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Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

From Harvard to Homeland Security: The Fight Over Student Visas

With the academic year in full swing, it is important to recognize that it is not only Americans being educated in the United States, but also more than 1 million international students at universities, schools and trade...more

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New USCIS Enforcement Powers Take Effect - Critical Changes Every Employer Must Know

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USCIS officers will now possess full law enforcement powers, including authority to carry firearms, execute warrants, make arrests, and investigate civil and criminal violations of immigration law within USCIS jurisdiction....more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

USCIS Proposal Ends “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I Visa Holders

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a copy of a proposed regulation, which would replace and limit the agency’s current policy regarding F1 (foreign students), J1(exchange visitors), and I...more

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“NARCOTICS IS A DIRTY BUSINESS” - Legal consequences of drug trafficking in the UAE

Drug trafficking refers to the international trade of drugs. It involves production, manufacture, packaging, transportation and regional distribution of drugs, sometimes carried out by organised criminal groups. The United...more

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Ruling that Termination of TPS for Venezuelans is Unlawful

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On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the lower court’s ruling postponing U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Notices of Vacatur and Termination of Temporary...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

Balancing Pay Transparency Laws and PERM Process

More states, municipalities, and localities have imposed or continue to impose pay transparency requirements, specifically requiring employers to disclose a position’s pay range and offered benefits in job advertisements and...more

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Venezuelan TPS Protections; USCIS Terminates 2021 Designation Anyway

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In a critical ruling that preserves stability for many Venezuelan nationals in the U.S., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s order that prevents the abrupt termination of Temporary Protected Status...more

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Navigating US Immigration: 8 Key Visa Pathways for International Tech Startups

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For tech entrepreneurs, the US market offers unmatched opportunities for innovation and rapid growth, but navigating the immigration landscape can be complex. Before a startup can take advantage of America’s deep capital...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (9/3)

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After Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ to Chicago With Troops, Illinois Officials Slam Plan - “Officials in Illinois condemned the Trump administration on Tuesday for a planned immigration crackdown and influx of federal agents...more

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DHS Issues New Registration Process for Foreign Nationals and Emphasizes Requirement to Carry Proof of Registration

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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule (IFR) that provides a new online process for unregistered foreign nationals to comply with the decades-old but rarely enforced...more

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Immigration Insider | September 2025

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Updates regarding the H-1B lottery, restrictions for visa appointment waivers and additional requirements for naturalization are included in the latest edition of the Immigration Insider. No Additional H-1B Lottery for...more

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How Employers Can Adapt to Immigration Policy Shifts

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From work authorization revocation to TPS expiration, the Trump administration is rapidly altering the landscape of immigration laws, and employers are struggling to keep up and remain compliant. ...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

EB-1A: A Strategic Introduction to the Extraordinary Ability Pathway

What do foreign athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists and academics who stand out in their field have in common when it comes to U.S. immigration? They may have a direct path to U.S. permanent residency based solely on...more

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The Future of Silicon Valley: Examining the Six Biggest Issues Impacting Innovation and Growth

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Silicon Valley continues to be a leader in driving global innovation, with Silicon Valley startups accounting for over half of venture capital (VC) investment last year according to Crunchbase data. But to better secure its...more

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E-Verify’s Latest Update: Navigating Parole-Based EAD Risks

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On August 26, 2025, E-Verify released a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and expanded guidance on the revocation of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under humanitarian parole programs....more

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Beltway Buzz - August 2025 #3

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Health Care Week in Review | White House Announces Dismissal of CDC Director; DHS Issues Proposed Rule Shortening Duration of...

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Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more

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U.S. District Court Orders Immediate Closure of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Aug. 21 ordered the federal government to refrain from sending additional detainees to the detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” and to begin...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

What Employers Need to Know for Passports, Consular Reports Abroad, and USCIS Policy Updates for Transgender, Nonbinary,...

Recent federal executive orders may affect employers navigating identity document policies for transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and intersex (TGNCNBI) employees and their family members. Executive Orders have...more

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The Most Recent Administration Changes to Legal Immigration Policy Provides Historical Discretionary Authority to Immigration...

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced two notable policy changes that, taken together, signal a broader shift toward expanding officer discretion in immigration adjudications....more

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Federal ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Yields Surge in Job Applications at ICE, CBP

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As predicted following its passage and signing into law in early July, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) has resulted in a surge in job applications at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border...more

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TPS Terminations: Key Employer Takeaways for Nepal, Honduras & Nicaragua

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In an anticipated move, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Temporary Protected Status (TPS) webpages to reflect the termination of TPS designations for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua, a...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

The Top Five Things to Know about Changes to Dropbox Appointments for Visas at U.S. Consulates

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The U.S. Department of State recently announced upcoming changes to its interview waiver process, whereby certain individuals are exempt from attending an in-person interview at a U.S. Consulate and can instead apply through...more

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Prosecuting Burning of The American Flag (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs federal agencies to prioritize the prosecution of individuals who desecrate the American flag in ways that incite violence or violate existing laws and authorizes immigration consequences for foreign nationals...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

New USCIS Policy Memoranda Raise the Bar for Citizenship Eligibility

On August 15, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo outlining additional and unprecedented criteria to establish eligibility for applicants applying for U.S. citizenship. To...more

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