Executive orders and changes to enforcement directives permitting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and agents from other divisions of the Department of Homeland Security to enter sensitive locations, such as...more
1/31/2025
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A flurry of immigration-related post-inauguration Executive Orders and other planned changes to immigration law under President Trump will alter the U.S. immigration landscape, with stepped-up enforcement actions, an aim to...more
1/28/2025
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An immigration records change dating back two years has emerged as a significant concern for employers sponsoring foreign national workers.
The Shift to Electronic I-94s and Immigration Overstay Issues -
In 2022, U.S....more
Starting November 1, 2023, employers must use a new version of the Form I‑9 to verify the employment eligibility of their employees.
The new form, with an edition date of 08/01/23, is reduced to one page from two pages....more
Employers implementing physical proximity precautions or subject to stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 now may review an employee’s identity and employment authorization documents remotely by videolink, webcam, email, or...more
Some, but not all, U.S. immigration-related agencies were closed during the recent 35-day partial government shutdown. Now, immigration processing centers, courts, and the E-verify system to check immigration status and work...more
To tighten the rules for foreign students and reduce overstays, the Department of Homeland Security has expanded the definition of “unlawful presence” to include status violations, including minor, technical, and inadvertent...more
Under a pilot program commencing Monday, April 30, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will offer expedited mail-in processing of L-1 intracompany transfers for Canadian executives, managers and specialized...more
Immigration site visits are on the rise and can occur without notice. The most common involve paperwork audits. In some cases, certain employees are targeted. Below is a guide that can help you prepare for and...more
The White House and Department of Homeland Security have announced plans to change the legal immigration system in ways that could significantly impact employers with foreign workers who are managers, executives,...more
1/18/2018
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DACA ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
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Form I-9 ,
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H-1B ,
H-4 Spouses ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
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Trump Administration
The Trump Administration announced on September 5, 2017, that it is terminating DACA. The program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has permitted people who...more