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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How DHS’ H-1B Proposal May Affect Hiring, Strategic Planning
In Law360, Ian R. Macdonald, Greenberg Traurig shareholder in the Immigration & Compliance practice group, discusses a proposed DHS rule that would change the H-1B visa lottery from a random selection to a wage-weighted system
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New CDL Restrictions for EAD Holders Signal Shift in Work Authorization Policy
On Sept. 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an interim final rule that alters eligibility for commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) for nonimmigrant workers.
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Facts vs. Fiction – Project Firewall and the New Era of H-1B Enforcement
The Department of Labor (DOL)’s new Project Firewall has become a much discussed—and misunderstood—development in U.S. business immigration. Announced in September 2025, this initiative signals an increased focus on federal
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E-Verify Is Back Online — Employer Considerations
The E-Verify system is officially back online and will continue to remain online for the duration of the government shutdown; it may be time to catch up on any employment verification cases that were delayed during the outage.
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Proposed H-1B Changes: How Weighted Selection May Impact Employer Strategy
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule that may reshape the H-1B registration and selection process. These changes, if finalized, would have implications for employers seeking
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DHS NPRM on Fixed Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedures for F, J, and I Visas
On August 28, DHS proposed major changes to the rules for academic students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives, ending the open-ended “duration of status” model in favor of fixed admission periods. The new requirements could mean more paperwork, shorter grace periods, and stricter limits on program changes and extensions, with significant implications for international students and visitors.
Spring 2025 DHS Regulatory Agenda: Immigration Policy Changes and Employer Considerations (Part 2)
Part 1 provided an overview of immigration policy changes included in the Spring 2025 DHS Regulatory Agenda and included considerations for employers. Part 2 discusses potential impacts to specific industries and additional employer considerations.
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Spring 2025 DHS Regulatory Agenda: Immigration Policy Changes and Employer Considerations (Part 1)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its Spring 2025 Unified Regulatory Agenda, outlining changes to immigration policies and enforcement procedures that may affect U.S. employers and their workforces.
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DHS Submits H-1B Weighted Selection Rule for Federal Review: Implications for Employers and Foreign Workers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (a division of the Office of Management and Budget) that would
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