What Happened

USCIS posted an alert highlighting a Presidential Proclamation that restricts the entry of some nonimmigrant workers and instructs DHS on implementation. The proclamation, signed Sept. 19, 2025, includes conditions tied to certain H-1B petitions filed for workers outside the United States.

Context

The proclamation directs DHS to limit decisions on specific petitions unless new conditions are met, including a substantial supplemental payment referenced in the White House text. USCIS is advising stakeholders through its newsroom pages as agencies align policy and operational steps. Employers planning Q4 and early-2026 hiring cycles should review timing and cost impacts.

“An important initial step to restore integrity to employment-based immigration.” — USCIS alert

Why It Matters

• Alters near-term strategies for H-1B hires located abroad, potentially delaying travel or start dates.
• Introduces a new cost factor (as referenced in the proclamation) that employers must weigh in forecasting.
• Signals continued policy shifts in employment-based immigration requiring close monitoring.

What’s Next

DHS and USCIS may issue follow-on guidance or FAQs clarifying timing, affected case types, and proof of compliance. Stakeholders should track the USCIS newsroom and Federal Register for implementation details.