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The recent H1B fee hike has created anxiety among foreign professionals and U.S. employers. While the $100,000 petition fee applies mainly to new applications filed after September 21, 2025, many are asking whether existing visa holders and those due for renewal soon will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.

Many professionals stuck in the EB-3 backlog often wonder if upgrading to EB-2 is possible without losing their priority date. The good news: with the right legal strategy, a process called “porting” makes this possible. Here’s a breakdown of how it works, timelines, and the pitfalls to avoid.

Overstaying a visa in the U.S. can lead to serious consequences, including ICE detention. This blog explains what happens after a visa overstay, how ICE detention works, and the steps to seek release on bond.

H.R. 875 has raised alarm for immigrants pursuing U.S. citizenship. A single DUI conviction could now derail your naturalization process, as the law treats DUIs more harshly than ever. Learn how this new law impacts eligibility, what “good moral character” means, and how to protect your pathway to citizenship.

The PERM process is the foundation of most EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases. Yet, small mistakes in prevailing wage requests, job descriptions, or recruitment records can trigger costly delays. Learn the most common PERM Labor Certification pitfalls that delay EB-2 and EB-3 approvals—and how to avoid them.

The recently passed DUI bill, H.R. 875 – Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 – could change the immigration landscape for visa holders and Green Card holders. Here’s what you need to know, and how Shan Potts Law Offices can help protect your future.

The U.S. government is preparing to introduce a harder citizenship test. For many green card holders, this change could make naturalization more challenging, especially for those with limited English skills or access to study resources. Here’s what you need to know and how Shan Potts can help you prepare.

Immigration attorneys are noticing increasing NTAs for H1Bs after layoffs or job changes. Here’s what’s driving this, how it impacts workers, and what you can do.

A major policy turn—the Child Status Protection Act rollback—means USCIS will rely on Final Action Dates to lock a child’s age. This raises age-out risk for many families. Here’s what changed, who’s impacted, and how to plan smarter—fast.

I-130 no longer guarantees protection. USCIS and ICE now coordinate in ways that put families at risk of removal even with a pending petition. Learn strategies to stay safe and how Shan Potts defends clients in this situation.