As AHCA/NCAL shared
previously, the President recently signed a
proclamation to restrict the entry into the United States of certain H-1B non-immigrant worker visas, requiring a $100,000 payment to accompany or supplement H-1B petitions for new applications. The restriction applies only to new entrants and includes provisions for national interest exemptions at the Secretary of Homeland Security’s discretion. The policy remains in effect for 12 months unless extended.
On October 3, a
lawsuit was filed by some employers and unions in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California noting economic fallout concerns along with contending congressional authority overstepping.
AHCA/NCAL will keep its members informed of any relevant updates around this matter.