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Federal Rule and Policy Synopses:
Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents, October 30, 2025
USCIS Guidance on the H-1B $100,000 Payment, October 20, 2025
Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Methodology for H-2A Agricultural Workers, October 2, 2025
Weighted Selection Rule for H-1B Cap Petitions, September 24, 2025
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Recent Presentations
On September 26, 2025, Jonathan presented and hosted an episode of the BAL Community where he discussed the H-1B Visa Fee and the H-1B Weighted Selection Rule.
On October 15, 2025, Jonathan presented and hosted an episode of Immigration Insiders, produced by Lawfully, an AI-powered software for immigrants and the attorneys who serve them. In the presentation, Jonathan discussed the H-1B $100,000 Visa Fee and the proposed H-1B Weighted Selection Rule.
On October 24, 2025, Jonathan presented at the AILA Central Florida Chapter annual conference along with former CIS Ombudsman Prakash Khatri, former USCIS Field Operations Director Michael Valverde, and former USCIS Senior Advisor to the Director, Brian Hunt.
On December 1, 2025, Jonathan presented at the 24th Annual AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium today at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Jonathan spoke to the business immigration track and shared his insights on the latest federal rules.
On December 11, 2025, Jonathan presented to the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox School of Business HR Roundtable. Led by Academic Director Dr. Marcus Butts, the HR Roundtable is a well recognized and respected forum of HR Executives in the Dallas/Fort Worth community.
On November 13, 2025, Jonathan joined Finn Reynolds from Lawfully for the “Immigration Weeds” podcast. In the podcast, Jonathan shared his thoughts on the future of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and changes to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) authorization.