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H-1B & high-skill visa rulemaking
When the U.S. government proposes or finalizes a rule touching H-1B and high-skill work visas, it shows up here — pulled live from the official federal docket. Open comment periods are flagged so you know when the public can still weigh in.
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H-1B rules
- Proposed ruleUSCISEliminating the Discretionary 60-Day Grace PeriodPosted Comment period open · comment by 526 public comments · 526 this weekView on regulations.gov →
- Proposed ruleUSCISFee for Certain H–1B PetitionsPosted Comment period open · comment by 8,342 public comments · 2,042 this weekView on regulations.gov →
- NoticeHomeland Security (DHS)Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory ActionsPosted View on regulations.gov →
- Final ruleUSCISMandatory Electronic Filing (e-Filing)
- Final ruleUSCISAlien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration
- Proposed ruleUSCISNaturalization Application Fee Adjustments
- Proposed ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingEmployer-Provided Survey Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program
PERM & green-card rules
- Final ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingRescission of Coordinated Enforcement RegulationsPosted View on regulations.gov →
- Final ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingWagner-Peyser Act Employment Service StaffingPosted View on regulations.gov →
- Proposed ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingImproving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States
- Proposed ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingExercise of Time-Limited Authority to Increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Numerical Limitation for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program
- Final ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingAdverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States
- Proposed ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingRecission of Final Rule: Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States
- Final ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingRescission of Workforce Investment Act Regulations
- Final ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingTemporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Foreign Workers in the Herding or Production of Livestock on the Range in the United StatesPosted View on regulations.gov →
- Proposed ruleDOL — Employment & TrainingEmployer-Provided Survey Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program
About this tracker
- What is DocketWatch?
- A free, live list of U.S. federal rulemaking that affects H-1B and other high-skill work visas — proposed rules, final rules, and public notices — pulled directly from the government's official regulations.gov docket. It updates automatically; no account, nothing you do here is stored.
- What's the difference between a proposed rule and a final rule?
- A proposed rule (an NPRM) is a change an agency is considering and has opened for public comment — it is not yet in effect. A final rule has completed that process and sets a date it takes effect. Each item here is labelled, and open comment periods show their deadline.
- How can I comment on a proposed rule?
- While a comment period is open, anyone can submit a comment on regulations.gov using the link on each item. This page shows the deadline; it does not collect comments itself. Comments are part of the public record.
- Where does this data come from?
- The official U.S. federal docket at regulations.gov (agencies including DHS, USCIS, and the Department of Labor). Every item links back to its source record. This is an educational summary, not legal advice — always read the official rule and, for your situation, consult a licensed immigration attorney.
Educational summary, not legal advice. Every item links to its official record on regulations.gov — always read the source before acting. Rulemaking status can change daily.