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
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Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Due Diligence ,
E-Verify ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Mergers ,
Penalties ,
USCIS
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
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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
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Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Court Litigation ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Popular ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
USCIS ,
Venezuela
It’s that time of year again – the H-1B visa program is back in the spotlight as we enter the lottery registration period for Fiscal Year 2026. The lottery will be open from March 7-24, 2025....more
2/28/2025
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Employment Policies ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Reform ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visas
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
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Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Lottery ,
STEM ,
USCIS ,
Visa Applications ,
Visa Caps ,
Visas
The U.S. faces a shortage of 124,000 physicians by 2034 according to the latest study by the Association of American Medical Colleges – a projection exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals seeing increased traffic,...more