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Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Healthcare Authority Newsletter - July 2025 #1

News Briefs - Visa Restrictions Impacting Hospitals Awaiting Foreign Residents - Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training were delayed...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Surprises Await Employers in One Big Beautiful Bill

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As has been widely reported in the general media, on July 4, 2025, in a White House ceremony that included a flyover by B-2 Stealth Bomber, President Donald Trump signed into law HR1, which is officially known as the One Big...more

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Determining Work Authorization for Employees on TPS and Humanitarian Parole

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The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS),* humanitarian parole,** and the CHNV***...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

State Department Resumes Student, Exchange Visitor Visa Processing with Focus on Online Presence

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The U.S. Department of State has announced resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, along with expanded digital vetting procedures. The June 18, 2025, press release, “Announcement of Expanded Screening and...more

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Important U.S. Visa Update for Children in China - What Parents Should Know

Effective June 10, 2025, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in China have implemented important updates to the nonimmigrant visa application process for applicants under the age of fourteen. These changes are designed to...more

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FY 2026 H-1B Cap Filing Period Has Now Closed - What’s Next?

After U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website users reported a high number of technical issues on June 30, 2025, when attempting to file H-1B cap-subject petitions through USCIS’s online platform, USCIS...more

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Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions, but Does Not Decide on Birthright Citizenship Challenge

In a closely watched decision issued on June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Trump v. CASA, Inc., No. 24A884, that federal district courts lacked authority to issue universal (nationwide) injunctions...more

Morgan Lewis

UK to Raise Eligibility Requirements and Salaries for Sponsored Workers

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On 1 July 2025, the UK government published the first set of changes to the Immigration Rules announcing intended reforms in its immigration White Paper. While not all of the proposed changes, such as the plan to double the...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Trump Administration May Expand Travel Restrictions

The Trump Administration may continue to further expand travel restrictions to citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the US. Earlier this month, the Administration issued a proclamation banning the entry of...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

DOS Resumes Processing Visas for F-1/M-1/J-1 Applicants with Enhanced Social Media Vetting

On June 18, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) instructed consulates worldwide to implement a mandatory expansion of social media vetting for all F, M, and J visa applicants (students and exchange visitors)....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Department of Labor Creates Temporary Office of Immigration Policy

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently confirmed the establishment of a temporary Office of Immigration Policy, aimed at enhancing how DOL administers employment‑based immigration programs....more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Travel Ban for 19 Countries is Now in Effect; More Countries May Be Added to the List

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The Trump administration’s travel ban took effect on June 9, 2025. Details of the travel ban are outlined in a June 4, 2025, Executive Order titled, “Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States...more

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What Are the Immigration Impacts in Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 1?

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The House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, entitled “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” that includes significant changes to the immigration fee structure. As the Senate prepares its version of the...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

U.S. Department of State Provides Limited Guidance on National Interest Exception for Visa Issuance

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On June 9, 2025, restrictions on travel to the U.S. went into effect via Presidential Proclamation, impacting certain citizens of 19 different countries. Those impacted by the Proclamation can still submit visa applications...more

Holland & Hart LLP

National Interest Exception Strategy: Preparing for Potential Travel Ban Expansion

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On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued Proclamation 10949 (June 2025 Proclamation), significantly expanding visa restrictions on foreign nationals from countries deemed to pose national security or public safety threats to...more

Woods Rogers

U.S. B-1 Business Visitor Visas in 2025: Understanding Entry Restrictions and Preparing for Increased Scrutiny at the Border

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As U.S. immigration policies evolve under directives from the Trump Administration, foreign nationals entering the United States to conduct business activities must prepare for heightened scrutiny. Both companies and...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

June 2025 Immigration Updates: TN Visas, U.S. Passport Gender Identity Policy, and Resumption of Processing of F and J Visa...

Recent United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. State Department updates require businesses and individuals to adhere to new TN visa eligibility criteria—such as prohibiting self-employment,...more

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How to Prepare for Unannounced Administrative Site Visits

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As part of ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of the immigration benefit process, the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) operates an Administrative Site Visit and Verification Program (ASVVP). ...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Client FAQ: U.S. Travel Ban - Current Restrictions and Possible Expansion

The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for...more

Littler

Student/Exchange Visitor Visa Processing Resumes with Expanded Screening for Social Media

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Last month the State Department temporarily paused processing of all new student and exchange visitor visa appointments (including F, M, and J visas) at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while it developed and expanded...more

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U.S. State Department Announcement: Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants

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Adjudication of F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas – paused for the last month – will soon resume, and applicants will be subject to heightened screening and vetting, including of their social media accounts....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Registration Opens for Information on Trump Gold Card Residency Permit

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As of June 12, 2025, individuals and businesses can register to receive information on the Trump Gold Card – a proposed alternative or possible replacement to the EB-5 visa, also known as the Immigrant Investor Visa. ...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Italy (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures to do business in Italy. They differ from one another due to the extent of liability undertaken by its members. In...more

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Diversity Visa Lottery Selection Finalized for Fiscal Year 2026

On May 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State completed the selection process for the Diversity Visa Lottery for fiscal year 2026. Created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program, often referred to...more

Hogan Lovells

President Trump issues new travel/visa restrictions on 19 countries

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President Donald J. Trump imposes full travel/visa bans on certain foreign nationals from 12 countries (with some exceptions) and partial travel/visa restrictions on seven other countries focusing primarily on students. The...more

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