On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued a series of executive orders that imposed significant reforms to the immigration system, many of which may or will have an impact on employment-based visas. The following is a...more
This week, hosts Tina and Jennie chat with fellow Maynard Nexsen attorneys David Garrett and Stephen Davis. The immigration and global mobility attorneys join us for a conversation on the steps for companies looking to hire...more
Employers who seek highly skilled foreign professionals must use a variety of visas for their employees. One of those most frequently used is an H-1B visa, a temporary non-immigrant visa category that allows employers to...more
Employees are a company’s most important assets. A key executive or manager can make the difference between a company flourishing or failing in a market, and in an era of ever-increasing global connectivity, businesses have...more
Eligibility of Foreign Nationals to be a Borrower under the FCA -
Since 1976, FCA regulations have allowed certain foreign nationals to be a borrower. These foreign nationals generally fall into two classes: Lawful...more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) workers are becoming an indispensable part of the American workforce. Small and mid-sized companies are the largest beneficiaries, as just 4 percent of all OPTs work at the 10 largest tech...more
This time of year, many recent college graduates who are authorized to work in the United States for a limited time as part of post-degree optional practical training are facing a deadline—and employers better take note, or...more
“Reciprocity” Could Hit Hard for the Unaware -
Currently, U.S. visitors traveling to Europe on business or as tourists, in most cases, do not need a visa to travel to most countries in the European Union. However, this...more
On Friday, January 27, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) that has been implemented immediately concerning entry into the United States of certain foreign nationals from the following countries...more
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