The legislation provides multi-year funding for federal immigration enforcement agencies and related operations.
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OPT Under Scrutiny: What Increased ICE Enforcement Means for Employers
ICE leadership emphasized that misuse of the foreign student employment framework is viewed as a compliance and national security concern.
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ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations
On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet, expanding the categories of errors classified as substantive violations and potentially increasing employer liability. The update also reduces the availability of corrective measures during a Form I-9 inspection.
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The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the
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The US Government’s Expanding Use of AI in Immigration Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Investors
The U.S. government is rapidly expanding its use of AI across immigration and visa adjudications. While much of the public discussion focuses on efficiency and enforcement, these developments carry concrete
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New DHS Rule to End the Automatic Work Permit Extension
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a policy change impacting thousands of noncitizen workers and their employers across the United States. In an interim final rule released this
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DHS Implements $1,000 Parole Fee Under H.R. 1
On Oct. 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule in the Federal Register establishing a new $1,000 immigration parole fee required by the H.R.
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Government Shutdown: What Employers Need to Know About Immigration Services
The federal government shutdown is disrupting some immigration functions. Most significantly, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s FLAG system is down, preventing the filing of LCAs, prevailing wage requests, and
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Business Visitors, Training Visas, and Compliance Risks: What Employers Need to Know
The line between permissible business visitor activities and unauthorized employment has come under heightened scrutiny. A recent large-scale raid – where foreign nationals were found working on B-1/ESTA entries – demonstrates how costly missteps can be.
ICE’s Use of Blackie’s Warrants in Worksite Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know
When ICE agents arrive at the workplace with a judicially issued civil warrant, employers face tough choices balancing cooperation with law enforcement and safeguarding constitutional rights. This post breaks down the legal distinctions between Blackie’s warrants, criminal warrants, and ICE administrative forms, explores recent court decisions, and offers strategies to help businesses prepare and respond appropriately to worksite enforcement actions.