The H-1B visa classification was established as a nonimmigrant, temporary worker program to aid U.S. employers unable to fill highly specialized positions (those requiring a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent). The...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
Employers that rely on the H-1B visa program to bring in high skilled and specialty talent will face stricter scrutiny and heightened enforcement under a new Department of Labor effort dubbed “Project Firewall.” The Trump...more
The White House has announced significant changes to the H-1B program, including a new $100,000 petition fee, revised prevailing wage rules, a tiered lottery system, and expanded enforcement measures. These developments...more
On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of Project Firewall, a comprehensive enforcement initiative designed to protect the rights, wages, and job opportunities of highly skilled...more
On Friday September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” which stands to significantly change the H-1B visa process and related costs. The H-1B...more
President Trump’s new administration takes charge this week with a renewed focus on enforcing federal immigration law. In fact, as explained in today’s companion article, one of President Trump’s first action items on...more
As employers prepare plans to handle possible alternate employee work arrangements in light of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak, it is important to keep in mind how these plans and policies—including telework policies—may...more