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Cozen O'Connor

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

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin for August: Final Action Dates and an Employer’s Immigration Plan

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Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

What Are the Immigration Impacts in Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 1?

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The House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, entitled “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” that includes significant changes to the immigration fee structure. As the Senate prepares its version of the...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Client FAQ: U.S. Travel Ban - Current Restrictions and Possible Expansion

The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for...more

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Student/Exchange Visitor Visa Processing Resumes with Expanded Screening for Social Media

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Last month the State Department temporarily paused processing of all new student and exchange visitor visa appointments (including F, M, and J visas) at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while it developed and expanded...more

Baker Donelson

U.S. State Department Announcement: Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants

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Adjudication of F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas – paused for the last month – will soon resume, and applicants will be subject to heightened screening and vetting, including of their social media accounts....more

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Diversity Visa Lottery Selection Finalized for Fiscal Year 2026

On May 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State completed the selection process for the Diversity Visa Lottery for fiscal year 2026. Created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) program, often referred to...more

Hogan Lovells

President Trump issues new travel/visa restrictions on 19 countries

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President Donald J. Trump imposes full travel/visa bans on certain foreign nationals from 12 countries (with some exceptions) and partial travel/visa restrictions on seven other countries focusing primarily on students. The...more

Fisher Phillips

The Visa Bulletin For July: Final Action Dates And An Employer’s Immigration Plan

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Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

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

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DHS Issues Registration Changes for Foreign and Canadian Nationals, Child Visa Holders

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This Holland & Knight alert details new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules amending a preexisting but rarely enforced registration requirement for foreign nationals, including Canadians and child visa holders on...more

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Prepare for U.S. Entry Restrictions for Nationals of Designated Countries

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New travel restrictions could mean new issues for employers hiring foreign nationals. Our Immigration Team outlines the scope of the restrictions, key exceptions, and recommended actions....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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Navigating the New Entry Restrictions: Implications for Global Mobility and Workforce Planning

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On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation aimed at enhancing national security by restricting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. This action builds on Executive...more

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Travel Bans for Foreign Nationals From 19 Countries Effective June 9

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On June 4, President Trump issued a proclamation that fully bans entry into the United States for certain foreign nationals from 12 countries, and partially banning entry from seven more....more

FordHarrison

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

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

President Trump Issues Proclamation Restricting Entry from 19 Countries Over National Security and Public Safety Concerns

On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a presidential proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from 19 countries into the United States, citing national security, public safety and immigration...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

New travel ban suspends entry of nationals of 19 countries due to security concerns

As a further development of President Trump’s January 2025 executive order directing federal agencies to enhance the vetting of foreign nationals seeking entry into the United States, his administration issued a Proclamation...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Trump Implements New Travel Bans to Take Effect on June 9, 2025

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On June 4, 2025, President Trump announced new travel restrictions for certain nationals of 19 countries as follows: • Full restrictions (all immigrants and nonimmigrants) for nationals of: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad,...more

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New Travel Ban for 12 Countries, Partial Limitation for 7 Other Countries

On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from select countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. ...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

President Trump Issues Travel Ban for 19 Countries

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a travel ban for 19 countries, which takes effect at 12:01 am ET on June 9. The travel ban Proclamation has the stated goal of protecting the United States from foreign terrorists and...more

Cooley LLP

What Foreign Founders Need to Know About US Visas and Corporate Structure

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Many of our startup clients are founded by foreign-born entrepreneurs who launched their companies while on a visa in the US. A recent study found that more than half of unicorns in the US were founded by immigrants. If you...more

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