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Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States,... more +
Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States, the term is often used to describe legislative efforts to remedy problems associated with illegal immigration, including protecting undocumented workers, expanding citizenship eligibility, and strengthening border security.   less -
Offit Kurman

Understanding the EB 5 Program’s Critical Deadlines: What Investors Need to Know

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The EB‑5 Immigrant Investor Program continues to be one of the most reliable pathways for families seeking permanent residency in the United States through investment....more

Kilpatrick

Reclassification of Form I-9 Violations from Procedural to Substantive: Increased Penalty Risk for Employers

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Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 (“Form I-9”)...more

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ICE Rewrites the Rules on Form I-9 Violations

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly revised its enforcement approach to Form I-9 violations, reclassifying numerous common errors as substantive violations subject to immediate penalties. These...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Global Immigration Reckoning: What 2026 Policy Shifts Mean for Your Workforce - April 28th, 11:00 am CDT

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

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

American Lending Center

[Webinar] EB-5: What’s Ahead in 2026 - April 22nd, 11:00 am PT

Join American Lending Center (ALC), a leading EB-5 regional center headquartered in Irvine, California, and Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, the world’s largest business immigration law firm, for an exclusive webinar...more

American Lending Center

The Three Pillars of EB-5 Regional Center Compliance

Operating an EB-5 regional center at scale requires a deep-rooted compliance culture focused on integrity, accountability, and transparency – the three pillars of EB-5 compliance. Compliance is a risk-mitigation practice...more

Littler

No Papers So No Wages? No Way, Says the New Jersey Supreme Court

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New Jersey’s Wage and Hour Law (WHL) requires that employers pay the minimum wage established by law and an overtime premium for work in excess of 40 hours per week. New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (WPL) requires that employers...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

TPS in the Waiting Room: Courts Continue to Review, Form I-9 Placeholder Dates Appear

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This week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sent email alerts and added guidance on the E‑Verify What’s New area on their website establishing dates for Form I‑9 Section 2 (and related Section 1 notations)...more

Morgan Lewis

UK Government Steps Up Immigration Reforms

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In its spring statement of changes to the Immigration Rules, the UK Government has taken further steps to implement proposals contained in its 12 May 2025 immigration white paper, including higher English language...more

Fisher Phillips

Spain Is Overhauling Its Immigration Process: What This Means for Multinational Employers

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Spain is preparing to modernize and standardize its historically fragmented immigration system with a centralized digital platform that is set to roll out in 2026. For employers recruiting foreign talent, this overhaul is...more

Littler

New UK Immigration Measures Are Set to Facilitate Entering the UK Tech and Science Sectors

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UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration into the tech and science sectors crucial to the Government’s industrial strategy aims. UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration...more

Phelps Dunbar

Texas Orders a Halt to New H-1B Petitions By State Agencies and Public Universities

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told Texas state agencies and public universities in late January that they must stop filing new H‑1B visa petitions unless they secure a written exception from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The...more

American Lending Center

EB-5 Projects to the Rescue: A Safety Net for Investors

EB-5 investors whose chosen project fails or whose Regional Center is terminated may be able to preserve their eligibility....more

Clark Hill PLC

January 2026 Global Immigration Recap | EMEA

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Below is an overview of the major updates from January 2026 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region....more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Enforcement Anxiety is Not a Compliance Strategy: TPS Updates and I-9 Pitfalls Employers Should Avoid

In recent weeks, many employers have found themselves in unfamiliar territory: TPS litigation is moving quickly, headlines suggest increased ICE enforcement and HR teams are being asked to “double-check everything.” That...more

Phelps Dunbar

United States Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries: Key Impacts for Employers

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The U.S. Department of State announced a significant policy change this month. Beginning Jan. 21, immigrant visa processing will be paused for individuals from 75 countries. This development directly impacts employers who...more

American Lending Center

EB-5: A Lifeline for International Entrepreneurs, Executives & Students

The EB-5 program embodies the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives American innovation and growth....more

Alston & Bird

New Pause on Immigrant Visa Issuances – Effective January 21, 2026

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The U.S. Department of State has announced that effective January 21, 2026, it will pause all immigrant visa issuances for nationals of a large group of countries identified as being at elevated risk of using public benefits....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

114th Tennessee General Assembly Reconvenes for Second Regular Session

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On Tuesday, January 13, the state’s legislative branch reconvened for the second session of the 114th General Assembly. With most legislators returning and several major policy debates unresolved from last year, lawmakers are...more

Robinson Immigration Law

State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for Nationals of 75 Countries: Key Information for Applicants and Counsel

On January 14, 2026, the Trump Administration announced a major change to immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026....more

Clark Hill PLC

Global Immigration: 2025 in Review

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Reviewing the major updates from 2025, we continue to see EMEA implementing tighter controls around immigration – specifically the entry and tracking of business visitors and tourists – while many countries are focusing on...more

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Beltway Buzz - January 2026

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Phelps Dunbar

New H-1B Rule Gives Edge to Skilled, Well-Paid Employees

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced revisions to the H-1B work visa selection process. The new rule seeks to give priority to higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants, with the objective of supporting the...more

Mayer Brown

Global Mobility Retrospective 2025

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In 2025, the Global Mobility landscape continued to evolve significantly, with legislative and regulatory updates directly impacting the international mobility of professionals and foreign workers. In this changing...more

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