As year-end travel approaches, employers and visa holders should take note of important considerations before leaving the United States. Heightened visa processing times and evolving consular requirements can create...more
12/11/2025
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Non-Immigrant Visas ,
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Work Visas
As companies respond to economic uncertainty, technological integration, and restructuring demands, workforce reductions may become necessary. For employers with foreign national employees, such decisions carry additional...more
10/21/2025
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Corporate Counsel ,
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Employment Discrimination ,
H-1B ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
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WARN Act
The current U.S. immigration shutdown has created significant uncertainty for employers, HR teams, and legal departments. With key government functions suspended or delayed, companies face disruptions in hiring, onboarding,...more
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, introducing a new $100,000 payment requirement for employers filing new H‑1B petitions. US Citizenship...more
The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have been marked by a dramatic transformation of U.S. immigration policy. Through a series of sweeping executive orders, the administration has sought to fundamentally...more
The Alien Registration Requirement goes into effect today. Please be aware that most foreign nationals working in the US with a visa are exempt, and registration and fingerprints are not required. Registration may only apply...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a memo indicating a significant policy shift to prioritize immigration enforcement and expand the use of criminal statutes to address illegal immigration. The DOJ will support the...more
3/3/2025
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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Immigration Enforcement
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, backlogs for immigration benefits have been at an all-time high, with some benefits—such as the L-2 Spousal EAD—taking up to 12 months or longer. ...more