Ending of Automatic EAD Extensions

 

USCIS is ending the practice of automatically extending EADs (Form I-766) for individuals who file timely EAD renewal applications, effective October 30, 2025, when an interim final rule is expected to be published. 

Important Changes

• Automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) are ended for renewal applications filed on or after the publication date (October 30, 2025).
• The prior “up to 540-day automatic extension” based on a timely I-765 renewal no longer applies to new filings after the effective date.
• The already-granted automatic extensions will remain valid.
• Exceptions: TPS-related automatic extensions (provided by statute or specific Federal Register notices) are not affected.
• F-1 students' STEM OPT extensions are not affected.

Who is affected

• Most noncitizens who previously relied on automatic extensions while a renewal EAD (Form I-765) was pending—including common categories like adjustment applicants (C09), asylum applicants (C08), asylees (A05), refugees (A03), H-4 spouses (C26), E/L spouses (A17/A18), VAWA (C31), and others.
• Not affected: EADs or employment authorization that are automatically extended by law or by TPS-specific Federal Register notices.

Transitional rules

• If your renewal was filed before the publication date and you qualified for the up-to-540-day extension, that extension still counts until it ends (approval, denial, or max days).

• If your renewal is filed on/after the publication date, no auto-extension attaches to the receipt—work must stop at EAD expiration unless you have another, independently valid basis for work authorization/evidence.

What foreign workers should do now

1. Calendar your EAD expiration and file renewals as early as allowed (USCIS generally suggests up to 180 days before expiry).

2. Do not use your I-797C receipt notice to extend work authorization for renewals filed after the publication date.

3. Explore alternative work-authorization paths 

4. Coordinate with your employer early on I-9 reverification timing to avoid a work interruption.

What employers/HR should do now

• I-9 reverification:

  • For employees whose renewal was filed before the publication date and who met the prior criteria, an expired EAD plus qualifying I-797C may still evidence an automatic extension (through its original end date).

  • For renewals filed on/after the publication date: do not accept an expired EAD + receipt for List A/ C. Reverify by the EAD expiration date or remove from active employment until acceptable evidence is presented.

• Audit & tracking: Update I-9 ticklers to reflect no new auto-extensions for post-publication filings; retrain staff and revise internal HR protocols.

• Avoid discrimination: Apply reverification uniformly; follow the DOJ guidance on document abuse and unfair documentary practices.

Comment window

The public may submit public comments within 30 days of publication via Regulations.gov (DHS Docket No. USCIS-2025-0271).  However, DHS is invoking the "good cause" exception (for natonal security reasons) to issue this Interim Final Rule, meaning it takes effect immediately rather than after comment review.

(Immigration laws and policies change regularly.  If you have any questions regarding this article, please visit www.1visa1.com to schedule a legal consultation.)

A Silver Lining in the New $100,000 H-1B Fee: Why Lottery Odds May Improve for U.S.-Based Applicants

 

When the administration announced a $100,000 supplemental fee for new H-1B petitions filed on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT September 21, 2025, many U.S. employers were alarmed. The new rule—targeting petitions for workers outside the United States—adds another barrier to hiring international talent.

Yet there may be a silver lining: this unprecedented fee could unintentionally raise the odds of selection in next year’s H-1B lottery for those who still enter—especially for U.S.-based candidates whose filings do not trigger the fee.

Employers may avoid fee-triggering overseas filings

Under the presidential Proclamation, the $100,000 payment applies to new petitions for beneficiaries outside the U.S. who lack a valid H-1B visa, or to petitions requesting consular notification or port-of-entry inspection. Employers who might previously have registered large numbers of offshore candidates could think twice before committing to a filing that now costs an additional $100,000.

Employers may shift their sponsorship focus toward candidates already in the U.S. (who can file a change of status) since those petitions avoid the new fee. This shift could further reduce the share of foreign-based, consular-processing cases in the lottery pool.

Reduced competition means higher selection chances

If thousands of overseas candidates are never registered, the total registration pool may shrink, improving the ratio of selections to registrations for those who remain—especially F-1/OPT holders and other foreign students already in the United States.

The data also supports this observation. Specifically, the government’s annual Characteristics of H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers reports give us an indirect clue. In FY 2022, 38.8% of initial H-1B filings are for overseas consulate processing. In FY 2023, the number jumped to approximately 50%. 

Fiscal Year	% Consular/Port-of-Entry Notification	% Change of Status	Source
FY 2022	38.8 %	59.2 %	USCIS FY 2022 Characteristics Report
FY 2023	~50 %	~50 %	USCIS FY 2023 Characteristics Report

Caveat: Those reports cover all initial H-1B approvals, including cap-subject petitions selected in the lottery, as well as petitions by cap-exempt employers (universities, research institutions, nonprofits); and petitions for previously cap-counted workers.  Hence, the datasets are broader than just the lottery.  Still, these numbers demonstrate that a significant share of H-1B filings involve overseas consular processing. If employers pull back on those filings to avoid the $100,000 fee, the overall number of lottery-eligible registrations should fall significantly. 

Another intervening factor: Wage-based selection system

The same Proclamation introducing the fee directs the DHS and DOL to propose a weighted or wage-based selection system—where higher-paid H-1B offers receive preference.   DHS previewed this concept in a September 2025 proposed rule that would award multiple “entries” to higher wage-level positions.  If implemented, this would complement the $100,000 fee by further skewing selections toward U.S.-based, higher-wage workers, particularly those already on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT.

While the fee is punitive in one sense, the combined policy direction points toward a smaller, higher-wage, domestically sourced H-1B population.  However, while multinational tech or consulting companies could still afford to file abroad and pay higher wages, smaller employers would be at a disadvantage. Also, lower-level positions (especially the non-tech ones) might see little benefit from reduced competition.

Bottom line

Even though the $100,000 H-1B fee creates serious cost and compliance concerns, its deterrent effect on overseas filings could increase lottery odds for those still participating—particularly domestic change-of-status applicants already in the United States.

In that sense, the fee may unintentionally achieve what many frustrated H-1B aspirants have wanted for years: a smaller registration pool, a higher selection probability, and a system that (at least temporarily) favors those already building their careers in the U.S.

(Immigration laws and policies change regularly.  If you have any questions regarding this article, please visit www.1visa1.com to schedule a legal consultation.)

USCIS Provides Updates on the $100,000 H-1B Fee

 

On October 21, 2025, USCIS provided updates on the $100,000 H-1B fee announced by the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation. The following are the main points: 

• Effective date & trigger:  A Presidential Proclamation (signed September 19, 2025) requires an additional $100,000 payment for certain H-1B petitions filed on/after 12:01 a.m. EDT, September 21, 2025. The payment is a condition of eligibility. 

• Who is subject to the new Fee:  New H-1B petitions filed on/after the effective time for beneficiaries outside the U.S. who do not have a valid H-1B visa must include the $100,000 payment. Petitions filed with consular notification (or POE/pre-flight notification) are also covered. 

• Petitions found ineligible for change of Status / extension are also covered:  If a petition filed on/after the effective time seeks change of status (COS), amendment, or extension but USCIS finds the person ineligible for that benefit (e.g., not in valid status or departs before adjudication), the Proclamation applies and the $100,000 must be paid per USCIS instructions. 

• What H-1B petitions are NOT covered:

  • Previously issued, valid H-1B visas and petitions filed before 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025 are not subject.

  • Petitions filed on/after the effective time that request an amendment/COS/extension for an individual inside the U.S. are not subject if USCIS grants the amendment / COS / extension.

  • If that beneficiary later travels and applies for a visa or reenters on the approved petition/current visa, they are not treated as subject to the payment. 

• How to pay: Petitioners must pay via  https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/1772005176 and follow the instructions on that site. 

• When to pay / filing mechanics: Before filing with USCIS, petitioners must have proof of a scheduled payment from pay.gov or written evidence of an exception from DHS. If required and missing, USCIS will deny the petition. 

• Exceptions (extraordinarily rare):  The Secretary of Homeland Security may grant an exception only if all are true: (1) the worker’s presence as an H-1B is in the national interest, (2) no U.S. worker is available, (3) the person does not pose a security/welfare threat, and (4) requiring the payment would significantly undermine U.S. interests. Employers may email a request with evidence to H1BExceptions@hq.dhs.gov. Expect a very high bar for exceptions to be granted.

Tips for Employers and Employees

1) “Who pays?” and compliance posture

• The $100,000 is a government-mandated condition tied to petition eligibility and—per USCIS guidance—borne by the employer. Passing the fee to the worker would likely conflict with H-1B worker-protection rules and invite enforcement risk.  

2) Choose COS/extension (inside U.S.) over consular where possible

• If the beneficiary is already in the U.S. and eligible, file COS/extension and avoid consular processing; approved in-country amend/COS/extension petitions are not subject to the fee. Conversely, consular-notification filings are subject.

• Travel caution: If you file COS and the beneficiary leaves before approval, USCIS may deem COS ineligible, which triggers the Proclamation and fee requirement later. Delay any international travel until approval. 

3) Evidence at filing

• Treat the pay.gov receipt/scheduling proof as mandatory initial evidence for any petition that could be deemed subject (e.g., consular). Build steps into your checklists when preparing H-1B petitions. 

4) Beneficiaries abroad and current visa holders

• Current valid H-1B visa holders or those with petitions filed before September 21, 2025 are not subject and may travel (CBP/State guidance says the restriction concerns new petitions after the effective time). Nonetheless, it is advisable to reduce discretionary travel until agency practices stabilize. 

5) One-year horizon & policy spillovers

• The Proclamation’s entry restriction tied to the $100,000 payment is slated to last 12 months from September 21, 2025 (to September 20, 2026) unless extended. The same Proclamation directs DOL to launch rulemaking to revise prevailing wage levels and DHS to reprioritize high-paid/high-skilled admissions—expect additional regulatory changes that could further raise costs or reshape selection criteria. 

6) Exception requests (when to consider)

• Reserve for mission-critical cases where you can credibly show national interest, no available U.S. worker, no security risk, and that the fee would significantly undermine U.S. interests (e.g., urgent public-health, critical infrastructure, or national-security projects). 

7) Guidance for workers

• If you’re inside the U.S., avoid international travel until your COS/extension is approved (leaving early can flip you into a fee-subject situation).

• If you’re outside the U.S. without a valid H-1B visa, expect your employer to decide whether to proceed with a new, fee-subject petition or to defer hiring.

• If you already hold a valid H-1B visa and your petition pre-dates September 21, the fee rule does not apply to your travel, per current State/USCIS materials. Carry evidence (visa, approval notice) and be prepared for port-of-entry questions.

• If you hold F-1 (student), J-1 (exchange visitor), L-1(company transferee) or other valid temporary visa status, you must try to maintain your status by all means.  Failure to maintain legal status will likely subject any future H-1B petitions to the $100,000 fee. 

Final Words: The policies surrounding the $100,000 H-1B fee remain unsettled. Ongoing litigation could alter how the new rule is implemented. Stay tuned for further updates.

(Immigration laws and policies change regularly.  If you have any questions regarding this article, please visit www.1visa1.com to schedule a legal consultation.)

2025 Citizenship Test - Additional / Revised Civics Questions

USCIS has recently revised the citizenship test for naturalization, effective October 20, 2025.  The new civics test question bank now contains 128 questions, including several new additions and updated versions of previous questions.  The following are some of the new or revised questions and answers about American government and history:


Q:  What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

Q:  Why is the Electoral College important?
• It decides who is elected president.  • It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.

Q: Name one example of an American innovation.
• Light bulb • Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine) • Skyscrapers • Airplane • Assembly line
• Landing on the moon • Integrated circuit (IC)

Q: How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
• Five (5)

Q: Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
• To be independent (of politics)  • To limit outside (political) influence

Q: How can people become United States citizens?
• Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment  • Naturalize  • Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)

Q: It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
• Required by law   • Civic duty  • Makes the draft fair, if needed

Q: The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
• (Battle of) Bunker Hill   • Declaration of Independence  • Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton)  • (Battle of) Saratoga  • Valley Forge (Encampment)   • (Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown)

Q:   Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
• Writer of the Declaration of Independence  • Third president of the United States   • Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase)   • First Secretary of State   • Founded the University of Virginia   • Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom

Q: James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
• “Father of the Constitution”  • Fourth president of the United States   • President during the War of 1812   • One of the writers of the Federalist Papers

Q: The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
• (Battle of) Fort Sumter   • Emancipation Proclamation    • (Battle of) Vicksburg   • (Battle of) Gettysburg   • Sherman’s March   • (Surrender at) Appomattox   • (Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg   
• Lincoln was assassinated.

Q:  What was the Great Depression?
• Longest economic recession in modern history

2. When did the Great Depression start?
• The Great Crash (1929)   • Stock market crash of 1929

Q: Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War?
• Soviet Union   • USSR    • Russia

Q: Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
• To stop the spread of communism

Q: Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
• To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait   

Q: Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
• (Global) War on Terror    • War in Afghanistan    • War in Iraq

Q: The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
• Out of many, one   • We all become one

Q: What is Memorial Day?
• A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

Q: What is Veterans Day?
• A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
• A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)


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The $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee

 

On the evening of Friday, 09/19/2025, the White House issued a presidential proclamation that rocked the H-1B world. The proclamation restricts the entry of H-1B workers into the United States unless their petitions are, in the proclamation’s words, “accompanied or supplemented by a payment of $100,000.” The restriction takes effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on Sunday, 09/21/2025, and lasts 12 months. Over the weekend, employers scrambled to locate their overseas H-1B employees and requested them to return to the U.S. immediately.

Different Interpretations by USCIS and CBP

The abruptness of the announcement resulted in different agency interpretations of the new policy. Initially, the proclamation requests the DHS to "restrict decisions on petitions not accompanied by a $100,000 payment for H-1B specialty occupation workers.... who are currently outside the United States."

The CBP's 09/20/2025 guidance provides that the proclamation only applies to new petitions filed after 09/21/2025, and it does not impact current visa holders’ ability to travel. As the border gatekeeper, CBP's focus is on new petitions for individuals outside the U.S.

According to a USCIS policy memo and FAQs, the $100,000 must accompany any new H-1B petition filed after 09/21/2025, including the upcoming 2026 H-1B cap lottery. It does not apply to petitions filed before that time, extensions, or current H-1B travelers.

A potential conflict could arise under these two interpretations. For example, an employer files a petition to extend an overseas employee's H-1B status after 09/21/2025. Under the USCIS interpretation, this extension should not be subject to the new fee. However, when this employee requests for admission at the border, CBP may ask to see proof of payment of the $100,000 fee because it is a new petition. On the other hand, if the employee has a valid H-1B visa issued before 09/21/2025, the new fee may not apply even under the CBP interpretation.

The State Department also issued guidance on this issue. It confirms that the "Proclamation's restrictions on visa issuance and entry apply only to aliens seeking visa issuance or entry into the United States based on H-1B petitions filed" after 09/21/2025. Hence, according to the DOS, the new fee must be paid for all new petitions before issuance of an H-1B visa, regardless of whether it for new employment or extension.

The details of the new policy are still yet to be ironed out by the different agencies. For instance, as for now, the government has not publicly finalized mechanics as to how and when to pay this $100,000 new fee.

Legal Challenges

This new $100,000 H-1B fee could be challenged in court because of it is an implementation of an application fee without going through the normal rule-making process. One may also argue that it is arbitrary and capricious to set such a high fee for an immigration petition.

An equal protection claim could be made as the new policy treats domestic and overseas H-1B workers differently. However, the Equal Protection Clause only applies to “persons” who are physically present in the U.S., not overseas persons. What about unfairness to small and medium-sized employers who cannot afford to pay the new fee? Further, if a court deems the “payment” functionally is to raise revenue beyond cost-recovery, it can be argued that only Congress can impose such charges and that revenue measures must originate in the House.

However, the Government will likely invoke the President's authority under INA Section 212(f) to suspend or restrict entry of "any class" of noncitizens if entry would be detrimental to the U.S. The Supreme Court has read this power very broadly. Further, the new policy has a 12-month limit and also allows national-interest exceptions. Hence, the outcome of any legal challenges is uncertain.

Conclusion

The new $100,000 H-1B fee has caused tremendous confusion and uncertainties. The details of implementation are still sketchy. Employers and practitioners are mostly taking a wait-and-see approach. A universal piece of advice for H-1B workers is to avoid international travel for now unless absolutely necessary.

(Immigration laws and policies change regularly.  If you have any questions regarding this article, please visit www.1visa1.com to schedule a legal consultation.) 

Immigrants: You May Want to File for Naturalization before Oct. 20, 2025

 

On September 18, 2025, USCIS published a Federal Register notice to announce the new 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. The purposes include “restoring integrity to the naturalization process,” ensuring applicants demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history, government, and civics in line with legal requirements.

The new test is a modified version of the 2020 test, which was rescinded on February 22, 2021. The old 2008 test has been in effect since then. 

Summary of the major changes between the two tests

Feature	2008 Test (Current)	2025 Test (New)
Number of possible civics questions in the questions bank	100	128 (same as 2020)
How many questions asked in oral civics section	Up to 10 oral questions	20 questions
Passing requirement (number correct)	6 out of 10	12 out of 20
Stopping early (fail or pass before all questions asked)	In 2008: the officer could stop once passing or failing threshold reached.	In 2025: reimplementing 2020 but changing this: officer will stop once applicant has either passed (12 correct) or failed (9 incorrect).
Special consideration (65+ / long-time lawful permanent resident 20+ yrs)	Yes. For those 65 and over with 20+ years as lawful permanent resident. They get a simplified 10-question test from a smaller question bank, fewer questions to pass.	Same under 2025: those 65/20 special consider only 10 questions, with still 6 needed to pass. Based on whether they file before or after date, from 2008 or the 2025 bank.

When will the new test take effect?

For N-400 applications filed before Oct. 20, 2025, the existing 2008 civics test (10 questions; pass with 6) applies. For applications filed on/after Oct. 20, 2025, the new 2025 civics test (20 questions; pass with 12) will apply. 

Exception to the English requirement

The English reading, writing, speaking, and understanding parts of naturalization remain the same.  Unless you qualify for an exception, you must speak, read, and write basic English at the interview. Officers can repeat or rephrase, and you get two chances (initial exam and a re-exam 60–90 days later) if you fail a portion. 

If you meet an English-language exception below, you can use your language to take the test. 

• 50/20: age 50+ with 20+ years as a permanent resident (LPR)

• 55/15: age 55+ with 15+ years as LPR

In either case, you may skip the English test but must take civics.  You may take it in your language with a qualified interpreter who signs Form G-1256 at the interview. 

65/20 special consideration for civics

If you’re 65+ with 20+ years as LPR, officers use a simplified civics set (10 questions from a 20-question list) and you pass with 6 correct. Under the new test, those who file on/after Oct. 20 will get their 10 questions from the 2025 pool; filers before that date get them from the 2008 pool. You can take these in your own language (with an interpreter). 

Medical disability exception (N-648)

If a medically determinable disability prevents you from meeting English and/or civics requirements, your doctor can complete Form N-648 to request for medical exception. It should be noted that regular body ailments do not qualify for exception unless they affect the applicant's mental health or their ability to learn. 

The bottom-line

A larger study bank (128 questions) may mean more content to learn, especially for those whose English is their second or third language. Although there can be legal challenges to the quick implementation of the new test, it would be wise for immigrants to apply for naturalization before Oct. 20, 2025 to avoid the new test.  This is especially true in light of the revised "good moral character" requirements recently announced by the Trump Administration, which add further uncertainties to the naturalization process.

(Immigration laws and policies change regularly.  If you have any questions regarding this article, please visit www.1visa1.com to schedule a legal consultation.) 

October 2025 Visa Bulletin: Worldwide Moderate Advancement; USCIS Honors EB Filing Date Chart

The October 2025 Visa Bulletin has been released by the State Department, bringing moderate advancement across most categories as we move into the new fiscal year.

In the Final Action Dates Chart, EB-2 Worldwide advances by about three months, while the EB-2 India cut-off date also moves forward by three months. Meanwhile, EB-5 India has a significant advancement of 15 months, now reaching February 2021.

The Employment-Based Filing Dates chart shows significant movement across EB-1 to EB-3 as well. 

In October, USCIS will honor the Filing Dates Chart for employment-based adjustment, allowing many applicants eligible to file their I-485. Eligible applicants should begin planning and preparing, and consult with an experienced immigration attorney to ensure proper guidance through the process.

AD: Dates for Final Action (Green Card Approval)  

FD: Dates for Filing Applications Only

Family-based		Other Countries	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	AD	11/08/2016	11/08/2016	11/08/2016	11/22/2005	01/22/2013
	FD	09/01/2017	09/01/2017	09/01/2017	10/08/2006	04/22/2015
F2A	AD	02/01/2024	02/01/2024	02/01/2024	02/01/2023	02/01/2024
	FD	09/22/2025	09/22/2025	09/22/2025	09/22/2025	09/22/2025
F2B	AD	11/22/2016	11/22/2016	11/22/2016	12/15/2007	10/01/2012
	FD	01/01/2017	01/01/2017	01/01/2017	12/15/2008	10/01/2013
F3	AD	09/08/2011	09/08/2011	09/08/2011	04/15/2001	09/22/2004
	FD	07/22/2012	07/22/2012	07/22/2012	06/15/2001	08/01/2005
F4	AD	01/08/2008	01/08/2008	11/01/2006	04/08/2001	03/22/2006
	FD	03/01/2009	03/01/2009	12/15/2006	04/30/2001	01/01/2008

1st: Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens (about 23,400 per year).
2A: The 2 “A” preference is for Spouses and Children (under 21 & unmarried) of LPR's.
2B: The 2 “B” Preference is for Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 or older) of LPR's.
3rd: Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens (about 23,400 per year)
4th: Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens. (about 65,000 per year)

Employment-based		Other Countries	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
EB-1	AD	C	12/22/2022	02/15/2022	C	C
	FD	C	05/15/2023	04/15/2023	C	C
EB-2	AD	12/01/2023	04/01/2021	04/01/2013	12/01/2023	12/01/2023
	FD	07/15/2024	12/01/2021	12/01/2013	07/15/2024	07/15/2024
EB-3	AD	04/01/2023	03/01/2021	08/22/2013	04/01/2023	04/01/2023
	FD	07/01/2023	01/01/2022	08/15/2014	07/01/2023	07/01/2023
Other Workers	AD	07/15/2021	12/01/2017	08/22/2013	07/15/2021	07/15/2021
	FD	12/01/2021	10/01/2018	08/15/2014	12/01/2021	12/01/2021
EB-4*	AD	07/01/2020	07/01/2020	07/01/2020	07/01/2020	07/01/2020
	FD	02/15/2021	02/15/2021	02/15/2021	02/15/2021	02/15/2021
EB-5	AD	C	12/08/2015	02/01/2021	C	C
	FD	C	07/01/2016	04/01/2022	C	C

1st: Priority Workers (Extraordinary ability aliens, multinational companies' executives/managers, outstanding prof./researchers)
2nd: Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability.
3rd: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers (Unskilled.)
4th: “Special Immigrants” (Religious & others)

*Visa numbers for Certain Religious Workers will be "Unavailable" in October.

5th: Employment Creation (Investors)

*China and India EB-5 visa numbers for rural, high unemployment & infrastructure areas/projects are current.

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