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Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

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

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Critical New Compliance Updates on Employment Authorization Terminations for Employers of Foreign Nationals

Recent changes in U.S. immigration policy, including the revocation and termination of several humanitarian parole programs and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations, have created new compliance challenges for...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Trump Administration Announces Travel Restrictions

On Wednesday, June 4, the Trump administration announced a new executive order restricting travel to the U.S. by nationals of certain countries. These restrictions build on the travel bans introduced during the...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Visa Sponsored Employee Alert: Understanding Alien Registration Requirements

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Please note that Electrolux is not involved in, nor aware of, the specifics of any individual employee's Alien Registration process. The requirement explained below is a matter of compliance with U.S. immigration laws and...more

Cozen O'Connor

Employers Advised to Prepare Now for Government Fraud Detection Site Visits

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Employers who employ H-1B, L-1, R-1 foreign nationals, or are pursuing EB-5 immigrant investor program visas should prepare for the likelihood of an unannounced site visit by the government. The USCIS Fraud Detection and...more

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USCIS Announces Initial FY 2026 H-1B Cap Selection: What Employers Need to Do Next

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USCIS announced on Mar. 31, 2025, that it has completed the initial selection process for H-1B visa cap-subject petitions for fiscal year 2026. The statutory cap is 65,000 H-1B visas (regular cap), with an additional 20,000...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

H-1B cap lottery season starts Friday! Seven things employers need to know

It’s that time of year! Registration for the H-1B cap lottery for Fiscal Year 2026 will begin the day after tomorrow: Friday, March 7. Here are seven things that employers need to know....more

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Keeping on Top of Right to Work Compliance as UK Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up

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The UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has revealed a 48% increase in immigration enforcement visits in the first month of 2025 compared to the January before, plus a 73% increase in arrests. With the UK government deploying...more

Cozen O'Connor

FY2026 H-1B Lottery Registration Begins

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On February 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the FY2026 H-1B Cap Lottery will open at noon Eastern Time (EST) on March 7, 2025, and run through noon...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

H-1B Cap Update: USCIS Announces FY2026 H-1B Cap Registration Period and Massive Fee Hike

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The H-1B cap season for Fiscal Year 2026 is quickly approaching. USCIS announced on Feb. 5, 2025, that the registration period for FY 2026 will open at noon (EST) on Friday, March 7, 2025, and close at noon (EST) on Monday,...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Immigration Update: H-1B Cap Season – Time to Start Preparing

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The registration period for H-1B cap-subject petitions is approaching! As a reminder, the annual H-1B cap is set at 65,000, with an additional 20,000 numbers available for individuals who have earned an advanced degree from...more

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Guide to Employment Law in Hong Kong

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Overview - The primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the “EO”), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees. The EO applies to every employee engaged under a contract of employment...more

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