Over the past several months, the current administration has introduced significant changes to employment‑based immigration processes, producing increased risks associated with immigration‑related compliance obligations....more
12/10/2025
/ Business Immigration ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Travel Ban ,
US Department of State ,
USCIS ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas ,
Work Visas
On October 29, 2025, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule terminating the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EADs), with limited exceptions, effective October 30,...more
On October 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued additional guidance clarifying the scope and application of the $100,000 fee imposed on certain new H-1B visa petitions. This guidance addresses...more
10/23/2025
/ Business Immigration ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Fees ,
Filing Fees ,
Filing Requirements ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-129 ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
New Guidance ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
USCIS ,
Visas
E-Verify, the government’s online system that enables employers to verify employment eligibility for new hires, was temporarily unavailable due to the government shutdown. However, E‑Verify has resumed operations and is back...more
As Congress faces the possibility of a government shutdown on September 30, 2025, employers should be aware of how a shutdown might impact immigration-related services and processes, particularly for employers who may sponsor...more
9/29/2025
/ Business Immigration ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Popular ,
US Department of State ,
USCIS
On the evening of September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a sweeping Presidential Proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, sparking immediate concern and confusion among employers and H-1B workers....more
9/23/2025
/ Business Immigration ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Filing Fees ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
New Guidance ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visas
On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a new policy that will significantly limit the eligibility of visa applicants to obtain visas without consular interviews. The new policy will go into effect on...more
7/31/2025
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Eligibility ,
Fees ,
Filing Requirements ,
Immigration Procedures ,
International Travel ,
Non-Citizens ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Travelers ,
Trump Administration ,
US Department of State ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas ,
Waivers
On the evening of June 4, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that will prevent or limit the entry of nationals from specific countries. The restrictions will go into effect on June 9, 2025. Only...more
On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court order staying the termination of the CHNV (Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan) humanitarian parole...more
On April 11, 2025, the Trump administration’s Alien Registration Requirement went into effect. All noncitizens ages 14 and older are now required to “register” with the U.S. government in accordance with the published...more
On February 5, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the H-1B lottery process will open at noon ET on March 7, 2025 and will run through noon ET on...more
2/10/2025
/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Employment Policies ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
USCIS ,
Visas
Through a series of executive orders and agency actions since taking office on January 20, 2025, the second Trump Administration has implemented drastic changes to immigration enforcement that are increasing incidents of...more
2/4/2025
/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
E-Verify ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Employment Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
H-1B ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Procedures ,
L-1 Visas ,
Popular ,
Raids ,
Trump Administration ,
Visas
The Department of State (DOS) has announced that their new online passport renewal system is fully available to the public, having started September 18, 2024....more