On September 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an official memorandum providing guidance on the Presidential Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” published on September 19, 2025.
USCIS indicates that the $100,000 payment applies to petitions filed after September 20, 2025, and there are no
Archives for September 21, 2025
The Rush to Return to the Office Is Stalling
Microsoft, Paramount and other companies are stepping up calls to show up at work. Many of their employees are still phoning it in.
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President Trump Signs Proclamation Requiring $100,000 Fee for H-1B Holders to Enter the United States
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation titled Proclamation on Restriction of Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (the “Proclamation”) imposing significant restrictions on H-1B nonimmigrants seeking to enter or reenter the United States.
Though the Proclamation does not appear to make a distinction between new applicants and
Same-Sex Marriage Remains Protected — But Employers Should Stay Vigilant
California employers must stay on top of developments in the law that may affect workplace policies, particularly those related to benefits eligibility and nondiscrimination. Although same-sex marriage has been recognized nationwide for nearly a decade,
October 2025 Visa Bulletin: New Fiscal Year Will Begin With Advancement in Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Categories
The U.S. Department of State’s October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in numerous categories, with the exception of EB-3 worldwide. This bulletin is the first for the federal government’s 2026 fiscal year, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would accept employment-based adjustment of status filings
Lyft paid $19.4 million to New Jersey over driver misclassifications
Lyft has paid $19.4 million to New Jersey after an audit found the ride-sharing company misclassified more than 100,000 drivers as independent contractors, state officials said on Thursday.
Explainer: Were Jimmy Kimmel’s free speech rights violated when ABC canceled his show?
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show was suspended indefinitely by TV broadcaster ABC on Wednesday after his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted criticism from the head of the top U.S. communications regulator against the broadcaster’s parent company Walt Disney .
State Department Mandates Visa Appointments in Home or Residence Countries
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective immediately, all nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule their visa appointments in their country of nationality or residence. Foreign nationals from countries where the U.S. government does not conduct routine visa operations must apply at designated embassies or consulates,
End of Missouri’s Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Is Quickly Approaching
As of August 28, 2025, paid sick leave will no longer be required in Missouri. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 567, officially repealing
Treasury Department Issues Proposed Regulation on “No Tax on Tips”
Treasury Department Issues Proposed Regulation on “No Tax on Tips”
As we have previously reported, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) provides an above-the-line tax deduction for certain “qualified tips.” To qualify for the deduction, the tips must (among other conditions) be “cash tips” received by an individual engaged
Beltway Buzz, September 19, 2025
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Policy Week in Review – September 19, 2025
Policy Week in Review – September 19, 2025
WPI Urges the Department of Justice to Block Anticompetitive Pay Regulations for App-Based Workers
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Suzy Welch says Gen Z and millennials are burnt out because older generations worked just as hard, but they ‘had hope’
“We believed that if you worked hard, you were rewarded for it,” Welch said. “This is the disconnect.”