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Foreign National Travel Advisory - What Employers Need to Know

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There are times when international travel may be more challenging or stressful than other times. At present, the United States finds itself in a period of significantly increased immigration enforcement occurring in the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

U.S. Still Leads in Attracting International Talent — But For How Long?

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The United States continues to be a magnet for international students, especially in science and engineering graduate programs, but its dominance is no longer a given. According to a new report from the Association of...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

[Webinar] H-1B Cap Alternatives: Visa Options for Employers to Consider - April 24th, 12:00 pm ET

The H-1B visa is among the most popular working visas in the U.S. for individuals filling professional positions. Most H-1B visas are subject to an annual quota or “cap.” Because demand exceeds the number of available visas,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

移民相关行政命令总结

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2025年1月20日,特朗普政府发布了多项与移民相关的行政命令,重点涉及边境安全、人道主义计划的撤回、对签证申请人的审查升级,以及试图终止出生公民权。此外,拜登总统发布的多项行政命令被废除。以下我们将讨论这些命令对拥有外籍员工的雇主产生的一些主要影响。...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

H-1B Visas: Will Trump 2.0 Be a Turning Point for Employers Needing Skilled Foreign Workers?

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Skilled immigration is making headlines with renewed focus on the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, the most popular employment-based visa for foreign professional workers. Recent statements by Trump advisors Elon Musk and...more

Fisher Phillips

Colleges and Universities Caution International Students About Winter Break Travels: What Your School Needs to Know

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Some U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to adjust their winter break travel plans to ensure they return to campus before President-elect Trump takes office on January 20. We’ll explain...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

H1-B Work Permit Alternatives

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The H-1B is a work permit classification for those who work in Specialty Occupations, which are occupations for which specific university degrees, or related degrees, are required. These are very well-used by foreign students...more

Littler

USCIS Updates Guidance for F-1 Students on OPT and STEM OPT Eligibility

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The F-1 nonimmigrant visa status allows noncitizens to study in the United States at U.S. colleges and universities. F-1 students may be eligible for off-campus employment under the following programs: Curricular Practical...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Wired For Success: How Recent Development in the Semiconductor Industry Can Shape Immigration Programs

America runs on semiconductors, also known informally as chips. Chips are integral to the cars we drive, the planes we fly, the systems that defend our country, and the computers that every single industry, from manufacturing...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Alternative Options for Foreign National Employees Not Selected in USCIS’ FY 2025 H-1B Registration Lottery

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The H-1B Electronic Registration Selection Process debuted in March 2020 for fiscal year 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions. The barrier to entry dropped significantly with the introduction of the electronic registration...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

White House Issues Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order directing several federal agencies to undertake numerous initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order includes several...more

Littler

New Federal Lawsuit Against DHS Alleges APA Violations, Erroneous H-1B Visa Denials

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A lawsuit filed on August 10, 2023 against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security alleges that the agency violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. § 702, by exceeding its authority and determining that a...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Visa Options for Foreign National Workers in the Life Sciences Industry

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As demand for talent surges in the fast-growing life sciences industry, U.S. employers continue to face challenges in their search for immigration options to retain their high-skilled foreign workers....more

Quarles & Brady LLP

USCIS Announces Premium Processing Expansion for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT EAD Applications

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has announced an expansion of "premium processing" for F-1 foreign students who are seeking employment authorization related to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

USCIS Updates: Expansion of Premium Processing Services and Bundling of H-1B and L-1 Visa Spouses Requests

Over the past week, USCIS has issued several updates including the expansion of premium processing services and bundling of H-1B and L-1 Visa spouses requests. USCIS Announces the Expansion of Premium Processing Services...more

Cozen O'Connor

USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

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On Thursday, January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is implementing the final phase of its planned premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Will Immigration Provisions in the COMPETES Act Survive Conference Negotiations?

In February 2022, the House passed the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science (COMPETES) Act, a legislative package that invests in research, innovation and...more

Dentons

Updated Guidance on O-1s Provides Helpful Reality Check

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Employers are experiencing incredible challenges recruiting for all types of jobs. Recruiting for that special “make or break” position – often for a C-suite, technology innovator, or creative – has always been tough. U.S....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Annual H-1B Visa Lottery Opened on March 1, 2022

For employers who need to hire foreign national talent for STEM or other hard-to-fill positions, an important immigration deadline is around the corner. The electronic H-1B lottery application window started on March 1 and...more

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White House Announces Actions to Expand Opportunities to Attract Top STEM Talent

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On January 21, 2022, the White House released a fact sheet entitled “Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen our Economy and Competitiveness,” announcing several immigration-related policy...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

H-1B Registration Not Selected? Here are Other Options for Seeking Temporary Employment Authorization

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has just closed its annual H-1B registration, and employers are anxiously awaiting news on whether USCIS has selected...more

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Biden Administration Unveils Immigration Reform Bill

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Last week, President Biden’s comprehensive immigration reform proposal, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, was introduced in the House and Senate. As officials in the administration initially reported, the provisions for the...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

New Presidential Proclamation Aimed at Combatting China's Theft of American Research

On May 29, President Trump issued a proclamation, effective on June 1, 2020, to suspend and limit certain nonimmigrant Chinese nationals who seek to enter the United States with an F or J visa. This latest action by the Trump...more

Morgan Lewis

Keep Immigration Requirements in Mind When Preparing Coronavirus Response Plans

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As employers prepare plans to handle possible alternate employee work arrangements in light of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak, it is important to keep in mind how these plans and policies—including telework policies—may...more

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New Electronic H-1B Registration Process Confirmed for Fiscal Year 2021

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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed it will utilize a new electronic registration system for the Fiscal Year 2021 H-1B lottery.  By way of background, the H-1B visa program allows companies in the United...more

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