Nov 12, 2025 DHS Ends Automatic Extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major change that will impact many foreign nationals and their employers. On October 30, 2025, DHS published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) in the Federal Register immediately ending the longstanding practice of granting automatic extensions of work authorization for many categories... Read More
Sep 20, 2025 The H-1B Proclamation Nuances You Need to Know UPDATE: The USCIS has just clarified in an Action Decision Memorandum the following details regarding the implementation of the new H-1B fees: "This proclamation only applies prospectively to petitions that have not yet been filed. Theproclamation does not apply to aliens who: are the beneficiaries of petitions that were filed... Read More
Sep 19, 2025 New U.S. Department of State Guidance on Nonimmigrant Visa Applications: What You Need to Know The U.S. Department of State recently issued updated guidance on September 6, 2025, regarding the adjudication of nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applications. This new policy, effective immediately, introduces significant changes for individuals seeking U.S. nonimmigrant visas, emphasizing the importance of applying at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country... Read More
Sep 1, 2025 Navigating the Proposed Changes to F, J, and I Nonimmigrant Programs: What You Need to Know On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a proposed regulation that could fundamentally reshape the F, J, and I nonimmigrant programs. This proposal marks a significant departure from the Trump administration’s 2020 attempt to overhaul these programs, which never came to fruition. The 2025 proposed... Read More
Mar 3, 2025 EB-5 Update: President Trump’s $5 Million “Gold Card” Proposal – The End of EB-5 or a New Path for Wealthy Investors? The U.S. immigration landscape is once again in the spotlight following President Trump’s unexpected announcement on February 25, 2025, introducing the “Trump Gold Card”—a proposed $5 million investor visa that would replace the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Billed as an exclusive pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship, this initiative... Read More
Jan 23, 2025 Immigration Policy Shifts Under the Trump Administration: Executive Order Impacts for Employers to Date On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a series of Executive Orders (EOs) that significantly reshape U.S. immigration policy. These orders focus on border security, rescinding humanitarian programs, increasing visa applicant vetting, and attempting to limit birthright citizenship. Additionally, several executive actions implemented under the Biden Administration have been... Read More
May 10, 2024 Exploring Canadian Immigration Options for H-1B Visa Alternatives As the H-1B visa continues to be a competitive and elusive option for highly skilled international workers in the United States, many employers and employees find themselves seeking alternatives. Canada presents a viable solution with its range of LMIA-exempt work permits, which can serve as an attractive option for retaining... Read More
Nov 16, 2021 Great news for L-2 visa holders! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has entered into a settlement agreement in Shergill v. Mayorkas, which allows for L-2 visa holders to maintain work authorization while awaiting USCIS adjudication. USCIS also released a policy alert on 12 November 2021 and updated its policy manual to reflect the changes below. ... Read More
Sep 15, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. We are updating our policy... Read More