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Littler WPI’s Election Report 2024

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The 2024 presidential election was like no other in modern history, and it is clear that across a range of measures the American electorate remains dramatically polarized. This presents a host of challenges for policymakers...more

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China’s 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy Expanded to Hainan Province

China has implemented the 144-hour visa-free transit policy to qualified foreign visitors at designated immigration ports of entry starting from December 1, 2019. Qualified visitors from 54 countries may apply for 144-hour...more

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E-Verify in Illinois: SB0508 Myths Dispelled, Rights Protected

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The passage of the vaguely named “Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act” led to widespread chatter that the law possibly prohibited employers from using E-Verify unless they were explicitly required to do so under federal...more

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How Employers Can Prepare for End of Bundled Processing of Work Authorizations for H and L Dependents

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In January 2025, the settlement agreement that returned USCIS to its practice of “bundling” adjudication of extensions of stay and applications for employment authorization documents (EADs) for dependent spouses of H-1B and...more

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Navigating Immigration Changes in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know Following the 2024 Election

As the dust settles from the 2024 US presidential election, businesses with a significant international workforce are bracing for potential shifts in immigration policy. Former President Donald J. Trump’s return to office...more

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Visa Options for Start-Up Founders: An Overview of Options

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Introduction: The United States has long been a beacon for immigrants, and the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants has led the U.S. to be at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations in business, science, education,...more

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Anticipate Delays in Processing H-4 and L-2 Dependent Status Extension and Work Permit Applications Come January 2025 – Act Now if...

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Our Labor & Employment and Immigration teams discuss the looming delays in processing H-4 and L-2 dependent status and work permit applications after the Edakunni settlement’s “bundling” provision expires on January 18, 2025....more

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Canada Increases Minimum Wage by 20 Percent for Temporary Foreign Workers in High-Wage Stream

In Canada, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a unique tool employers can use to hire foreign workers and fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. ...more

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New E-Verify+ System Comes with Reasons for Excitement and Concern for Employers

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In the past month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has launched a voluntary I-9 verification process called “E-Verify+” aimed at improving the I-9 and E-Verify processes and streamlining employer...more

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Not Too Late: Biden Administration Urged to Make Pro-Business Immigration Moves Now

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The Biden Administration is being urged to finalize some business immigration issues before Jan. 20, 2025, when the next presidential administration takes office, including: •Surge resources: Democratic lawmakers asked...more

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Online Passport Renewal Is Now Available, as of September 18, 2024

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

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Diversity Visa Lottery: A Guide for U.S. Employers

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The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, allocates up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually through a random selection process from countries with low rates of immigration to the...more

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The Supreme Court Update - November 4, 2024

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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in three cases: Louisiana v. Callais; Robinson v. Callais, Nos. 24-109, 24-110: These consolidated cases challenge Louisiana’s congressional redistricting...more

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Stay Compliant: Key Steps for E-Verify Records Disposal

As we approach the end of the year, it’s time for employers to prepare for an important annual task—USCIS’s E-Verify record purge. Each year, the E-Verify program deletes records that are more than ten years old, often going...more

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USCIS Approves New Credentialing Organization for Healthcare Workers

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has approved a new credentialing organization for certain healthcare workers for immigration purposes. USCIS approved the application from International Education...more

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Navigating State Driver’s License Requirements for Foreign Nationals: A Guide for Employers

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As an employer, it’s important to support your foreign national employees, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of various U.S. laws. One such process is obtaining a state driver’s license, as the...more

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November 2024 Global Immigration Alert

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Canada – The 2025 to 2027 Immigration Levels Plan; Temporary Relief for Citizens of Lebanon; Quebec’s Immigration Plan for 2025 Announced....more

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International Entrepreneurial Parole Investment Amounts Adjusted for Inflation

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The International Entrepreneur Rule (“IER”) is a mechanism enacted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) in 2017 to help encourage noncitizen investors and entrepreneurs to continue their business ventures in...more

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Navigating PERM Recruitment Successfully

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This article first appeared on HR.com. View the original article here.  The process of applying for green card sponsorships for foreign workers has become increasingly complex for employers in recent years. This is due in...more

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MVA Immigration News Roundup

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Welcome to the first installment of MVA’s Business Immigration Quarterly! Each quarter we will be bringing you a roundup of current trends, important issues, and interesting topics in the business immigration community. ...more

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Illinois Guidance Finds Law Does Not Prohibit Private Employers from Using E-Verify

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The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has just issued some much-needed guidance, through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), on whether enrollment and use of E-Verify is prohibited in Illinois for private employers that do...more

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Settlement Requiring Near-Contemporaneous Adjudication of Properly Bundled Forms I-539 and I-765 to Sunset in January 2025

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may no longer be simultaneously adjudicating dependent status and work permit applications after January 18, 2025....more

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November 1 Deadline Looms as Texas Hospitals Struggle to Track Costs Related to Immigration Status

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On November 1, certain Texas hospitals must comply with an Executive Order issued by Governor Greg Abbott on August 8, 2024 (Order), requiring them to document medical costs related to the care of individuals without legal...more

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Correction to Federal Register Notice: Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Closes on November 7, 2024

On October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced a correction to an error in the Federal Register and thereby changed the deadline to register for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery from November...more

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An ITIN is Not Valid Identification Outside the Federal Tax System

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An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for Social Security...more

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