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Employment Law Now - IX-160 – Trump 2.0 Immigration Policy and Employer Best Practices
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H-1B Navigators: Preparing for Cap, Registration, and Travel Amid Potential Election-Driven Changes
Employing Foreign Talent: Visa Challenges and Compliance Insights, Featuring The Proposal — Hiring to Firing Podcast
The Burr Morning Show: Immigration Updates
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Episode 7: Foreign National Talent & The Visa Lottery with David Garrett & Stephen Davis
Berin’s Business Immigration Breakdown: A 15-Minute Look at the New Pilot Program for H-1B Visa Renewals Inside the US
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business — Episode 6: Immigration Insights for Companies Expanding Into the U.S. - Part 2
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business — Episode 6: Immigration Insights for Companies Expanding Into the U.S. - Part 1
Episode 161: David Garrett and Stephen Davis, Maynard Nexsen Immigration Attorneys
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Hidden Traffic Podcast - Immigration and Human Trafficking with Jean Bruggeman
Updated Rules for Entry Into the United States
Immigration Settlement Clears the Way for Thousands of H-1B and L-1 Spouses to Work in the US
The Impact of Immigration Laws on Health Care Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Leaders Moving Business Forward with Lance Bartholomeusz of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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For the second consecutive year, there has been a decline in H-1B lottery registrations according to data published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): • Employers submitted approximately 344,000...more
As federal immigration policy continues to shift, employers must remain attentive to developments that affect global talent management, work authorization and petition-based compliance. This eAlert highlights critical updates...more
With the first round of the H-1B cap lottery completed in late March, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has now released statistics for this year’s H-1B cap registrations and selections. USCIS...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), through its Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS), regularly conducts unannounced site visits to employers who sponsor foreign workers. If your...more
The Department of State released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will accept the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. The Final Action Dates chart notes...more
Recent changes in U.S. immigration policy have created unprecedented challenges for health-care providers and their sponsored foreign national employees. According to recent news reports, the Trump administration is...more
The United States continues to be a magnet for international students, especially in science and engineering graduate programs, but its dominance is no longer a given. According to a new report from the Association of...more
The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone for U.S. companies looking to hire international professionals in specialty occupations—from engineers and IT experts to researchers, teachers, and healthcare professionals, among...more
1. What are the most critical legal considerations businesses should be aware of when navigating international talent acquisition and immigration laws? When businesses tap into the global talent pool, understanding the...more
USCIS announced on Mar. 31, 2025, that it has completed the initial selection process for H-1B visa cap-subject petitions for fiscal year 2026. The statutory cap is 65,000 H-1B visas (regular cap), with an additional 20,000...more
As of March 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has started deleting case records that are more than five years old from the Foreign Labor Access Gateway (FLAG) system....more
USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced on March 31, 2025, that the agency has completed selections regarding the regular and advanced degree selections in its annual H-1B Lottery. The H-1B cap of 85,000...more
On March 31, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the completion of the initial selection process for the H-1B regular cap and master’s cap for fiscal year (FY) 2026....more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has completed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) H-1B lottery for both regular H-1B cap beneficiaries, as well as advanced degree (master’s) cap beneficiaries. Those registrants who...more
We have previously written about the steps employers should take to ensure I-9 compliance and prepare for immigration site visits. In light of new immigration guidelines impacting visa holders, employers also should prepare...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule (89 FR 10354) that significantly changes the H-1B Cap Gap period. This rule automatically extends the duration of status and any employment authorization...more
Across the Mountain West—Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—physician shortages are straining healthcare systems, particularly in rural and frontier communities. In response, state legislatures in the...more
In recent months, hospitals and healthcare systems across the country have seen an increase in random and unannounced worksite inspections by immigration officers, particularly targeting H-1B nonimmigrant worker visa holders....more
By Samantha Wolfe The United States faces a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics struggle to find qualified workers, leading to increased patient...more
Attracting global talent will be key to maintaining US leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI). President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aim to cut through barriers to accelerate AI development and amplify foreign...more
March 12, 2025 By: Kripa Upadhyay As the Trump administration continues to implement changes to immigration policies affecting adjudications within the U.S. and at consular posts abroad, the following recommendations are...more
On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor with Keith Sonderling joining her as Deputy Secretary of Labor in the new Trump Administration. The vote was 67 to 32, with 17 Democrats...more
The 2025 H-1B visa lottery registration period starts today, March 7, 2025, at 12pm EST and runs until 12pm EST on March 24. The government issues 85,000 H-1B visa numbers each year, 20,000 of which are set aside specifically...more
Foreign nationals and employers should plan all international travel more carefully and further in advance. President Trump issued an executive order (EO) directing various federal agencies to coordinate their efforts to...more
USCIS has announced that registration for this year’s H-1B visa lottery will take place between noon (ET) on March 7, 2025, and noon (ET) on March 24, 2025. With adjustments to fees, the selection process, and filing methods,...more