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Immigration Summer Travel Caution & Checklist

Due to the changing political situation in the United States and throughout the world there is a moderate level of risk with return to the U.S. following international travel at this time. We strongly advise all nonimmigrant...more

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TPS for Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua Extended: The Ride Rolls On

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In a major legal development, a federal judge in the Northern District of California has postponed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This decision, issued on...more

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TPS Haiti Work Authorization Extended to February 2026, Employers need to Make I-9 Updates.

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In a significant development for employers and Haitian nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its guidance to reflect a court-ordered automatic...more

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USCIS Notifies all Potential Petitioners of Beneficiaries Selected in the H-1B CAP Lottery for FY26

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap,...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Reached the Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Cap

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap. On July 18, 2025, USCIS announced that it received enough petitions to reach the mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular...more

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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Higher Ed on Alert: Visa Vetting Overhaul Threatens Fall Enrollment of International Students

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Effective June 26, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has required U.S. consulates to expand social media vetting for all F, M, and J visa applicants (students and exchange visitors) before issuing visas allowing them to...more

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DHS Announces End of TPS Designations for Nicaragua and Honduras

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On July 7, 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TPS designations for Nicaragua and Honduras will not be extended. TPS designations for both countries expired on July 5, 2025. The 60-day transition period will...more

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THE FIRST 100 DAYS: Practical Implementations of President Trump’s Executive Orders On Immigration

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The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have been marked by a dramatic transformation of U.S. immigration policy. Through a series of sweeping executive orders, the administration has sought to fundamentally...more

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What Are the Immigration Impacts in Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 1?

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The House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, entitled “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” that includes significant changes to the immigration fee structure. As the Senate prepares its version of the...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

New USCIS Guidance overhauls TN visa requirements

The USCIS has issued new guidance in its Policy Manual, which updates the eligibility criteria for TN professionals under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, also known as the “USMCA.” This guidance outlines...more

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U.S. B-1 Business Visitor Visas in 2025: Understanding Entry Restrictions and Preparing for Increased Scrutiny at the Border

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As U.S. immigration policies evolve under directives from the Trump Administration, foreign nationals entering the United States to conduct business activities must prepare for heightened scrutiny. Both companies and...more

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Work Authorization in Transition: TPS, parole updates for Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua, and CHNV

The U.S. Supreme Court recently lifted a federal court injunction that had temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from terminating the CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program, which allowed qualifying nationals...more

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USCIS Lifts Administrative Pause on Immigration Applications Filed by Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Parolees and Others Who Entered...

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On June 9, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum instructing USCIS officers to adjudicate all pending applications filed by individuals paroled into the United...more

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USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Terminated CHNV Program Following SCOTUS Decision

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USCIS has issued updated guidance following the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 30, 2025, decision to grant DHS’s request to lift an April 14 U.S. district court order halting the Department’s termination of the CHNV program. With...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

New travel ban effective now: Broad nation-based restrictions with some exclusions

Last week, the Trump Administration issued a new Presidential Proclamation that will restrict the entry of nationals from more than a dozen countries. The restrictions took effect this past Monday, June 9. The stated goal...more

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Prepare for U.S. Entry Restrictions for Nationals of Designated Countries

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New travel restrictions could mean new issues for employers hiring foreign nationals. Our Immigration Team outlines the scope of the restrictions, key exceptions, and recommended actions....more

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U.S. Implements Sweeping Travel Bans Affecting 19 Countries: Key Details and Exemptions

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The United States has announced a new set of travel restrictions targeting nationals from 19 countries, with full entry bans imposed on 12 nations and partial restrictions on 7 others. The policy, set to take effect on June...more

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TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS Action on Certain Venezuelan Work Authorization-For Now

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In a significant development for Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, a federal district court in California has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from invalidating...more

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Presidential Proclamation Restricting Travel from Certain Countries: What Businesses Need to Know

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President Trump signed a proclamation entitled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” This action reinstates...more

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Navigating the New Entry Restrictions: Implications for Global Mobility and Workforce Planning

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On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation aimed at enhancing national security by restricting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. This action builds on Executive...more

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Travel Bans Implemented for 19 Countries, Effective June 9, 2025

On June 4, 2025, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation implementing new travel restrictions for nationals of 19 countries. This proclamation comes after an interagency assessment of global visa screening,...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

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

President Trump Issues Travel Ban for 19 Countries

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a travel ban for 19 countries, which takes effect at 12:01 am ET on June 9. The travel ban Proclamation has the stated goal of protecting the United States from foreign terrorists and...more

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DHS: Cameroon TPS Will Terminate Effective August 3

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Cameroon’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation will expire Aug. 3, 2025. On April 14, 2025, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she will not renew Cameroon’s TPS designation....more

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