# Gunn Menefee

> Gunn-Menefee LLC brings over two decades of corporate immigration law expertise to our global clients.

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## Posts
- [Federal Court Strikes Down Immigrant Visa Suspension](https://gmvisalaw.com/federal-court-strikes-down-immigrant-visa-suspension/): Federal court strikes down the Trump administration's nationality-based visa ban on 75 countries, ruling it unlawful and restoring case-by-case review.
- [Best Lawyers 2027](https://gmvisalaw.com/best-lawyers-2027/): Gun Menefee LLC announces that their co-founders, Matthew Gunn and Barbara Web Menefee, have been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers 2027 in Immigration Law.
- [First Circuit Blocks H-1B Fee](https://gmvisalaw.com/first-circuit-blocks-h-1b-fee/): The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit blocks H-1B Fee. This decision is a key development that underscores ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding H-1B visa fees, highlighting its importance…
- [Four-Year Stay Limits on International Student Visas](https://gmvisalaw.com/four-year-stay-limits-on-international-student-visas/): On July 16, 2026, the Trump administration finalized a regulation that fundamentally alters the four-year stay limits for international students and exchange visitors in the United States.
- [DHS Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule](https://gmvisalaw.com/dhs-rescinds-2022-public-charge-rule/): The Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule on July 16, 2026, rescinding the 2022 public charge rule.
- [USCIS Must Adjudicate Immigration Benefits](https://gmvisalaw.com/uscis-must-adjudicate-immigration-benefits/): Federal court ruled that USCIS Must Adjudicate Immigration Benefits on June 5, 2026. Here's what you need to know.
- [Federal Court Strikes Down H-1B Fee](https://gmvisalaw.com/federal-court-strikes-down-h-1b-fee/): Federal Court Strikes Down H-1B Fee on June 8, 2026. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin vacated the fee in a 42-page ruling in State of California et al v. Mullin.
- [USCIS Raised the Bar on Adjustment of Status](https://gmvisalaw.com/uscis-raised-the-bar-on-adjustment-of-status/): On May 22, 2026, USCIS Raised the Bar on Adjustment of Status. As an employer, he's what you need to know.
- [USCIS Issues Major Policy Shift on Adjustment of Status](https://gmvisalaw.com/uscis-issues-major-policy-shift-on-adjustment-of-status/): USCIS released Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 on May 21, 2026, with immediate implications for any employer sponsoring employees for green cards inside the United States.
- [June 2026 VISA Bulletin](https://gmvisalaw.com/june-2026-visa-bulletin/): The State Department's June 2026 Visa Bulletin (Volume XI, Number 15) includes updates affecting employers sponsoring foreign-national employees in employment-based (EB) green card categories.
- [FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4](https://gmvisalaw.com/fy-2027-h-1b-cap-season/): The FY 2027 H-1B Cap season opens on March 4, 2026. The tiered selection system, replacing the random lottery system, goes into effect on February 27, 2026.
- [Update on Visa Processing for US Immigrants](https://gmvisalaw.com/update-on-visa-processing/): Update on Visa Processing: The U.S. State Department has announced a temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing (green cards) for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026.
- [State Department Nearly Triples Visa Bond Requirements](https://gmvisalaw.com/visa-bond-requirements/): What Employers Need to Know Before January 21 The State Department announced a significant expansion of its visa bond policy on January 6, 2026, adding 25 countries to the program and bringing the…
- [DHS Announces Major H-1B Changes](https://gmvisalaw.com/dhs-announces-major-h-1b-changes/): DHS issues two Major H1-B Changes as final rules that will reshape how employers petition for foreign workers.
- [Federal Court Upholds $100000 H-1B Fee](https://gmvisalaw.com/federal-court-upholds-100000-h-1b-fee/): On December 23, 2024, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell dealt a significant blow to employers relying on H-1B visas by dismissing the U.S.
- [DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions](https://gmvisalaw.com/dhs-ends-automatic-ead-extensions/): DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions. This practice previously allowed work authorization to continue for up to 540 days while renewal applications were pending.
- [U.S. B-1 Visa Updates: International Athletes Affected](https://gmvisalaw.com/u-s-b-1-visa-updates-international-athletes-affected/): Discover how the September 2025 U.S. B-1 visa updates impact international athletes, support staff, and officials—including changes to eligibility, training requirements, and documentation for p…
- [USCIS Transitions to Electronic Payments](https://gmvisalaw.com/uscis-transitions-to-electronic-payments/): Starting October 28, 2025, the USCIS transitions to electronic payments. Applicants will need to use one of two electronic options instead: ACH debit or credit/debit card.
- [International Student Arrivals Decline in 2025](https://gmvisalaw.com/international-student-arrivals-decline-in-2025/): International student arrivals decline nearly 20 percent as of August 2025, driven by visa processing disruptions and unpredictable administrative policies, threatening $7 billion in lost revenue and…
- [2025 Government Shutdown](https://gmvisalaw.com/2025-government-shutdown/): This morning we awoke to a government shutdown. This due, in part, to congressional representatives not able to reach a funding solution. Gunn-Menefee outlines the impact of this shutdown.
- [Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Restrictions and Broader Legal Context](https://gmvisalaw.com/presidential-proclamation-on-h-1b-restrictions/): On September 19, 2025, the President issues a proclamation on H-1B restrictions. This article discusses the broader legal context with regards to payment of punitive and exorbitant filing fees.
- [Rethinking the US Naturalization Civics Test](https://gmvisalaw.com/us-naturalization-civics-test/): Rethinking the US Naturalization Civics Test: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) just unveiled the latest overhaul of the civics test and the naturalization process.
- [Major Updates in U.S. Non-immigrant Visa Process](https://gmvisalaw.com/major-updates-in-us-non-immigrant-visa-process/): In a major update, the US State Department indicated that it would no longer process third country national applications for non-immigrant visas.
- [What is a B-1 Business Visitor](https://gmvisalaw.com/what-is-b-1-business-visitor/): The B-1 business visitor visa allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. temporarily for approved commercial or professional activities.
- [USCIS Registration Requirement and Guidance](https://gmvisalaw.com/uscis-registration-requirement-and-guidance/): The recently announced USCIS Registration Requirement goes into on April 11, 2025. Here's what you need to know.
- [Reviewing Your I-94: Vital for Immigration Success](https://gmvisalaw.com/reviewing-your-i-94-vital-for-immigration-success/): As a Foreign National living in the United States on a temporary visa, it is vitally important that you understand the significance of your I-94 arrival departure record.  Each time you physically…
- [TN Visa Denials for Engineers: Evolving Consulate Standards](https://gmvisalaw.com/shifting-tn-adjudication-standards-in-mexican-consulates-leading-to-tn-denials-for-engineers/): By Matt Gunn Over the last eighteen months the denial rate for TN visa cases has been increasing steadily at each of the three consulates in Mexico that adjudicate TN applications, Mexico City…
- [Trump’s New Foreign National Registration: Who Must Comply?](https://gmvisalaw.com/trumps-new-foreign-national-registration-who-must-comply/): President Trump's Executive Order on Foreign National Registration On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued the "Protecting the American People Against Invasion" executive order.
- [Top Visa Application Mistakes at US Consulates](https://gmvisalaw.com/common-mistakes-applicants-make-when-applying-for-a-visa-at-a-us-consulate-abroad/): Applying for a visa to the United States can be a daunting process, especially when navigating the requirements and procedures at a US Consulate abroad.

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- [About Us](https://gmvisalaw.com/about-us/): Want to learn more about us? Our firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive immigration services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://gmvisalaw.com/frequently-asked-questions/): Our frequently asked questions page will be updated periodically. Be sure to bookmark this page as a reference. Guidance documents are being provided as a reference only and do not create an…
- [Our Team](https://gmvisalaw.com/our-team/): At Gunn Menefee, our team brings over two decades of experience to the field of corporate immigration law.
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## Categories
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