In recent months, we have seen a rise in charges filed with the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) and announcements from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) depicting a focus on what is often characterized as “anti-American hiring bias.” This evolving focus understandably raises
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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 Order 14161, “Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National security and Public Safety
Continue Reading Navigating the New Entry Restrictions: Implications for Global Mobility and Workforce PlanningOver the past several months, international students in F-1 status have experienced heightened scrutiny. Increasing numbers of reports indicate that students are facing visa revocations and the termination of their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)—actions that carry significant immigration and employment consequences.
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Continue Reading The New Risk for Global Talent: F-1 SEVIS Terminations and Student Visa RevocationsWednesday, April 16, 2025
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Another potential government shutdown may be on the horizon, as we await updates on the progress of the latest funding bill. Although already passed in the House of Representatives, an extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, March 14th will need to pass in the Senate
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Continue Reading Upcoming Webinar: Compliance Chatter Virtual Meetings, March SessionUSCIS has announced the H-1B CAP lottery registration period for FY2026. The registration period will be from March 7th to March 24th; USCIS will issue selection notifications by March 31st, allowing petitioners to file H-1B CAP cases beginning on April 1st.
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Continue Reading FY2026 H1B Cap Initial Registration Period AnnouncedIf you have been following immigration news and are wondering how changes in Washington might affect your workforce, you are not alone. Senate Joint Resolution 8 (S.J. Res. 8) in the 119th Congress aims to undo a USCIS regulation that grants certain eligible applicants a 540-day automatic extension of their
Continue Reading Countdown to Chaos? The 540-Day EAD Extension in Legislative CrosshairsWednesday, January 29, 2025
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Continue Reading Webinar: Compliance Chatter Virtual Meetings, January SessionAn all too familiar countdown once again as we wait to hear the fate of the latest temporary extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, December 20th. Employers should be aware that a shutdown will likely impact processing of immigration cases.
During a shutdown, all but “essential”
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