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Employment Law Now - IX-160 – Trump 2.0 Immigration Policy and Employer Best Practices
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In our October 30 Employment Law Update, we addressed the Department of Labor’s announcement of its program to step up audits of employers participating in the H-1B program. The Presidential Proclamation issued on the...more
As we head into the holiday season, many foreign nationals living and working in the United States are considering international travel. Before making plans, it’s important to understand that international travel can still...more
The Mexican government has published its annual updates to the Ley Federal de Derechos (Federal Fees Law), introducing new government fees that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and are expected to increase fees for some...more
Mandatory notices related to immigration actions. Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of five blog posts focusing on new compliance challenges for entities with employees in California. One of the most...more
A group of 40 Democratic lawmakers have sent a letter to 19 state governors warning that they may be “inadvertently sharing drivers’ data with federal immigration authorities.”...more
The federal appeals court in the District of Columbia has placed a temporary administrative stay on implementation of a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule that would limit issuance...more
Québec has unveiled its immigration orientations for 2026–2029 along with the Immigration Plan for 2026. These measures aim to limit temporary and permanent immigration and to increase the emphasis on French language...more
In late September of 2025, the Trump administration issued the “Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” (hereinafter the “Proclamation”). Pursuant to the Proclamation, “the entry...more
Summary - USCIS has recently provided additional information regarding the new $100,000 'Proclamation Fee' introduced by the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation....more
In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and María (Maru) Ferré discuss how employers can maintain access to global talent given the current H-1B landscape in the United States, spotlighting overseas alternatives such...more
Our Immigration Team breaks down the latest news from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services about the Trump Administration’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas....more
The Globalization of Criminal Databases and Immigration Risk - As international law enforcement becomes increasingly interconnected, INTERPOL — the International Criminal Police Organization — now plays a significant role...more
California’s employment law landscape continues to shift, with several new regulations set to take effect in 2026....more
A wave of new federal initiatives—including the proposed HIRE Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s renewed focus on anti-American bias—signals a significant shift in how outsourcing practices and labor...more
On November 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule to expand the scope, collection, and use of biometric information—including fingerprints, facial imagery, and DNA—to include...more
On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the resumption of processing for employer requests related to prevailing wage determinations and labor certifications for both temporary and permanent...more
In an economy defined by global competition for skilled talent, U.S. employers have long relied on the H-1B visa program to fill critical technical and professional roles. The 2025 reform package and the launch of Project...more
The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS), humanitarian parole, and the CHNV...more
In Active Deployment Systems, LLC v. United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, No. 25-968C (Oct. 30, 2025), Active Deployment Systems (ADS) challenged several aspects of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) award of...more
China continues its efforts to strengthen exchanges and collaborations between Mainland China, special administrative region (SAR) Hong Kong, and overseas countries by further expanding its talent endorsement and visa-free...more
On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it had resumed processing of requests for prevailing wages and labor certification determinations for temporary and permanent employment in the U.S....more
Effective October 30, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), through an interim final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security, ended the practice of automatically extending certain Employment...more
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have released its plan outlining detailed admission targets and substantial shifts in immigration strategy. ...more
The Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), has resumed processing of applications for both temporary and permanent employment programs despite the continued government shutdown....more
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