Constangy Webinar - The H-1B Visa Landscape: Current Trends, Policy Shifts, & What Employers Need to Know
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Updated Rules for Entry Into the United States
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Opinion Release Papers-07-01-Travel for Foreign Officials
As we head into the holiday season, many foreign nationals living and working in the United States are considering international travel. Before making plans, it’s important to understand that international travel can still...more
China continues its efforts to strengthen exchanges and collaborations between Mainland China, special administrative region (SAR) Hong Kong, and overseas countries by further expanding its talent endorsement and visa-free...more
Asia’s digital environment—particularly China’s mobile-first business culture and evolving regulatory landscape—is necessitating global companies to rethink Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs. Traditional “one device fits...more
Following explicit confirmation from the Police Border Guard Headquarters in Poland, U.S. citizens are no longer entitled to remain visa-free in Poland for stays exceeding 90 days within any 180-day period....more
The H-1B program is facing major policy changes and increased scrutiny. Employers sponsoring foreign talent must be prepared for shifting rules, rising compliance risks, and longer processing timelines. Join Constangy...more
Harris Beach Murtha Immigration Partners L.J. D’Arrigo and Brendan Venter will present and upcoming webinar titled, “H-1B Clarity Amid Change: Legal Insights for Employers,” on Thursday, October 30. Attendees will gain...more
In today’s post, we deviate from our usual formatting to answer some of the questions frequently posed by Red Notice subjects: Q: How can a Red Notice be issued based on false charges? A: As written in a similar...more
On 12 October 2025, the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operating. From this date, the EES will be gradually rolled out over the coming six months at the external borders of 29 European countries. ...more
On September 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of State updated the list of countries included in its visa bond pilot program, pursuant to the temporary final rule published on August 5, 2025. As a result, beginning on October...more
Starting Dec. 1, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) who are outside of Singapore without a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) will have 180 days to apply for one before losing their PR status....more
On September 19, President Trump signed a Proclamation imposing an additional $100,000 fee on the US entry of certain H-1B employees, effective September 21....more
Effective October 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is significantly narrowing eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers. This change will impact many foreign nationals, especially those who travel...more
Clarification as of 6:00 p.m. Eastern on September 20, 2025: USCIS has confirmed that the proclamation applies only prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed: The proclamation does NOT apply to aliens who: are...more
Late on Friday, September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation entitled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” (the “Proclamation”) which materially impacts H-1B employers and employees. ...more
On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued a Presidential Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” effective at 12:01 a.m. September 21, 2025. The Presidential Proclamation specifically...more
The presidential proclamation of late Friday September 19, 2025, regarding the Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, prompted widespread uncertainty and concern for H-1B specialty occupation workers and their...more
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” impacting the H-1B visa program. While waiting for details regarding implementation, below are key...more
There are a number of Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) that allow for streamlined entry into the United States and other countries. These TTPs include TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, APEC Business Travel Card, and...more
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” The proclamation imposes a new $100,000 fee requirement for the entry or reentry of foreign...more
The following information updates the alert we distributed on September 20, 2025. The White House, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Customs and Border Protection have issued guidance clarifying the scope of the...more
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective immediately, all nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule their visa appointments in their country of nationality or residence. ...more
On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ("Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers") restricting travel for certain H-1B beneficiaries outside the U.S. seeking entry or reentry to the...more
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation that restricts the entry of H-1B specialty occupation workers into the United States unless their H-1B petition was accompanied by, or is supplemented...more
For U.S. companies that allow employees to temporarily work abroad, it is critical from a compliance perspective that employment policies take into account these flexible work arrangements. ...more
As of September 6, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) appears to be limiting the ability for applicants to make nonimmigrant visa appointments outside of their country of nationality or residence (limitation does not apply...more