The healthcare sector, a cornerstone of U.S. public infrastructure, relies heavily on a diverse and multinational workforce. From physicians to support staff, many hospital employees are immigrants—often working under...more
5/29/2025
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As the new Trump administration takes shape, a cornerstone of its stated immigration policy is the promise of “mass deportations,” as well as suspended entry of migrants (including those seeking asylum), as well as...more
1/29/2025
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) published a final rule regarding significant changes to the H-1 B program in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024.
This article examines these changes and ends with...more
1/10/2025
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As the United States prepares for another Trump administration, companies must ready themselves for potentially aggressive immigration enforcement policies similar to or exceeding those seen during the previous Trump...more
12/11/2024
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USCIS introduced a new Form I-9 to a single-sided sheet. All employers MUST now use the form version released in August 2023.
The form is now available in fillable form on tablets and mobile devices...more
9/18/2024
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