On October 20, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued informal guidance related to the $100,000 H-1B petition fee imposed by Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers...more
10/28/2025
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced that E-Verify has resumed normal operations although the government shutdown is continuing.
Employers should promptly resume normal verification procedures and take the...more
10/10/2025
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The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1. Below is a summary of how this is affecting immigration-related processes.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is funded mostly through user...more
10/7/2025
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Here's what we know as of today.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" that requires a $100,000 payment to accompany new H-1B visa petitions for...more
9/22/2025
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently lifted a federal court injunction that had temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from terminating the CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program, which allowed qualifying nationals...more
6/18/2025
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Last week, the Trump Administration issued a new Presidential Proclamation that will restrict the entry of nationals from more than a dozen countries. The restrictions took effect this past Monday, June 9.
The stated goal...more
6/12/2025
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As international travel regulations and immigration enforcement policies continue to evolve, it is critical that non-citizen employees entering the United States—including visa holders and lawful permanent residents—are...more
As the U.S. government heightens its focus on national security, international travelers—especially visa holders and lawful permanent residents—are experiencing increased scrutiny at ports of entry. U.S. Customs and Border...more
4/11/2025
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A federal judge in California has temporarily halted the effort of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to terminate Temporary Protected Status – known as “TPS” – for Venezuelans. The ruling applies to approximately...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will terminate the humanitarian parole programs for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The termination will take effect 30 days after today’s...more
Employers may face increased unannounced visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under recent executive orders and enhanced federal enforcement priorities. These visits can include workplace raids, compliance...more
2/20/2025
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The United Kingdom has new travel authorization rules that will apply in 2025 to U.S. nationals (as well as others) under the Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. Similar to the U.S. Electronic System for Travel...more
Since the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admission, we have observed an increase in “reverse” discrimination claims where members of a majority group, such as whites or males, allege discrimination...more
As employers continue to grapple with the complexities of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), negative stereotypes and legal challenges persist. This webinar offers practical insights to help organizations transform...more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that it will permanently dispose of E-Verify records that were last updated on or before December 31, 2014. Employers using E-Verify should be aware of these...more
The New England winter brings its usual charm in our neck of the wood, but for me, the excitement lies elsewhere - catching up on Oscar-nominated films before the big night. As the Oscar season approaches, I eagerly...more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a new fee rule that imposes significant increases, particularly for employment-based petitions. The rule, and the higher fees, will apply to any benefit request...more
The annual H-1B cap season has begun for Fiscal Year 2025. Once again, there will be a two-step process – the registration step and then, if the registration is selected in the H-1B cap lottery, the petition step. Now is the...more
1/17/2024
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Visas
The annual H-1B cap season has begun for Fiscal Year 2024. Once again, there will be a two-step process – the registration step and then, if the registration is selected in the H-1B cap lottery, the petition step. Now is the...more
As Pride Month draws to a close, employers should focus on how to create a more inclusive workplace throughout the year.
From day one of law school, I have revered the Supreme Court Justices and its opinion. I have held...more
Yesterday, my son and his friends were talking through a song they were recording, as I heard him say, “today is Juneteenth, we should put a line in our song about it.” I thought, wow…that’s really awesome. However, another...more
Most companies invest time, energy, and money in marketing strategies to attract and retain their clients or customers. Companies spend significant resources on market research that tells them how to do this best....more
President Biden’s nominee for the United States Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, begins her Senate confirmation hearing today. It marks a historic moment for our country. If she is confirmed, Judge Jackson will be...more
Building a diverse workforce has become a key business strategy, especially in today’s fast-paced, global marketplace. But, making profound shifts in the makeup of a workforce cannot be achieved overnight. There is also no...more
Like most of you, 2021 has been sort of surreal. After more than a year of some hybrid form of working from home with your “pod” of people (family, friends, or some combination thereof), where our collective 24/7 life cycle...more
10/22/2021
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