Importers seeking International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds just caught a significant break — and they may not even need to lift a finger to claim them....more
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 ,
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Employer Responsibilities ,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
On April 1, the US Secretary of Commerce initiated a section 232 “national security” investigation, “to determine the effects on national security of imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME), and...more
4/21/2025
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National Security ,
Section 232 ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Trade Policies
Welcome to the April 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
4/11/2025
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China ,
Country of Origin ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Forced Labor ,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Wars ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
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
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
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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
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Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Final Rules ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Lottery ,
Third-Party ,
USCIS ,
Visa Caps ,
Visas
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
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Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
H-4 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
L-2 Visas ,
Lottery ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visas
Welcome to the January 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
1/17/2025
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CFIUS ,
Compliance ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Forced Labor ,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) ,
Imports ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
NGOs ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oral Argument ,
Popular ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Welcome to the November 2024 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
11/19/2024
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Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Canada ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Court of International Trade ,
Customs ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Enforcement ,
Final Rules ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Adversaries ,
Importers ,
Information Technology ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Investment ,
Mexico ,
Mexico Supreme Court of Justice ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Semiconductors ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Treasury ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Welcome to the October 2024 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
10/18/2024
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Automotive Industry ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Compliance ,
E-Commerce ,
Fashion Industry ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Trade Zones ,
Importers ,
Manufacturers ,
NAFTA ,
Proposed Rules ,
Retailers ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Customs ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Welcome to the August 2024 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
8/16/2024
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Customs ,
DFARS ,
Duties ,
Federal Register ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Investment ,
Imports ,
Lithium Batteries ,
National Security ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Retail ,
Section 301 ,
Trade Relations ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Vietnam