Author Info for Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

Michael Arnold

Innocents Abroad: Employer Considerations When Sending Employees on International Assignments or Business Travel

Carrie: I’m writing to inform you that I am being transferred to our Rio de Janeiro office next month for a twelve month assignment. It’s a bit daunting, but I am confident that the help you have provided me in…more

Business Travel, Employee Transfers, Employer Liability Issues, Human Resources Professionals, International Labor Laws

See all updates »

Arash Bahar

White House Issues Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order directing several federal agencies to undertake numerous initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order includes several…more

Artificial Intelligence, Biden Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Labor (DOL), Executive Orders

See all updates »

Barbara Chin

The 2019 Public Charge Rule Is Removed by DHS

On March 9, 2021 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will no longer enforce the Public Charge rule that originally took effect on February 24, 2020. Based on a number of recent U.S. Court of Appeals…more

Biden Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Final Rules, Immigration Procedures, Non-Immigrant Visas

See all updates »

William Coffman

US Department of Homeland Security Publishes H-1B Modernization Rule

On December 18, 2024, the Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security published its final rule to overhaul several aspects of the H-1B visa program. This final rule, which takes effect 30 days after publication, is…more

Biden Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Exemptions, F-1 Visa, H-1B

See all updates »

Susan Cohen

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Streamlines Social Security Administration Applications for Form I-485 Permanent Resident Applicants

On Monday, August 9, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants filing for permanent resident status may also apply for a Social Security number or replacement card as part of their…more

I-485 Applications, Social Security Administration (SSA), Social Security Numbers, USCIS

See all updates »

Arianna Davidson

Alien Registration Rule and Evidence of Registration

On March 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule (IFR) implementing an Alien Registration requirement. The rule takes effect on April 11, 2025. As previewed in our prior alert, this rule…more

Compliance, Criminal Prosecution, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Enforcement Actions, Executive Orders

See all updates »

F. Jason Far-hadian

Challenging the Legality of a Cruel Immigration Policy

ICE apprehended “Angela” and her husband in 2019 shortly after they crossed the border into the United States from Mexico. When the couple requested asylum, ICE placed them in the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, more…more

Appeals, Asylum, Human Rights, Immigrant Protection Laws, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

See all updates »

Angel Feng

Department of Homeland Security Designates Lebanon for TPS and Provides for DED-EAD Application

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, and also established procedures for eligible Lebanese nationals granted Deferred…more

Advance Parole Documents, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Federal Register, Immigration and Nationality Act

See all updates »

Susan Foster, Ph.D.

Innocents Abroad: Lost laptop with customer data

Carrie, A couple of weeks ago, you wrote me about an employee who will be engaging in a six-month temporary assignment around Europe to scope market opportunities. The employee was Abbie Absent-Minded. Well, we hit a snag…more

Breach Notification Rule, Customer Lists, Data Breach, Data Security, Employer Liability Issues

See all updates »

Douglas Hauer

Government Shutdown Ends – Is Immigration Reform on the Horizon?

Three days into the government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) took to the Senate floor Monday afternoon to announce an agreement to end the impasse and reopen the…more

Continuing Resolution, DACA, EB-5, EB-5 Regional Centers, Foreign Investment

See all updates »

Alexander Hecht

Government Shutdown Ends – Is Immigration Reform on the Horizon?

Three days into the government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) took to the Senate floor Monday afternoon to announce an agreement to end the impasse and reopen the…more

Continuing Resolution, DACA, EB-5, EB-5 Regional Centers, Foreign Investment

See all updates »

Maryanne Kline

US Department of Homeland Security Terminates CHNV Parole Program

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice in the Federal Register terminating the parole program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) effective April 24, 2025…more

Biden Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Orders, Foreign Nationals, Immigration Enforcement

See all updates »

Adam Korn

Challenging the Legality of a Cruel Immigration Policy

ICE apprehended “Angela” and her husband in 2019 shortly after they crossed the border into the United States from Mexico. When the couple requested asylum, ICE placed them in the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, more…more

Appeals, Asylum, Human Rights, Immigrant Protection Laws, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

See all updates »

Cynthia Larose

Innocents Abroad: Privacy considerations for employees working abroad

Dear Ned, I understand that one of your employees will be engaging a six-month temporary assignment around Europe to scope market opportunities, and you’d like to have a better understanding of what to be thinking about in…more

Data Protection, Employee Privacy Rights, Employer Liability Issues, European Economic Area (EEA), International Data Transfers

See all updates »

R. Neal Martin

Government Shutdown Ends – Is Immigration Reform on the Horizon?

Three days into the government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) and Senate Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) took to the Senate floor Monday afternoon to announce an agreement to end the impasse and reopen the…more

Continuing Resolution, DACA, EB-5, EB-5 Regional Centers, Foreign Investment

See all updates »

Shannon Parker

DOL Proposal to Update Schedule A Occupations

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it is considering expanding the list of predetermined occupations for Schedule A Designation petitions. DOL is requesting comments on broadening the list of occupations to include…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Form I-140 Petitions, PERM, Prevailing Wages, STEM

See all updates »

Danielle Porter

Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended until August 31, 2021

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced they would again extend flexibility relating to in-person Form I-9 compliance. As discussed in a previous post, on March…more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Immigration and Nationality Act

See all updates »

Clare Prober

Challenging the Legality of a Cruel Immigration Policy

ICE apprehended “Angela” and her husband in 2019 shortly after they crossed the border into the United States from Mexico. When the couple requested asylum, ICE placed them in the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, more…more

Appeals, Asylum, Human Rights, Immigrant Protection Laws, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

See all updates »

John Quill

US Department of Homeland Security Terminates CHNV Parole Program

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice in the Federal Register terminating the parole program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) effective April 24, 2025…more

Biden Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Orders, Foreign Nationals, Immigration Enforcement

See all updates »

Carole Rowlinson

The Department of State Proposes to Eliminate B-1 in Lieu of H Visa Classifications

On October 21, 2020, the Department of State (“Department”) published a proposed B-1 regulation in the Federal Register. The Department seeks to revise the existing B-1 business visitor regulations by eliminating options for…more

B-1, Comment Period, Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Foreign Nationals, H-1B

See all updates »

Nada Shamonki

Challenging the Legality of a Cruel Immigration Policy

ICE apprehended “Angela” and her husband in 2019 shortly after they crossed the border into the United States from Mexico. When the couple requested asylum, ICE placed them in the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, more…more

Appeals, Asylum, Human Rights, Immigrant Protection Laws, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

See all updates »

Alexander Song

Innocents Abroad: Benefit and Compensation Considerations

Carrie: Thank you again for all your help over the past few weeks as we address our concerns with employees going abroad. We previously talked about offer letters and employment agreements. I know you covered some of the…more

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Income Taxes, International Labor Laws

See all updates »

Juan Steevens

USCIS to Increase Immigration Filing Fees Effective April 1, 2024

On January 31, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule to adjust filing fees for most petitions and applications. The new fees take effect for petitions and applications filed on…more

Filing Fees, Final Rules, Form I-129, I-485 Applications, Immigration Procedures

See all updates »

Lindsey Steinberg

Department of State provides option of four-year TN Visa for Mexican Citizens

The U.S. State Department recently updated its visa reciprocity schedule for citizens of Mexico, and now provides two visa validity period options for TN visa applicants. Mexican citizens may request a 48-month TN visa validity…more

Customs and Border Protection, Immigration Procedures, NAFTA, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), US State Departments

See all updates »

William Weld

Expand paths for legal immigration

It's time for both Democrats and Republicans to recognize the many compelling reasons for overhauling our current immigration system. Start with the economic arguments, which are overwhelming. Our high-tech visa backlog…more

Immigrants, Immigration Reform, Undocumented Immigrants, Visa Caps, Visas

See all updates »

Arameh Zargham O'Boyle

Challenging the Legality of a Cruel Immigration Policy

ICE apprehended “Angela” and her husband in 2019 shortly after they crossed the border into the United States from Mexico. When the couple requested asylum, ICE placed them in the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, more…more

Appeals, Asylum, Human Rights, Immigrant Protection Laws, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

See all updates »

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

"My best business intelligence,
in one easy email…"