H-1B/PERM Overhaul and Abbott's School Ban
Key Questions
What is the SCOTUS Trump v. Barbara case about?
It concerns 14th Amendment birthright citizenship, with EO from Jan 2025 imminent ruling. 64% public support; risks to visa/GC kids.
What does Blanche v. Lau decide on green cards?
Addresses GC crimes, reentry limbo, tight appeals, and USCIS discretion, impacting India/Pak applicants. 8-1 ruling affects deportations.
How does Chevron end impact immigration cases?
End of Chevron deference tightens ICE/GC decisions. Increases scrutiny in SCOTUS birthright and GC rights rulings.
DOL IG calls H-1B 'criminal enterprise'; PERM overhaul proposed (403-day processing). Greg Abbott pushes to ban H-1B for Texas public school employees (Dallas ISD would lose 171 teachers). H-1B/L-1 biometrics fee expansion effective Sept 9. DHS formally proposes H-1B and OPT fee increases — OPT rule at OMB, H-1B fee rule cleared OMB unusually fast, confirming rumored $100k OPT fee. Indian IT firms cut H-1B applications 38.5% for FY27. EB-1A approval rate drops to 41.7%.