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Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States,... more +
Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States, the term is often used to describe legislative efforts to remedy problems associated with illegal immigration, including protecting undocumented workers, expanding citizenship eligibility, and strengthening border security.   less -
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US Department of State Policy Changes Significantly Impact Consular Nonimmigrant Visa Processing

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The US Department of State issued new guidance on September 6, 2025 instructing nonimmigrant visa applicants to apply for nonimmigrant visas in their country of residence or nationality, with limited exceptions. The new...more

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Visa Holders Under Review: What Employers Should Know About Continuous Vetting

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The Trump administration announced that the State Department will systematically review 55 million individuals currently holding U.S. visas for violations of entry or residency requirements. This marks the first time such a...more

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New Limits on Nonimmigrant U.S. Visa Appointments Outside Country of Residence

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As of September 6, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) appears to be limiting the ability for applicants to make nonimmigrant visa appointments outside of their country of nationality or residence (limitation does not apply...more

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DHS’s Recently Announced End of 2021 TPS Designations for Venezuela Takes Effect 11.07.25

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Sept. 5, 2025, that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is terminating the 2021 designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The termination will be effective...more

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The Top 5 Things to Know about the New Policy Recommending Nonimmigrant Visa Stamp Processing in an Individual’s Country of...

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On Saturday, September 6, the Department of State announced that, effective immediately, individuals should plan to process nonimmigrant visa applications in their country of nationality or residence. ...more

Cozen O'Connor

Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O'Connor (9/8)

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Illinois ponders going it alone on vaccines as trust in CDC erodes- “As a potential patchwork of competing vaccination guidelines takes shape in the wake of the federal dismantling of longstanding immunization expertise,...more

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Final Countdown: 2021 Venezuela TPS Work Authorization Now Ends in November

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On September 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a prepublication version of the Federal Register Notice officially terminating the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. The...more

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Venezuelan TPS Protections; USCIS Terminates 2021 Designation Anyway

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In a critical ruling that preserves stability for many Venezuelan nationals in the U.S., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s order that prevents the abrupt termination of Temporary Protected Status...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (9/3)

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After Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ to Chicago With Troops, Illinois Officials Slam Plan - “Officials in Illinois condemned the Trump administration on Tuesday for a planned immigration crackdown and influx of federal agents...more

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DHS Issues New Registration Process for Foreign Nationals and Emphasizes Requirement to Carry Proof of Registration

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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule (IFR) that provides a new online process for unregistered foreign nationals to comply with the decades-old but rarely enforced...more

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TPS Terminations: Key Employer Takeaways for Nepal, Honduras & Nicaragua

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In an anticipated move, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Temporary Protected Status (TPS) webpages to reflect the termination of TPS designations for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua, a...more

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TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua: Another Shift in the Legal Winds

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No action is required just yet, but employers and stakeholders should be aware of a significant development in the ongoing litigation surrounding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. We expect...more

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Employment Pulse (August 2025 Edition)

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McGlinchey’s Employment Pulse showcases thought leadership from our team of experienced labor and employment attorneys, providing timely insights that help employers stay competitive, meet regulatory requirements, and tackle...more

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U.S. Immigration Enforcement and Its Impact on Business - Midyear Update

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As we cross the halfway point of 2025, federal immigration policy and enforcement continue to evolve significantly and rapidly. Legislative, regulatory and executive actions implemented this year are swiftly reshaping...more

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Recent Law Includes New and Updated Immigration Fees and Shortened Validity of Certain Employment Authorization Documents

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With the enactment of H.R. 1, also known as One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are some noteworthy changes to USCIS fees applicable to some immigration benefits that have traditionally been free or of lower cost. Applicants...more

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Birthright Citizenship at a Crossroads

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On July 24, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed that President Trump’s Executive Order 14160 aimed at ending birthright citizenship, violates the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and is...more

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H-1B Visa Rule Moves Closer to Release: Wage-Based Selection Likely

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The Trump administration is one step closer to unveiling a major change in how H-1B visas are allocated. On August 8, the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) signed off on a proposed rule that...more

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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

Warner Norcross + Judd

Escalating ICE Presence in Health Care Settings — What Providers and Administrators Must Know Now

On July 8, a routine enforcement action by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at a surgery center in California escalated into criminal charges for two health care workers. ICE agents were attempting to detain...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note: Hochul Urges Federal Gun Ban, Adams Vetoes Council, Council Immigration Legislation, Client Spotlight

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Hochul Calls for National “Assault Weapon” Ban- Following the tragic mass shooting in Manhattan this past week, Governor Kathy Hochul urged federal lawmakers to strengthen national gun safety laws. The gunman entered a...more

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Department of State Significantly Limits Visa Interview Waivers

On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping rollback of the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program — often called the “drop box” system. Under the drop box system, many applicants for nonimmigrant visas...more

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Democratic AGs Push Back Against USDA Demand for SNAP Recipient Data

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A group of 21 Democratic AGs and the Governor of Kentucky have filed a lawsuit challenging a directive by the U.S. Department of Agriculture requiring states to turn over the personal information of individuals who apply for...more

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New York Note: NYC Charter Meeting, DOJ Sues NYC, City & State Who’s Who in Insurance

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The New York City Charter Revision Commission voted this week to place five proposed amendments on the November ballot. The first bill would create a more streamlined process for reviewing publicly financed affordable...more

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Developments in Birthright Citizenship Under the Trump Administration

A great deal has happened on the subject of birthright citizenship under President Trump, including an Executive Order redefining parts of the long-standing meaning of birthright citizenship. As courts around the country...more

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