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New Washington Law Bans Noncompete Agreements Beginning June 2027

This week, Washington signed a new law banning noncompete agreements, marking a significant change in how employers manage post-employment restrictions. Once the law takes effect on June 30, 2027, noncompete agreements w ...

Travel Guidance Amid ICE Presence at U.S. Airports

This week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been deployed to multiple U.S. airports around the country. The Administration has officially stated that the purpose of the ICE presence at U.S. airports ...

U.S. Presidential Proclamation Expands Travel Ban and Entry Restrictions

The Trump Administration expanded its travel ban to include 20 additional countries, beyond the initial 19 countries it announced earlier this month would continue to be subject to a travel ban and pause on adjudication ...

State Department Expands Social Media Screening for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that, as of December 15, 2025, consular officers will expand their “online presence review” to all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, in addition to F, M, ...

H-1B UPDATE: USCIS Issues New Guidance on $100,000 Fee

On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation introducing a mandatory $100,000 payment as a condition of eligibility for certain H-1B petitions filed on or after 12:01 a.m. (EDT) on September 21, 2025. On Oc ...

Presidential Proclamation Imposes $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Petitions

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation impacting H-1B petitions. The Proclamation, entitled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” implements a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B peti ...

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