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Harvard/MIT Student Visa Case
Take 5 Immigration Podcast Series: Episode 10
ICE Audits and I-9 Compliance with Melissa Azallion
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In 2021, the Biden Administration announced the end of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) use of workplace raids as an immigration enforcement tool. The second Trump Administration, however, has returned to...more
As we have covered in prior blog posts on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as it continues to evolve, this week brings significant developments. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of TPS...more
As media across the country report a significant rise of immigration enforcement activities under the new Trump Administration, it is imperative that employers establish policies and protocols for responding to possible...more
Late Friday evening, June 6, 2025 – right after we posted TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS Action on Certain Venezuelan Work Authorization-For Now – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its website with a...more
An agreement between the IRS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) allows immigration officers to access certain taxpayer return information during criminal investigations. The move may raise concerns for...more
Last week, a federal district court in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the mass termination of parole and employment authorization for beneficiaries of the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...more
Over the past several months, international students in F-1 status have experienced heightened scrutiny. Increasing numbers of reports indicate that students are facing visa revocations and the termination of their records in...more
A federal judge in the District of Columbia just denied an effort to stop the Trump administration from taking efforts to pursue immigration enforcement actions like deportation raids at religious institutions – which could...more
Shortly after being sworn into office for the second time in January 2025, among his many actions taken related to immigration, President Trump directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to rescind guidance that...more
Another potential government shutdown may be on the horizon, as we await updates on the progress of the latest funding bill. Although already passed in the House of Representatives, an extension to continue funding the...more
Companies have always faced the potential for a visit from an agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) but President Donald Trump’s heightened focus on immigration increases the likelihood of that reality....more
While much attention has been given to the Trump Administration’s early federal policy objectives to increase immigration enforcement, clients should also be aware of similar increased enforcement policies at the state level....more
The first month of the Trump administration has confirmed that employers can expect increased enforcement of immigration compliance. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Homeland...more
Immigration authorities have several functions that may bring them to a business to conduct immigration and employment-related investigations. As the government prioritizes these investigative functions, it is important for...more
In the hours following his inauguration, President Trump issued executive orders concerning immigration, including the launch of new enforcement policies to address illegal entry, unlawful presence, and removal of...more
Prior to taking office, President Trump promised his constituents that he would be tough on immigration. In keeping with this campaign promise, since taking office, President Trump has issued over 10 different executive...more
In 2003, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within the DHS is the interior enforcement arm, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that enforces federal laws governing border control,...more
Here are our top tips to assist companies and institutions in preparing for visits by immigration officials. The second Trump administration has set robust enforcement of the immigration laws as a top-level priority. On...more
The Trump administration has made clear its intent to increase Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts in order to carry out mass deportations. The agency intends to employ a range of tactics, including those often...more
The Trump Administration 2.0 has signaled its intention to ramp up immigration enforcement activities, including workplace inspections and raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other government...more
Welcome to our second issue of 2025 of The Health Record -- our healthcare law insights e-newsletter. In this edition, we look at the effect of the decline of DEI on the healthcare industry, the fate of Medicaid under the...more
Through a series of sweeping executive orders, the Trump Administration has launched a systematic overhaul of U.S. immigration policy. The Administration’s prioritization of immigration enforcement will likely impact...more
The initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more
Massive policy shifts and executive action from the White House in the early days of the new Trump administration necessitate that K-12 school administrators proactively prepare for interactions with immigration authorities...more
Corporate considerations for Trump administration immigration-related activities. Among the many developments in the first two weeks of the new administration, the Trump White House has taken a number of...more