Carter Law Group Welcomes New Attorney
Carter Law Group is pleased to welcome Betty Akoh as its newest Associate Attorney. Betty brings a global background, extensive regulatory experience, and a strong commitment to business and employment‑based immigration law. As an immigrant herself, she approaches her work with empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges clients face.
H-1B Lottery: March 4 – March 19, 2026
As the FY2027 H-1B season approaches, employers face several significant regulatory changes which may impact lottery strategy, petition preparation, and broader workforce planning. USCIS will accept H-1B lottery registrations from noon EST on March 4 until noon EST on March 19, 2026. Occupation Code Designation Now Required Historically, lottery registrations only required basic information about the employer and
Client Update on $100,000 H-1B Surcharge
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 surcharge on each H-1B petition submitted for a foreign worker entering the U.S. from abroad. On its face, this order appeared to become effective at midnight on September 21, 2025, and would apply to all new H-1B filings unless exempted under a
Immigration in the Crosshairs Webinar
A Guide for Individuals and Employers In this webinar, Carter Law Group Attorneys Kirk Carter and Kate Lebeaux outline essential immigration rights and offers practical guidance for individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. Topics include how to respond to immigration enforcement, preparing for emergencies, and accessing trusted legal resources. Whether you're
Trump’s BBB: The Big Bill Changing Big Lives
The Senate passed its version of the reconciliation bill on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and sent it back to the House of Representative which passed the updated version on July 3. President Trump signed his so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4th. This new law will slash funding for vital American programs. The
H-1B Lottery Registration for 2025 Begins Today
The H-1B lottery registration launched at noon today, March 7 and runs until noon EST on March 24. Our office is ready to assist you in registering any candidates for the lottery. The lottery process will be very similar as last year’s, requiring the employer to review and approve draft registrations in their online USCIS accounts.
Helping Immigrant Communities to Know Their Rights and Responsibilities
The administration has targeted immigrant communities and Sanctuary Cities for increased enforcement. It has reset priorities, reversed policies that prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from entering schools and places of worship, re-introduced national registration requirements for all non-citizens, and criminalized the failure of immigrants to update the government every time they change their
2024 H-1B Visa Lottery Begins March 6th and Ends March 22nd
Last week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made many important announcements and changes regarding this year’s H-1B visa lottery and the H-1B visa program. Below you will find a “cheat sheet” on the H-1B lottery and USCIS’s updates. What are H-1B Visas and the H-1B Lottery? H-1B visas are temporary nonimmigrant visas that area
Our Immigration Watch provides the latest U.S. immigration news, policy updates, and legal insights from Carter Law Group. Stay up to date on visa changes, green card rules, and immigration reform.
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