What do recent immigration policy changes actually mean for employers?
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In an opinion issued April 29th in the case United States ex rel. Palmer v. Tata Consulting Servs., Ltd., the Fifth Circuit delivered a clear reminder that the False Claims Act is not an all-purpose enforcement mechanism for...more
In March of 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) updated its I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet reclassifying certain “technical” and correctable errors as “substantive” violations -significantly increasing the risk of...more
Below is an overview of the major updates from April 2026 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region....more
Nonimmigrant visa applicants who admit they’ve experienced harm in their home country or fear returning there will now be denied a visa, according to a new State Department directive that came down last week. This April 28...more
From April 2026, Jersey offers a new pathway for senior professionals, consultants and entrepreneurs looking to relocate. The new Skilled High Earner route is aimed at high-earning individuals who fall outside the island's...more
Kailey Blazek Naranjo recently shared a high-level look at how evolving policies are impacting hiring strategies on the Iowa Business Podcast – including a new H-1B-related policies could include a $100,000 fee in certain...more
Learn how foreign founders can navigate the L‑1A new office first-year extension. Expert analysis on common mistakes, USCIS requirements, and practical steps to secure approval and avoid visa denial. Securing the L-1A “new...more
The Department of State released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed that it will not accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications under the Dates for Filing chart for May....more
For the first time in more than 10 years, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has updated its Form I‑9 inspection guidance on “technical” and “substantive” violations by publishing a Fact Sheet indicating that many...more
On March 24, 2026, elections were held for the Danish Parliament (Folketinget). The election resulted in a highly unclear parliamentary situation, with no majority for either the right or the left. Twelve parties (plus four...more
Learn how International Medical Graduates can qualify for the NIW, including requirements, policy updates, and strategies for physicians seeking U.S. permanent residence. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) remains one of...more
On March 26, 2026, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the methodology for determining prevailing wage levels for the H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa programs, as well as the PERM...more
The UK government is progressing plans to expand the scope of the Right to Work Scheme, imposing stricter requirements on sponsor licence holders and indicating that full implementation of the expansion will take place on 1...more
On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a revised Fact Sheet on Form I-9 inspections that expands the list of errors classified as “substantive” paperwork violations. While the penalty...more
The U.S. infrastructure engineer shortage is escalating from a workforce issue to a threat to supply chain sovereignty and national security. As federal agencies rapidly deploy infrastructure and industrial policy funding, a...more
What if the biggest shift in US immigration isn't a new executive order, but a form change most people barely noticed? In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey reveal how the immigration system is...more
Our Immigration Team reviews a proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would significantly increase prevailing wage requirements for employers sponsoring foreign workers, impacting hiring costs and workforce strategies...more
Since the beginning of 2026, companies with operations in Germany have been subject to a new obligation to provide information to certain foreign employees....more
A recent federal jury verdict against BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC highlights the legal risks that can arise when global mobility practices intersect with U.S. anti-discrimination laws. For automotive companies operating U.S....more
On March 31st, USCIS announced that it had met the annual quota of 85,000 H-1B cap-subject beneficiaries in the pre-registration lottery filing period between March 4th and March 19th, 2026. If one was selected in the H-1B...more
From sweeping enforcement actions in the U.S. to fast-track visa programs in Canada and the UK, 2026 is proving to be a turning point for global immigration policy. This timely webinar cuts through the noise to give HR...more
The global race for elite AI talent is intensifying as technology transforms economies worldwide. Strategic immigration policies—particularly the EB-1A and O-1A high-skilled visa categories—are now crucial tools in securing...more
In March 2026, the UK Home Office updated key guidance, introducing a new sponsor compliance duty, amended requirements for dual citizens entering the UK, and increased processing fees....more
The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise how prevailing wage levels are calculated for the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visa...more
The next few months bring real, practical changes for HR and Mobility teams using Australia’s employer-sponsored visas. The Department of Home Affairs will index skilled-visa income thresholds on 1 July 2026. New occupation...more