As the second Trump administration takes office, we offer the following considerations for visa holders (F-1, H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN, and others) who are seeking to travel internationally....more
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On October 23, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the H-1B regulations. These proposed rules are seen as a significant step to modernize the H-1B...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 21, 2023, that the agency will release a revised Form I-9 on August 1, 2023. Employers will be required to use the new version of Form I-9 on or before...more
It was widely reported last month—including by the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press— that the U.S. government is investigating alleged collusion by some companies to “increase the chances that their prospective...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9, also called M-274. These changes are meant to clarify and add detail to existing Form I-9...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has extended the suspension of in-person services at its local field offices and application support centers until at least June 4. The agency has stated that it is preparing to...more
The H-1B visa program contains a number of employer obligations that may be difficult to meet while undertaking work-from-home policies, layoffs, and other actions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For employers seeking...more
On Wednesday, March 18th the United States and Canada announced they will begin suspending all “non-essential” travel between the two countries. Details of the agreement have not yet been finalized.
Effective Wednesday,...more