What Happens to President Trump's Immigration Proclamations During President Biden's First 100 Days?
Employment Visa Restrictions: Past, Present, and Future by Sang Shin
Update from Washington: Employer's Preview of Immigration Restrictions from the Administration
By law, all non-citizens aged 18 and older must carry proof of their immigration status at all times. Below is a list of documents you should carry to show your immigration status. For most temporary residents, this means a...more
In today’s competitive global talent environment, employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories remain essential tools for U.S. employers trying to attract, transfer, or retain high-skilled professionals....more
In early November, the U.S. Department of State issued a cable for consular officials located worldwide significantly expanding the grounds of excludability for foreign applicants for U.S. immigrant benefits. To date,...more
As the “Big Beautiful Bill” takes effect and additional proposals are discussed in Congress, businesses that rely on foreign talent should pay close attention to immigration reforms....more
Legal Immigration Still Works: The Proof is in the Numbers On October 8, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released its most recent data from Q3. Which led us to ask, does the rhetoric...more
The White House issued a Proclamation restricting entry into the United States of certain foreign nationals in H-1B status and imposed an $100,000 filing fee on certain H-1B petitions. ...more
On Sept. 29, Senators Grassley (R-Iowa) and Durbin (D-Ill) reintroduced the bipartisan H-1B & L-1 Visa Reforms bill to the Senate, a version of which had been first introduced in 2007, on the eve of the 2007-2009 “Great...more
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
As the possibility of a federal government shutdown looms, employers should prepare for disruptions to key immigration processes. A shutdown affects federal agencies differently depending on their funding sources and...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
Employers with workers on employment-based visas, such as H-1B and L-1, could face workforce disruptions after the Department of State (DOS) announced that Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) applicants should schedule visa interview...more
For tech entrepreneurs, the US market offers unmatched opportunities for innovation and rapid growth, but navigating the immigration landscape can be complex. Before a startup can take advantage of America’s deep capital...more
The U.S. Department of State recently announced upcoming changes to its interview waiver process, whereby certain individuals are exempt from attending an in-person interview at a U.S. Consulate and can instead apply through...more
On July 25, 2025, the US State Department announced that US embassies will greatly reduce eligibility for the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program beginning on September 2, 2025. In addition, the State Department will...more
On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping rollback of the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program — often called the “drop box” system. Under the drop box system, many applicants for nonimmigrant visas...more
Understand the 60-Day Grace Period - The 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders begins on the last day worked, not the final day of severance pay. USCIS does not consider paid, non-working time as maintaining valid H-1B...more
Delivering on his campaign pledges since assuming office, President Trump has dramatically increased immigration enforcement. There are numerous, well-reported instances of undocumented immigrants being arrested and sent to...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
If you’ve “won” the H-1B lottery and are fortunate enough to have key foreign national workers at your organization, you may think your worries are over – but a recent trend may mean you’ll get a site visit at your workplace...more
Employers who employ H-1B, L-1, R-1 foreign nationals, or are pursuing EB-5 immigrant investor program visas should prepare for the likelihood of an unannounced site visit by the government. The USCIS Fraud Detection and...more
You may be disappointed if your candidate was not selected for an H-1B visa in the recent cap lottery – but not all hope is lost. If you employ foreign nationals, the good news is that you can explore certain short-term,...more
The H-1B visa is among the most popular working visas in the U.S. for individuals filling professional positions. Most H-1B visas are subject to an annual quota or “cap.” Because demand exceeds the number of available visas,...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it completed its annual H-1B cap lottery selection process for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Given the high number of lottery registrations and fixed number of...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
The ever-changing landscape of employment-based immigration continues to pose challenges for U.S. employers. With increased scrutiny on foreign national workers, compliance audits, and evolving nonimmigrant visa policies,...more