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.
Continue Reading Spring 2025 DHS Regulatory Agenda: Immigration Policy Changes and Employer Considerations (Part 1)
The shift toward remote and hybrid work arrangements has created compliance challenges for U.S. employers sponsoring foreign workers under
Continue Reading Remote Work Compliance Considerations for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 Employees
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
USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for FY 2026, ending new cap-subject filings until next year. Employers should consider alternative visa options and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
Continue Reading USCIS Announces FY 2026 H‑1B Cap Reached: Key Considerations for US Employers
Reports indicate that some H-1B visa holders who are within their 60-day grace period have received Notices to Appear (NTAs) in immigration court. Previously, when a nonimmigrant worker, such as
Continue Reading Notices to Appear (NTAs) Being Issued to H-1B Visa Holders During 60-Day Grace Period
On June 27, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule that compresses the civil penalty timeline under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Although the text
Continue Reading DHS Final Rule: Quicker and Costlier Fines for Immigration-Related Violations
Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced the creation of a new Office of Immigration Policy (OIP) within the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Office of the Secretary. The move is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to streamline legal, employment-based immigration processes, enhance coordination across federal agencies, and reduce employer reliance on undocumented workers.
Continue Reading Department of Labor Establishes Office of Immigration Policy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun notifying petitioners of selected registrations for this year’s H-1B cap lottery. This marks a pivotal step in the FY 2026 H-1B visa
Continue Reading USCIS Begins Announcing H-1B Registration Selections for FY 2026
As the new Trump administration takes shape, tech companies and foreign workers are keenly observing potential changes to the H-1B visa
Continue Reading What Might Happen with Business Immigration Under the New Trump Administration
On Dec. 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough H-1B petitions to meet the 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa
Continue Reading USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap