The United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order on February 2, 2026 that temporarily stays the effective date of the termination of the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS),...more
The U.S. Department of State has announced a new pause on the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants who are citizens of one of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia,...more
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of the designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after determining that the conditions in Somalia no longer...more
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the termination of the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after determining that the conditions in Ethiopia no...more
On December 16, 2025, President Trump released a new Presidential Proclamation that adds additional countries to the list of existing nations whose citizens face entry restrictions into the U.S. as well as visa issuance...more
12/18/2025
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There have been many reports that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has begun automatically rescheduling some H-1B and H-4 visa appointments, with the DOS admitting that it is doing so in an effort to free up resources...more
12/12/2025
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As of December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will officially begin enhanced screening and vetting of those applying for an H-1B or H-4 visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad by reviewing the social media...more
12/5/2025
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it has paused the adjudication of (1) all pending asylum applications regardless of the applicant’s country of citizenship or birth and (2) all pending...more
12/5/2025
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On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation that restricts the entry of H-1B specialty occupation workers into the United States unless their H-1B petition was accompanied by, or is supplemented...more
9/22/2025
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Following a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision from August 20, 2025, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua will revert back to their early termination dates as originally announced by the...more
9/9/2025
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The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 6, 2025 the termination of the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after determining that the conditions in Nepal no...more
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security Secretary exceeded her authority when announcing the early termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for...more
On July 1, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice of termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective September 2, 2025. After September 2, 2025, those individuals who have been...more
7/2/2025
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On June 9, 2025, restrictions on travel to the U.S. went into effect via Presidential Proclamation, impacting certain citizens of 19 different countries. Those impacted by the Proclamation can still submit visa applications...more
7/1/2025
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On June 4, 2025, President Trump announced new travel restrictions for certain nationals of 19 countries as follows:
• Full restrictions (all immigrants and nonimmigrants) for nationals of: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad,...more
6/6/2025
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On May 28, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to “aggressively revoke” visas for Chinese students, “including...more
6/6/2025
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Last week, an internal U.S. Department of State (DOS) correspondence pertaining to visa processing for international student and exchange visitors in the F, M, and J visa classifications was leaked and published by various...more
6/3/2025
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The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 13, 2025 the termination of the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after determining that the conditions in...more
With recent changes in federal immigration policy, many manufacturers are feeling anxious about visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and uncertain about what to do should such a visit occur.
Originally...more
The Trump Administration’s flurry of executive orders directing the implementation of immigration policy objectives to carry out the “largest domestic deportation operation in American history” has many hospitals and other...more
2/3/2025
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Late Breaking News - Jan. 22, 2025: Shortly after we sent this alert out, it was announced that acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman has issued a directive that rescinds the Biden...more
As we head into another Trump presidency later this month, many U.S. employers are wondering how the new administration’s strong stance on immigration might impact their organization, including its ability to hire and retain...more
1/8/2025
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The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security recently published updated guidelines for companies submitting export license applications for their foreign employees. More specifically, BIS revised the...more
Most U.S. employers and workers have heard of E-Verify, but what is it?
More critically, is it required for your manufacturing business?
E-Verify is a free internet-based program, run by U.S. Citizenship and...more
8/6/2024
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