News & Analysis as of

Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Planning for International Holiday Travel in 2025 Without the Hassle

This holiday season, foreign nationals, including U.S. visa holders and lawful permanent residents should be more sensitive to the heightened immigration policies which have resulted in increased scrutiny at U.S. ports of...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

CBP to Collect Biometrics Data from Noncitizens Entering and Exiting U.S.

Tonkon Torp LLP on

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule requiring all non-U.S. citizens to be photographed (biometrics) upon U.S. entry and exit. This includes U.S. lawful permanent residents and previously exempt...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

New $1,000 Parole Fee Does Not Apply to Travel on Advance Parole with Pending I-485 Adjustment of Status

On October 16, 2025, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Immigration Fee outlining how it will collect the $1,000 parole fee required by HR-1. (HR-1 is a legislative package commonly referred to...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

From UN Warning to U.S. Enforcement: Tackling Illicit Trade in Green Energy Supply Chains

Baker Botts L.L.P. on

A recent report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals that the global supply chains for critical energy transition minerals (CETMs) – including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing – Day 17

Holland & Knight LLP on

Welcome to the Eyes on Washington: Shutdown Briefing. During the federal government shutdown, we will be sharing concise, client-focused updates to help you stay informed on key developments, legislative dynamics and...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

The Potential Impacts of the Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Task Force

In August 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force to facilitate implementation of the White House's proposed changes in its January 2025 "America First Trade Policy." ...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

USCIS Becomes the Department of Homeland Security’s Newest Law Enforcement Agency

Womble Bond Dickinson on

On September 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced its Final Rule implementing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s recent delegation of her law enforcement authority to the Director of United...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

CBP Will Not Issue Refunds During Government Shutdown

Husch Blackwell LLP on

CBP announced on October 6, 2025, that it will not issue refunds or any payments related to drawback claims, post-summary corrections and protests during the government shutdown which began on October 1, 2025. Although CBP...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

SHUTDOWN: Here’s the impact on immigration

The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1. Below is a summary of how this is affecting immigration-related processes. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is funded mostly through user...more

Frost Brown Todd

H-1B Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”: What We Do and Don’t Know

Frost Brown Todd on

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” which announced significant changes to the H-1B non-immigrant visa program. The proclamation...more

Littler

Possible 2025 Government Shutdown and Impact on Immigration-Related Agencies

Littler on

In anticipation of a possible government shutdown this week, many employers are wondering how a shuttering of U.S. government agencies for budgetary reasons could impact or delay their U.S. immigration processing, exclusively...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

DOJ Expands Tariff Evasion Crackdown with Cross-Agency Task Force

On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officially announced that it is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a new Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force. The Task Force will...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Oct. 1 U.S. Government Shutdown Impact on U.S. Immigration Agencies

While the U.S. government continues to negotiate regarding the federal budget for Fiscal year 2026, some immigration-related agencies and functions would be suspended if no stopgap spending measure is introduced. ...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Closing in on Closing Down - Immigration Related Agencies and the Government Shutdown

Womble Bond Dickinson on

With government funding set to expire after September 30 unless Congress acts, only certain government employees will continue working after midnight on Tuesday September 30, 2025. The government operates in accordance with...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Presidential Proclamation Imposes $100,000 Entry Fee on H-1B Visa Workers: What Employers and Visa Holders Should Know

Foley & Lardner LLP on

Following the issuance of President Trump’s Presidential Proclamation on September 19, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa workers seeking entry to the United States, three key federal agencies have released clarifying...more

Mayer Brown

H-1B Overhaul—Navigating the $100,000 Fee and New Lottery Rules

Mayer Brown on

In this episode of The Inside Track, hosts Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey from Mayer Brown’s Global Mobility Practice discuss recently announced changes affecting the H-1B visa program. The conversation centers on the...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

What the Trade Needs to Know (and Do) About the DOJ’s New Trade Fraud Task Force

Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of a “cross-agency” Trade Fraud Task Force “to bring robust enforcement against importers and other parties who seek to defraud the United States.” ...more

Littler

FAQs Regarding the Presidential Proclamation of September 19, 2025 on H-1B Visas

Littler on

On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation titled, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, that will impose a $100,000 government filing fee on employers for new H-1B petitions filed...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

The $100,000 H-1B Fee - What We Know and What We Don’t

CDF Labor Law LLP on

On Friday September 19, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“EO”) mandating that as of Monday, September 22, 2025, foreign nationals seeking to enter the Unites States as H-1B temporary workers must pay a...more

Alston & Bird

New H-1B Visa Restrictions and $100,000 Petition Fee - Immediate Implications and Employer Guidance

Alston & Bird on

Our Immigration Team breaks down the Trump Administration’s latest changes to the H-1B visa program, including a new $100,000 fee....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Preventing Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: Key Updates to the 2025 UFLPA Strategy and What Importers Need to Know

Troutman Pepper Locke on

The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), an interagency task force that includes the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Departments of Labor, State,...more

Jackson Walker

Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program – $100,000 Fee for New Petitions & Employment Considerations

Jackson Walker on

On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers, introducing a new $100,000 payment requirement for employers filing new H‑1B petitions. US Citizenship...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Trump Administration Issues Clarifications on H-1B Proclamation and $100K Entry Fee — Uncertainty Remains

Jackson Lewis P.C. on

President Donald Trump signed a Proclamation on Sept. 19, 2025, requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B nonimmigrants seeking to enter the United States (“Proclamation”). Initial reports suggested the restriction applied broadly,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Impact of Executive Order Restricting Entry of H-1B Employment-Based Nonimmigrants

Troutman Pepper Locke on

The White House has issued a new executive order titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” This order is directed at foreign nationals seeking entry into the U.S. in H-1B status, suspending entry of such...more

Fenwick & West LLP

DOJ and DHS Broaden Tariffs Enforcement with Trade Fraud Task Force

Fenwick & West LLP on

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a new Trade Fraud Task Force with broad civil and criminal authority to enforce tariffs and customs regulations. The initiative, announced on August 29, 2025, consolidates...more

290 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 12

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

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide