By: Dawn Lurie, Owen Wolfe and Alexander Madrak
In a pivotal immigration development, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has effectively granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to proceed with the termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. This decision reverses, at least for
Continue Reading SCOTUS Unravels 2023 TPS for Venezuela: Employers Await USCIS GuidanceUnder U.S. customs and international laws,1 border agents have the legal authority to inspect, search, or detain any person, luggage, or merchandise coming into or leaving the country. And yes, that includes your electronic devices like phones, tablets, and laptops. While searches of digital devices are still relatively rare
Continue Reading Crossing Back Into the U.S.? Expect Eyes on Your Devices
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
Continue Reading Possible Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National EmployeesIn a significant move to attract wealthy investors, President Donald Trump has floated a new immigration initiative known as the “Gold Card.” The initial announcement indicates that the Gold Card will make the EB-5 investment thresholds higher, require more vetting of eligible investors, and offer a pathway to citizenship.
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Continue Reading All That Glitters May Not Be Gold: Trump’s Gold Card vs EB-5By: Lilah Wylde, Dawn Lurie, and Rachel See
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Continue Reading New Visa Restrictions Target Transgender Athletes, Raising Title IX and Compliance Concerns for CollegesBy: Dawn Lurie, Mia Batista, and Fanny Wong
On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued the Securing Our Borders executive order, citing national security, crime prevention, and the protection of American interests as justification for terminating categorical parole programs for certain Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Then
Continue Reading Venezuelan 2023 TPS and CHNV Parole Get the Axe—What Employers Need to Know