Waiver Rules – Effective Oct. 1, 2025
The Department of State will narrow the eligibility for visa interview waivers. Main Changes Eligibility: ...
September 25, 2025
DOL Launches ‘Project Firewall’ – New H-1B Enforcement Initiative
Announced September 19, 2025 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has launched Project Firewall, a nationwide ...
September 25, 2025
U.S. Lawmakers Target Corporate H-1B Hiring Amid New Fees and Layoffs
According to the September 25, 2025, edition of the Wall Street Journal, U.S. lawmakers are ...
September 24, 2025
DHS Proposes Weighted Lottery for H-1B Cap Registration
Published September 24, 2025 – Open for 30-Day Comment Period The Department of Homeland ...
September 22, 2025
The Trump Administration Introduces “Gold Card” Visa Program
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) launching a new “Gold ...
September 21, 2025
White House Clarifies Scope of H-1B Proclamation
As FGI continues to monitor the repercussions of the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, ...
September 20, 2025
Additional Guidance on the Trump Administration’s H-1B Proclamation
FGI is following up on our Alert dated September 19, 2025, with additional guidance for ...