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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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Naturalization: Becoming a U.S. Citizen

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In the last decade, more than 7.9 million people from around the world have become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process. The top five countries of birth for these new citizens were Mexico, India, the Philippines,...more

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New Travel Ban Issued Restricting U.S. Entry by Foreign Nationals of Select Countries

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On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from select countries, which took effect on June 9, 2025. Citing national security and public safety concerns, the order...more

Baker Donelson

The June 9 Travel Ban: Who Is Impacted and What You Need to Know

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On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entries for people from 19 countries based on national security concerns about deficient vetting and screening processes with a June 9, 2025 start date. A...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Travel Restrictions for Nationals of 19 Designated Countries Starts June 9

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The Trump Administration announced a travel ban that fully restricts U.S. entry of nationals from 12 countries and partially restricts nationals from seven additional countries. This U.S. entry ban applies to foreign...more

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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

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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration By the Numbers: Key Stats on FY2026 H-1B Cap Lottery and Next Steps

With the first round of the H-1B cap lottery completed in late March, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has now released statistics for this year’s H-1B cap registrations and selections. USCIS...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

Amundsen Davis LLC

USCIS Extends Venezuelan Work Status Through April 2026 and Issues a New Form I-9

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On April 2, 2025, United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will extend the work authorization for individuals who are in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Venezuela through April 2,...more

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Lottery Results of H-1B Selections Available on myUSCIS.gov

USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced on March 31, 2025, that the agency has completed selections regarding the regular and advanced degree selections in its annual H-1B Lottery. The H-1B cap of 85,000...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Individual Athletes and How to Qualify to Work in the U.S.

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Trying to grow and develop as an athlete is challenging in so many ways — and no one wants to be limited in how, where or whether they can participate in their sport internationally. When an athlete is playing with a...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Executive Order: One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations

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On February 12, President Donald Trump announced an executive order indicating to consular officers and foreign officers that “failure to faithfully implement the President’s policy is grounds for professional discipline,...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

February 2025 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of State released the February 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will accept the more modest Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. The Final Action Dates...more

Cozen O'Connor

ICE Raids and I-9 Audits: What You Need To Know If They Come Knocking

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As noted by multiple media outlets, Donald Trump’s team released an aggressive slate of immigration executive orders. This anticipated immigration crackdown will have implications for people nationwide, including a package of...more

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Nonimmigrant Travel to the US: Understanding Travel & Status Documents

There are typically four key documents relating to nonimmigrant (i.e., temporary) travel to and authorized stay in the United States. It is important to understand what these documents are, what purpose they serve, and how...more

Alston & Bird

The New H-1B Rule Published Wednesday Aims to Modernize the H-1B Visa Program

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Our Immigration Team breaks down the many changes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing for the H-1B and F-1 visa programs just ahead of a change in Administrations....more

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MoFo Wins Asylum For Cameroonian Political Refugee

MoFo recently won asylum for a Cameroonian man after more than 10 years of persistent advocacy through multiple procedural tangles. The firm’s client was persecuted by the ruling party in Cameroon, CPDM, and feared returning...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

January 2025 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the January 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Dates for Filing chart. All employment-based categories...more

Stinson LLP

Trump's First 100 Days: Labor, Immigration, Employment & Employee Benefits

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President-elect Trump is expected to put forth his own nominee for Chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), swiftly replace General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and take aim at many Biden-era labor decisions. This will...more

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DHS Announces Permanent Rule for 540-Day Automatic Extension of Work Authorization Renewals

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The 540-day automatic extensions of expiring employment authorization documents (EADs) will be permanent policy, according to a DHS final rule scheduled to be published on Dec. 13, 2024. The new rule will become effective on...more

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Workplace Raids: A Guide for Employers on Your Rights and Responsibilities

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Incoming “border czar” Tom Homan said President-elect Trump’s administration will crank up workplace raids as part of its broader immigration crackdown. Speaking on “Fox & Friends” after the announcement of his...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

New Rule Permanently Extends the Automatic EAD Extension Period to 540 Days

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is finalizing a critical regulatory change to permanently increase the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days for certain...more

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