On July 1, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice of termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective September 2, 2025. After September 2, 2025, those individuals who have been...more
7/2/2025
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On June 9, 2025, restrictions on travel to the U.S. went into effect via Presidential Proclamation, impacting certain citizens of 19 different countries. Those impacted by the Proclamation can still submit visa applications...more
7/1/2025
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Last week, an internal U.S. Department of State (DOS) correspondence pertaining to visa processing for international student and exchange visitors in the F, M, and J visa classifications was leaked and published by various...more
6/3/2025
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Late Breaking News - Jan. 22, 2025: Shortly after we sent this alert out, it was announced that acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman has issued a directive that rescinds the Biden...more
As we head into another Trump presidency later this month, many U.S. employers are wondering how the new administration’s strong stance on immigration might impact their organization, including its ability to hire and retain...more
1/8/2025
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The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security recently published updated guidelines for companies submitting export license applications for their foreign employees. More specifically, BIS revised the...more
Most U.S. employers and workers have heard of E-Verify, but what is it?
More critically, is it required for your manufacturing business?
E-Verify is a free internet-based program, run by U.S. Citizenship and...more
8/6/2024
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