In recent months, we have seen a notable uptick in E-Verify desk audits and related inquiries from federal and state agencies. This trend reflects the current administration’s heightened focus on employer immigration...more
8/15/2025
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Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
E-Verify ,
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Employer Responsibilities ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Risk Management ,
Social Security Administration (SSA) ,
USCIS
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
In recent weeks, international travel has become more complicated for many U.S.-based travelers. A series of executive orders and policy shifts in 2025 seem to have altered the landscape of immigration enforcement and border...more
4/4/2025
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International Travel ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Travel Ban ,
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USCIS ,
Visas
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has issued significant executive orders concerning artificial intelligence (AI) that may influence immigration pathways for professionals in AI and related fields...more
2/20/2025
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EB-1 ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Workers ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
National Interest Waiver ,
O-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visas
As we approach the H-1B cap season for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, it is crucial for employers to understand the process, adhere to deadlines, and be aware of recent changes, particularly regarding fees. This advisory provides an...more
1/24/2025
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Fees ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Lottery ,
OPT ,
USCIS ,
Visas