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U.S. Issues Travel Ban for Citizens from Certain Foreign Countries

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Real World Impact: President Trump’s travel ban on foreign nationals from certain countries could impact employers whose workforces and hiring plans include individuals from those countries....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Temporary protected status for Nepal will end in August

Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a notice terminating Temporary Protected Status for Nepalese nationals effective August 5. This is expected to affect more than 12,000 individuals. This means that...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

Burr & Forman

White House Restricts U.S. Entry of Certain Foreign Nationals

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On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“the Order”) restricting the ability of nationals from nineteen (19) countries from entering the United States.  The following countries are subject to what the...more

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New Requirements for Washington State Employers

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In recent weeks, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed numerous employment-related bills, amending employer obligations and employee rights related to pay transparency, paid leave, use of criminal records, personnel...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

U.S. Supreme Court allows termination of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) Parole Programs

On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate parole for over 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered the U.S. under the CHNV...more

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UK Government Announces Proposals for Reforming Immigration System

On 12 May 2025, the UK government published the white paper, “Restoring Control over the Immigration System,” which proposes several significant changes to UK immigration policy aimed at reducing net migration and tightening...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

SCOTUS Allows Trump Administration to Terminate CHNV Parole Program; Current Status of Venezuelan & Haitian TPS

On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court order staying the termination of the CHNV (Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan) humanitarian parole...more

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State Department Halts New Student Visa Interviews, Expands Social Media Vetting

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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has temporarily paused the scheduling of new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors applying for F, M and J visas. This directive, effective May 27, 2025, is part...more

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U.S. Consulates Halt Issuance of F, J, and M Visas

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On May 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued a directive to U.S. consulates globally to temporarily halt the issuance of F-1, M-1 and J-1 Exchange Visitor visas. This action is part of the current administration’s...more

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U.S. Department of State Pauses Student and Exchange Visitor Visa Appointments

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Last week, an internal U.S. Department of State (DOS) correspondence pertaining to visa processing for international student and exchange visitors in the F, M, and J visa classifications was leaked and published by various...more

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Update on DHS Efforts to Terminate TPS and Parole Status for Various Immigrant Groups

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been actively working to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Parole status for several immigrant groups, impacting their work authorization and residency status....more

Mayer Brown

The International Student Talent Pipeline: Changes in US Visa and Work Authorization Policies

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The Trump Administration has announced a series of potential changes affecting student visas that could alter how US companies can recruit and retain foreign nationals, particularly those entering the workforce following...more

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H-1B Registration Numbers for FY 2026 H-1B Cap Reveal an Increase in Selection Rate

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the selection numbers for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap, revealing a selection rate of approximately 35 percent compared to 29 percent in FY 2025....more

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Employer Talent Acquisition & Retention Alert: U.S. Employers May Soon Lose Access to Critical Chinese Talent Under Emerging F-1...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced a sweeping new directive: the United States will begin “aggressively” revoking visas of Chinese students, alleged to be in any way affiliated with the Chinese Communist...more

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Bridging the Healthcare Gap: Dissecting the Bipartisan Doctors in Our Borders Act

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The U.S. healthcare system stands at a critical juncture. Projections estimate a deficit of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, threatening access to care, especially in underserved communities. The bipartisan Doctors in Our...more

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Follow-Up: Federal Court Orders Resumption of Application Processing for CHNV and Other Humanitarian Parole Beneficiaries

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As a follow-up to the April 14 update regarding the federal court’s temporary block on the Trump administration’s termination of the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program, a new ruling has now been issued...more

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Navigating Immigration Compliance in U.S. Hospitals: Key Concerns for Administrators and Providers

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The healthcare sector, a cornerstone of U.S. public infrastructure, relies heavily on a diverse and multinational workforce. From physicians to support staff, many hospital employees are immigrants—often working under...more

Mayer Brown

The UK Immigration White Paper: Big Changes Leading to Bigger Questions

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On 12 May 2025, the UK Government published its immigration white paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, proposing changes that have generated significant public and market reaction because of the impact to...more

Ius Laboris

New Rules, New Routes: Key Trends in Global Mobility

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Belgium’s new federal government, formed at the start of 2025, has introduced measures in its January coalition agreement that could have significant implications for migration in Belgium. We discuss the key points, before...more

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Termination of TPS for Afghans Effective July 14, 2025: Implications and Legal Challenge

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Kristi Noem, has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals residing in the United States. The notice of termination,...more

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H-1B Lottery Registrations Decline to Four-Year Low

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For the second consecutive year, there has been a decline in H-1B lottery registrations according to data published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): • Employers submitted approximately 344,000...more

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Accelerating Innovation: France Implements Several Measures to Facilitate Recruitment of Foreign Employees

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France is taking action to become a leader in research and development, notably by relaxing entry and residence requirements for highly skilled workers and rolling out its France 2030 investment plan, which aims to support...more

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Employer Rollercoaster: Determining Work Authorization for Employees on TPS, Humanitarian Parole, or Authorized for Employment as...

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The last three months have been a rollercoaster ride for employers trying to determine whether certain employees will retain work authorization. The Trump administration is pushing for significant changes affecting employees...more

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