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On June 18, 2025, after a pause on student visa appointments, the Department of State issued guidance to embassies and consular sections with new directives for screening the social media of F, M and J visa applicants. ...

The new administration has expressed a priority in enforcing I-9 compliance. Employers should be prepared for an increase in Form I-9 audits or worksite visits and mitigate risk of incurring fines for violations. All em ...

In recent weeks, there have been reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting unexpected visits at U.S. businesses and worksites. This alert provides general guidance on how employers should pre ...

Beginning as soon as Inauguration Day on January 20th, 2025, President-elect Trump could impose new immigration restrictions that will likely make the immigration sponsorship process more complicated for businesses and f ...

On August 20, 2024, a U.S. District Court ruled against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), striking down the agency’s recently introduced Non-Compete Rule. This decision halts the implementation of the rule, which was ...

The Department of State has released additional guidance regarding the stateside visa pilot program. This program will enable H-1B visa holders to renew their H-1B visas within the United States. Participation in the pi ...