In the fast-paced world of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and private equity transactions, the excitement of growth can overshadow critical compliance details. However, unaddressed I-9 compliance issues in any M&A deal...more
6/25/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Due Diligence ,
E-Verify ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Mergers ,
Penalties ,
USCIS
Worksite enforcement and immigration audits are on the rise under President Trump’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration in his second administration. With updated fine schedules now in effect – reaching $2,861 per...more
The U.S. healthcare system stands at a critical juncture. Projections estimate a deficit of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, threatening access to care, especially in underserved communities. The bipartisan Doctors in Our...more
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency order that allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to proceed with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals under the 2023...more
5/21/2025
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employees ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
SCOTUS ,
Temporary Protected Status ,
USCIS ,
Venezuela
In a major development for employers and workers relying on Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a federal court has postponed the termination of TPS for Venezuela (under the 2023 designation) through at least April 2, 2026,...more
4/16/2025
/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Court Litigation ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Popular ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
USCIS ,
Venezuela
As the H-1B visa lottery registration for the USCIS fiscal year 2025 approaches, it is crucial to understand the process and prepare accordingly.
This annual event continues to attract significant attention from...more
1/23/2024
/ Filing Deadlines ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Lottery ,
STEM ,
USCIS ,
Visa Applications ,
Visa Caps ,
Visas
Litigator Mary Kate Fernandez will present a one-hour CLE regarding the upcoming changes to the H-1B visa and how those changes will affect the sponsorship process.
The H-1B visa is a valuable tool for US employers looking...more
2/13/2023
/ Continuing Legal Education ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Labor Certifications ,
Lottery ,
Specialty Occupations ,
Temporary Work Visas ,
Visa Caps ,
Webinars