The checklist is designed to prompt internal review and decision making around common scenarios, such as hiring, onboarding, work authorization changes, sponsorship requests, international travel risks, implications of remote...more
H-1B work visas are the most common work visas for foreign nationals in professional positions (which are jobs requiring at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific specialty). Most employers can only apply for a worker’s...more
2/4/2026
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Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Fees ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Lottery ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
USCIS ,
Visas
Effective January 21, the United States will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries listed below....more
Many foreign nationals travel home during the holidays to visit family. Recent federal actions have significantly restricted international travel for some foreign nationals, creating a risk that some individuals could be...more
12/23/2025
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Foreign Nationals ,
H-1B ,
H-4 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Passports ,
Travel Ban ,
Trump Administration ,
Visa Applications ,
Visa Requirements
Welcome to the December 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more
12/17/2025
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Customs and Border Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Popular ,
Section 232 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Foreign nationals from 19 countries and all asylum applicants and refugees are facing severe restrictions on their ability to enter, live, and work in the United States. Employers should take note since it impacts the ability...more
12/5/2025
/ Asylum ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Form I-9 ,
H-1B ,
H-4 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Popular ,
Refugees ,
Travel Ban ,
USCIS ,
Work Visas
On October 29, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective October 30, timely filed Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions will no longer be automatically extended 540 days while...more
On September 19, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing an additional $100,000 fee on the entry of certain H-1B employees into the United States, effective September 21....more
E-Verify is a web-based federal program where employers verify identity and work authorization of employees. E-Verify is operated by the US Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS), which is within the US Department of...more
10/14/2025
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Contractors ,
Form I-9 ,
Government Shutdown ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
USCIS
On September 19, President Trump signed a Proclamation imposing an additional $100,000 fee on the US entry of certain H-1B employees, effective September 21....more
Running a college has never been an easy job. But as this academic year draws to a close, higher education is experiencing new challenges with potential long-lasting impacts....more
6/17/2025
/ Colleges ,
Department of Education ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Endowment Funds ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Funding ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Immigration ,
Investigations ,
New Legislation ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Title IX ,
Trump Administration ,
Universities ,
Vaccinations
On June 4, President Trump issued a proclamation that fully bans entry into the United States for certain foreign nationals from 12 countries, and partially banning entry from seven more....more
As we approach midyear, the ArentFox Schiff Labor, Employment & OSHA team highlights some of the most pressing legal issues facing employers this year, including artificial intelligence (AI) regulation at the state level,...more
President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) banning athletes assigned male at birth from competing in women’s sports. This applies to sports competitions within both educational institutions and athletic associations....more
2025 will be a transformational year for the beverage and food industry, which has already been dramatically impacted by shifting market trends and profound policy changes. Here are the top five topics influencing the...more
3/25/2025
/ America First Trade Policy ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
International Trade ,
PFAS ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to search electronic devices — including phones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices — of anyone entering the United States, including US citizens and...more
On January 20, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded 2021 guidelines that previously designated hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities as “protected areas” and limited immigration enforcement...more
3/12/2025
/ Data Privacy ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Enforcement ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Personal Data ,
PHI ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws
Across all industries, private companies, family offices, and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are 11 issues that...more
3/10/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Arbitration ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Business Succession ,
Buy-Sell Agreements ,
Class Action ,
Compliance ,
Connelly v United States ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Data Privacy ,
E-Commerce ,
Estate Planning ,
Estate-Tax Exemption ,
Ethics ,
Family Businesses ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FinCEN ,
Form I-9 ,
Generation-Skipping Transfer ,
Gift-Tax Exemption ,
Immigration ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Procedures ,
IRS ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Limited Partnerships ,
Mergers ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Risk Management ,
SCOTUS ,
State Legislatures ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Terms of Use ,
Valuation
Foreign nationals and employers should plan all international travel more carefully and further in advance. President Trump issued an executive order (EO) directing various federal agencies to coordinate their efforts to...more
3/7/2025
/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
ESTA ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Trump Administration ,
US State Departments ,
USCIS ,
Visas
The H-1B is the most common work visa for foreign nationals in professional-level jobs in the United States. Effective January 17, there is a new H-1B “modernization” rule which introduced some significant changes and...more
3/5/2025
/ Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Final Rules ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Lottery ,
Third-Party ,
USCIS ,
Visa Caps ,
Visas
On January 20, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded 2021 guidelines that prohibited immigration enforcement actions in or near medical and health care facilities and other protected areas. Hospitals and...more
2/25/2025
/ Compliance ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FDNS ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Law Enforcement ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Risk Management
In 2025, the retail and fashion industries are bracing for a transformative year, heavily influenced by the policies of the new Trump Administration. These policies promise rapid and significant changes, particularly in areas...more
2/20/2025
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
CIPA ,
Class Action ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Compliance ,
Data Privacy ,
E-Commerce ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Executive Orders ,
Fashion Industry ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration ,
Independent Contractors ,
Influencers ,
International Trade ,
Mergers ,
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) ,
NAD ,
PFAS ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Public Health ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Terms of Use ,
Tracking Systems ,
Trump Administration ,
Workplace Investigations
President Trump is focused on immigration compliance, including I-9 compliance. The federal Form I-9 is the form that every employer has to complete for every paid employee within their first three days of employment....more
President Trump has been explicit in his focus on immigration compliance and enforcement. Employers should expect increased workplace enforcement actions, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and...more
It is that time of year again when employers have to decide who they are sponsoring for an H-1B visa....more
1/23/2025
/ F-1 Visa ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
H-4 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
L-2 Visas ,
Lottery ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visas