On June 22, 2020, the President issued an extension and expansion of a previously issued Proclamation that suspends the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. The previous Proclamation suspended the...more
6/30/2020
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1. September 18, 2017: Employers Must Use New I-9 Form.
As you may recall, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently released yet another revised version (edition 07/17/17) of Form I-9, Employment...more
9/20/2017
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United States Department of Labor Moves Hint at Policy Changes, but Employers Await Clarity -
Presidential administration transitions almost always result in policy and enforcement initiative changes at the U.S. Department...more
9/18/2017
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Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, there is no denying that the first 200 days of President Trump’s administration have been an interesting time for employers impacted by immigration regulations. The whirlwind of...more
9/15/2017
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H-1B ,
Immigration Reform ,
International Entrepreneur Rule ,
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Trump Administration
On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA grants eligible individuals employment authorization and promises a grant of...more
9/7/2017
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On January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order banning visa issuance and travel to the United States for all refugees and travelers from seven countries (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen) for...more
6/29/2017
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