🎥 Webinar Replay: Key Immigration Updates
On Tuesday, August 26th, our attorneys hosted a timely discussion on the latest changes shaping corporate immigration and global mobility operations.
They broke down critical developments, assessed the impact on employers and foreign nationals, and shared actionable guidance to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape.
Watch the full recording below to learn more about:
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Visa Duration & Interview Waivers
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Visa Integrity Fee & Visa Bond Pilot Program
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Proposed H-1B Registration & F/J/M Student Stay Changes
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Maintaining Valid Underlying Status
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Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
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Child Status Protection Act Updates
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⚖️ Disclaimer: This webinar recap and Q&A highlights are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Immigration law is complex and fact-specific, for guidance on your particular situation, please consult with qualified immigration counsel.
💡 Top Questions Answered During the Webinar (with Live Insights)
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Visa Integrity Fee
Attendee Question: “Will there be a visa integrity fee for CW visas?”
🎙️ Attorney Insight (Matthew Hellrung): The U.S. Department of State has introduced a $250 visa integrity fee for nonimmigrant visa applications. This will be collected during the stamping process abroad and applies broadly, including categories like CW and H-1B1. -
H-1B & Specialty Visas
Attendee Question: “Will this fee apply to H-1B1 Chilean visa applicants?”
🎙️ Attorney Insight (Matthew Meltzer): Yes — H-1B1 visa applicants are also subject to the integrity fee under current policy. -
Maintaining Status & I-94 Compliance
Attendee Question: “Is there anywhere I need to update my I-94 status after a 24-month extension?”
🎙️ Attorney Insight (Matthew Hellrung): Your I-94 governs your authorized stay in the U.S. Once it nears expiration, you must file an extension to maintain valid status. Your employer may require you to update your Form I-9 with your new expiration date but, other than that, no separate update is required — although employers and employees should carefully monitor I-94 expiration dates to avoid lapses in status or work authorization. -
Birthright Citizenship
Attendee Question: “Can children born now, before any change, still be U.S. citizens?”
🎙️ Attorney Insight (Matthew Meltzer): Yes — children born in the U.S. before any change remain U.S. citizens, even under President Trump’s proposed executive order. -
Visa Bond Pilot Program
Attendee Question: “Where can I learn more about the visa bond pilot?”
🎙️ Attorney Insight (Michael Turansick): The program allows consulates to collect a refundable visa bond as a deterrent against overstays. For now, it only applies to two countries and mainly to B-1/B-2 visitors, so the impact on corporate programs is limited. (For more information → Check Our Blog )
