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USCIS Announces FY2026 H-1B Cap Reached: No Second Lottery to Be Conducted

On July 18, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough H-1B petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap of 85,000 new H-1B filings for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026). As a...more

Dickinson Wright

Key Government Takeaways from the 2025 AILA Conference

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Each year, the AILA National Conference provides an invaluable opportunity to hear directly from government officials on immigration policies, operational updates, and agency priorities. Among the most anticipated sessions...more

Genova Burns LLC

July 2025 Labor and Employment Law Update

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Although developments at the federal level are getting most of the headlines, New Jersey employers should continue to monitor legislative developments coming out of Trenton since most federal law changes are not usurping or...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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CHNV Fallout: USCIS Issues Compliance Guidance for Employers

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On June 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance to E-Verify employers regarding the revocation of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for individuals who entered under the...more

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CMS Announces Heightened Financial Oversight to Detect Misuse of Medicaid Funds Used for Immigrant Care

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CMS announced in a letter released on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (CMS Letter) that it will ramp up financial oversight of states to detect misuse of federal Medicaid funds “[t]o ensure that federal money is not used to pay for or...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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U.S. Employers Expect Significant Impact From Regulatory Shifts on Immigration and Inclusion, Equity & Diversity, Littler Survey...

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(May 7, 2025) – As U.S. employers adapt to wide-ranging executive orders, sweeping changes at federal agencies and a growing patchwork of state and local regulations, they are bracing for further challenges over the next...more

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Crossing the Finish Line: Navigating Post-H-1B Registration

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The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone for U.S. companies looking to hire international professionals in specialty occupations—from engineers and IT experts to researchers, teachers, and healthcare professionals, among...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - April 2025, Vol. 18

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Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries. ...more

Alston & Bird

HUD Revises Borrower Residency Requirements for FHA-Insured Mortgages

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What Happened? On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD or the Department) issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (ML 2025-09), which updates HUD’s residency requirements for borrower eligibility...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Hospital Leaders: Are You Fully Prepared For the Rising Wave of H-1B Onsite Inspections in Healthcare Systems Nationwide? Let’s...

In recent months, hospitals and healthcare systems across the country have seen an increase in random and unannounced worksite inspections by immigration officers, particularly targeting H-1B nonimmigrant worker visa holders....more

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Termination of the CHNV Parole Programs – What Employers Need to Know

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Our Immigration Team discusses the implications of the end of the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) programs begun under the Biden Administration....more

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DHS Announces Termination of CHNV Parole Program

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On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice terminating the categorical parole program for certain aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (“CHNV”) and their immediate family members....more

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New Visa Rules Target Transgender Individuals: Considerations for Employers and Educational Institutions - Updated

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A memo issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, titled “Guidance for Visa Adjudicators on Executive Order 14201: ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,’” introduces new U.S. visa policies that affect transgender individuals...more

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Immigration Client Alert - Registration Requirement

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On March 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an Interim Final Regulation (IFR) designating a new registration form to comply with statutory alien registration requirements. The rule takes effect on...more

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Registration and Fingerprinting Requirements for Foreign Nationals

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Beginning April 11, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service will enforce provisions requiring all non-U.S. citizens over age 14 register and be fingerprinted if they are in the U.S. for at least 30 days and have...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

Alien Registration Rule and Evidence of Registration

On March 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule (IFR) implementing an Alien Registration requirement. The rule takes effect on April 11, 2025. As previewed in our prior alert, this...more

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DOS Significantly Limits the Visa Interview Waiver Program

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The Department of State announced it is restricting the eligibility for visa interview waiver appointments (commonly known as dropbox). To remain eligible for dropbox, applicants must be applying for a visa in the same...more

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USCIS Issues Regulation Requiring Alien Registration

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On March 12, 2025, USCIS issued an Interim Final Regulation (IFR) designating a new registration form to comply with statutory alien registration and fingerprinting provisions. The IFR goes into effect on April 11, 2025....more

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Mandatory Alien Registration Law Going into Effect – DHS Revives Old Immigration Law

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Our Immigration Team examines the registration requirements of a law that targets noncitizens who spend more than 30 days in the United States....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

USCIS: Only ‘01/20/2025’ Edition of Updated Forms Acceptable After Grace Period

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USCIS issued a grace period on March 8, 2025, for the dozen updated immigration forms it released in February and March 2025 and made effective immediately. These forms include the N-400 for naturalization, I-485 for...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

What Manufacturers Should Know About ICE Enforcement

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With recent changes in federal immigration policy, many manufacturers are feeling anxious about visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and uncertain about what to do should such a visit occur. Originally...more

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Every step you take: Navigating the H-1B visa lottery and preparing for increased ICE worksite enforcement

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Employers nationwide are preparing for one of the most competitive H-1B visa seasons yet. From noon EST on March 7 to noon EST on March 27, employers can submit registrations on behalf of beneficiaries for whom they wish to...more

Littler

Updates to Eligibility for Interview Waiver Applications at U.S. Consulates and the Potential Impact on Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

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On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State superseded and updated its previously issued December 2023 post-COVID guidance on non-immigrant interview waiver applications. Under the revised guidance, Important Update on...more

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