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Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for June: Final Action Chart and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

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Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Big changes to F-1, J-1, I visa programs are under consideration

And in the home stretch. The Office of Management and Budget has begun its review of a rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If the rule becomes final, it would significantly change the F-1 visa program....more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

USCIS Proposes Changes for Student Visas and Significant Update to the Change of Address Form (AR-11)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently proposed a regulation which will admit F, J and I nonimmigrants for specific periods of stay. To date, each of these nonimmigrant visa categories – foreign students,...more

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Red Notices and Immigration Removal or Deportation

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A person may still be deported or removed from a country even if extradition is not legally possible. In this video, we explain how INTERPOL Red Notices can impact immigration decisions, why countries have discretion over...more

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Feds Target Tech Sector Immigration Practices: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Hiring Process

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The federal government is ramping up enforcement against tech companies that allegedly hire foreign nationals using temporary work visas, when qualified U.S. workers may be available. In a recently filed lawsuit against a...more

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USCIS Announces Enhanced Security Vetting and Adjudication Pause Updates

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Effective April 27, 2026, USCIS implemented a new, enhanced security vetting process that has resulted in temporary “holds” on adjudications requiring fingerprint-based background checks. ...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

The U.S. Expansion Playbook: Foreign Companies, the U.S. Defense Industry and a Common Misconception

Over the past year, we have been asked with increasing frequency by foreign companies looking to enter the U.S. market: “If we want to work with the U.S. defense industry, what do we actually need to do?” The question is...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Implements Strengthened Screening and Vetting: Significant Processing Delays Expected

As of April 27, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a new security vetting process that is already impacting adjudications across multiple case types. The American Immigration Lawyers...more

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New State Department Rules Bar Visa Applicants Who Fear Returning Home: 5 Steps for Employers

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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

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Jersey's Skilled High Earner regime: A new route to relocate to Jersey

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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

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Overview of Choice of Law in UAE Personal Status Cases

The legislative framework in the UAE that regulates family and personal status matters has undergone a substantial transformation, transitioning to a more sophisticated and inclusive system. This transformation is anchored by...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Updated asylum-related questions at US consulate visa interviews may be grounds for nonimmigrant visa denials

Several major media outlets have reported that on April 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued a cable, effective immediately, directing consular officers to “request that a nonimmigrant visa applicant affirm that he...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

The U.S. Department of Justice Aggressively Embarks on Denaturalization Proceedings Against U.S. Citizens

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will be targeting foreign-born naturalized U.S. citizens in its objective to strip them of U.S. citizenship with the reasoning that they may have obtained U.S. permanent...more

Robinson Immigration Law

The L-1A "New Office" Trap: Navigating first-year extensions for foreign founders.

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

Nossaman LLP

Compliance Notes - Vol. 7, Issue 8

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Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance Colorado: The Colorado Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday, April 21, 2026, on whether the state’s requirement that ballot measure committees disclose their registered agent’s...more

A&O Shearman

Foreign Nationals Charged In International Operation Targeting Wash Trading In Cryptocurrency Markets

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On March 30, 2026, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced indictments of ten executives and employees of four cryptocurrency focused financial services firms. The firms purport...more

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Citizenship By Ancestry: Why Is Now The Time To Explore Your Roots?

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What is citizenship by ancestry (CBA) and why is now the perfect time to explore it? CBA, also known as citizenship-by-descent, is an increasingly popular and affordable means to a second passport without the hefty...more

Robinson Immigration Law

Navigating the NIW for International Medical Graduates.

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

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The Visa Bulletin for May: Final Action Dates and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

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Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Austria (Updated)

1. Introduction - In principle any national citizen or foreign national is allowed to establish a business in Austria. A company is defined as a partnership of at least two persons (exceptions for limited liability...more

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New Information Obligations When Recruiting Non-EU Nationals to Germany

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

Harvey Law Group

Polish Without Knowing It: Are You Eligible for Polish Citizenship by Ancestry?

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An estimated 20 million people of Polish ancestry live outside of Poland today, in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and across the globe. Most of them have no idea that they...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

H-1B Cap Selections Have Been Announced – What Comes Next?

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

IR Global

Getting My Reps At The Mindset Gym

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This past month has been mostly about seeing opportunity in the challenge of geographic independence or, more properly, building that skill. As I call it – going to the mindset gym. Fair warning, this post is a bit longer...more

Robinson Immigration Law

The War for Talent in AI: Strategic Immigration as a National Competitive Advantage

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

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