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USCIS to Increase Scrutiny for TN Visa Requirements: Impact on Employers

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy manual regarding TN visa eligibility requirements. The new guidance imposes stricter guidelines for eligibility. Changes focus on the nature of the...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Client FAQ: U.S. Travel Ban - Current Restrictions and Possible Expansion

The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for...more

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How to Prepare for an “ICE Storm” at the Workplace: A Guide for Employers

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Recently, we have seen a heightened focus on immigration enforcement. Guidance and internal orders within the Department of Justice (DOJ) signal that it may increasingly utilize the immigration laws to prosecute (criminally...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

March 2025 Visa Bulletin Released: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of State released the March 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will continue to utilize the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. The Final Action Dates...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Plan Now for FY 2026 H-1B Cap Registration: What Employers Need to Know

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct its annual electronic registration process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap from March 7, 2024 to March 24, 2025. Employers seeking to register employees...more

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UK Immigration Updates: Sponsorship Costs and Electronic Travel Authorisation

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The UK Home Office has announced updated policies regarding sponsorship costs for Skilled Workers that will have significant implications for employers hiring or sponsoring international talent. From January 8, 2025, the next...more

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Navigating Compliance Risks Under the 2025 Trump Administration

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Our Immigration Team provides key takeaways and steps employers can take to prepare for the expected rise in immigration enforcement under a second Trump Administration....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

New Key Updates to the H-1B Visa Program: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule with key updates to the H-1B specialty occupation nonimmigrant visa program. The final rule is aimed at modernizing the H-1B program by improving efficiency...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

November 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the November 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Dates for Filing chart. All employment-based categories...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

October 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the October 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more advanced Dates for Filing chart for the beginning of this fiscal...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

EB-1 Immigrant Visa Category Unavailable After Reaching Annual Limit for FY 2024

The Department of State has confirmed that the annual limit for the EB-1 immigrant visa category has been reached for FY2024. Accordingly, no immigrant visas or green cards will be issued for the remainder of the fiscal year,...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

September 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the September 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories will...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

July 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the July 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories will...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

June 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the June 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. All Employment-Based Categories will hold...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

May 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the May 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories will hold...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

March 2024 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the March 2024 Visa Bulletin. In March, USCIS will accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more modest Final Action Dates chart for the first time this fiscal...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

H-1B Cap Alternatives: Visa Options for the Healthcare Industry and Biotechnology Companies

The H-1B visa is among the most popular working visas in the U.S. for individuals filling professional (degree-requiring) positions.  Most H-1B visas are subject to an annual quota or “cap.”  These are often referred to as...more

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The Slippery Road Toward Immigration Reform Under President Biden: Beware of ICE!

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President Biden has proposed sweeping changes to U.S. immigration law, contained in the pending U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. This piece of proposed legislation, as introduced into Congress by the bill’s lead sponsors, Sen....more

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Biden’s Proposed Legislation Is Next Step Along Immigration Reform Path

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President Biden promised sweeping changes to U.S. immigration law should he be elected president. In accordance with these campaign promises, Democratic lawmakers have just introduced a sweeping immigration bill backed by the...more

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New USCIS Deportation Policy Has Far-Reaching Implications for Employers

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In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published a new agency policy that substantially expands the authority of USCIS to put otherwise legal immigrants into deportation...more

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Employers Beware: If You Moved an H-1B Worker Without Advising USCIS, You Have Until August 19, 2015 to Make Amends

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A recent binding decision issued by the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) has complicated even further the confusing rules governing employer obligations in the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. Part of U.S....more

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