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
Continue Reading DHS Submits H-1B Weighted Selection Rule for Federal Review: Implications for Employers and Foreign Workers
On July 1, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice ending Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation effective Sept. 2, 2025. Hours later, U.S. District Judge Brian
Continue Reading DHS Terminates Haiti TPS—But a Federal Judge Blocks It With Nationwide Injunction
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Garland v. CASA de Maryland that narrows federal courts’ authority to issue nationwide injunctions. The ruling comes in
Continue Reading Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Injunctions in Birthright Citizenship Case: Employer Considerations
On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of the parole processes for citizens or nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV parole programs).
Continue Reading Navigating the Termination of CHNV Parole Programs: Insights on I-9 Reverification and INA Compliance for Employers
The Trump administration has issued a number of executive orders since taking office that impact immigration. While these do not directly target employers or address business immigration, they nevertheless may impact employers and their workforce.
Continue Reading Summary of 2025 Immigration-Related Executive Orders
Earlier in 2024, the Department of Homeland Security introduced a regulation to reform the H-1B lottery process, shifting from an employer-centric to a beneficiary-centric selection. While this change may
Continue Reading Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers
GT Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholder Laure Foote Reiff is quoted in an article titled “New H-2 Visa Proposed Rule ‘Puts Employers on Notice,'” published by the Society for Human
Continue Reading Laura Foote Reiff Quoted in SHRM Article, “New H-2 Visa Proposed Rule ‘Puts Employers on Notice’”
Per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidance issued Sept. 5, 2023, all Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification requirements remain in effect for areas affected by the 2023 Hawaii wildfires
Continue Reading 2023 Hawaii Wildfire: Form I-9 Guidance and Case Processing Options
As announced by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on July 21, 2023, a new Form I-9 was issued for public use Aug. 1, 2023. Employers may continue to
Continue Reading USCIS Releases Updated Form I-9 Edition 08/01/23: Required by Nov. 1, 2023
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Continue Reading Aug. 17 EVENT | What Every Non-U.S. Employer Should Know About U.S. Employment Law