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An agreement between the IRS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) allows immigration officers to access certain taxpayer return information during criminal investigations. The move may raise concerns for...more
Over the past several months, international students in F-1 status have experienced heightened scrutiny. Increasing numbers of reports indicate that students are facing visa revocations and the termination of their records in...more
In recent weeks the Department of State (DOS) has taken steps to revoke visas and terminate the status of international students who have criminal infractions and/or who have engaged in activism. In light of this intense...more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new requirement for certain foreign nationals to register with the federal government and provide biometric information, including fingerprints,...more
Another potential government shutdown may be on the horizon, as we await updates on the progress of the latest funding bill. Although already passed in the House of Representatives, an extension to continue funding the...more
Employers nationwide are preparing for one of the most competitive H-1B visa seasons yet. From noon EST on March 7 to noon EST on March 27, employers can submit registrations on behalf of beneficiaries for whom they wish to...more
On February 25, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposed alien registration requirement, which will require many foreign nationals who are present in the United States to submit an...more
On January 20, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded 2021 guidelines that prohibited immigration enforcement actions in or near medical and health care facilities and other protected areas. Hospitals and...more
Within the first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term, more than 85 executive orders and actions concerning immigration were signed. Among these were a series of orders and actions intended to significantly...more
Through a series of sweeping executive orders, the Trump Administration has launched a systematic overhaul of U.S. immigration policy. The Administration’s prioritization of immigration enforcement will likely impact...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will no longer follow guidelines that once limited immigration enforcement in so-called “protected” or “sensitive” locations. The change stems from President Trump’s Executive Order...more
On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, which substantially widens the government’s authority with respect to immigration enforcement. The Law - The new law institutes two separate changes...more
Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) is charged with the arrest, detention and removal of certain non-citizens. In certain situations, ICE may com to your worksite to arrest such a non-citizen. Below is a guidance on the...more
Within the first few hours of his second presidential term, President Trump signed several new executive orders and rescinded many Biden administration executive orders concerning immigration. These orders, particularly those...more
A critical recommendation for foreign nationals in the United States that has gained vital importance in recent days is that they must carry documentation evidencing immigration status at all times....more
With a blitz of executive orders in his first few days in office, President Donald Trump is focused on making swift changes impacting immigration. Foreign nationals and U.S. companies employing foreign nationals may be...more
The new Administration has taken immediate and swift action with the goal of reshaping our country’s immigration policies. Employers should be aware of how these changes will affect the workplace....more
Over the last week, federal immigration enforcement has intensified in some parts of the country, though not yet on the scale many feared. According to reports, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made 308 arrests...more
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump returned to the presidency. Within two hours of assuming office, he executed a series of executive orders intended to carry out a restrictive and enforcement heavy immigration agenda. While...more
An all too familiar countdown once again as we wait to hear the fate of the latest temporary extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, December 20th. Employers should be aware that a shutdown will...more
•Since the 2024 election results, no topic has come up more often than U.S. immigration. •While this is all speculation based on information made public, it is fair to say that President-Elect Trump’s stance on immigration...more
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
On May 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an end to the temporary flexibility permitting Form I-9 documents to be inspected remotely. Employers will have 30 days to reach compliance with Form...more
It’s been an interesting year in the world of Form I-9 regulation, with many new developments and trends. All US employers know the Form is complicated and carries significant risk. Employers can face fines or worse...more
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro N. Mayorkas has issued a policy directive to immediately discontinue mass worksite enforcement operations. These involve large-scale law enforcement...more