In the past three months, the Trump administration has implemented a series of stringent immigration policies that have significantly impacted visa applicants and their sponsors. These measures include enhanced security...more
4/25/2025
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Vetting ,
Visas
In April 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began actively enforcing long-standing federal noncitizen registration laws that had been essentially inactive for years. Many noncitizens living in the United States...more
1. What is “alien registration”?
Alien registration is a federal legal requirement under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It requires most noncitizens who remain in the U.S. for more than 30 days...more
Across the Mountain West—Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—physician shortages are straining healthcare systems, particularly in rural and frontier communities. In response, state legislatures in the...more
3/27/2025
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H-1B ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Immigration Procedures ,
J-1 Visas ,
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O-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability ,
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Regulatory Reform ,
State and Local Government ,
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Visas
By Samantha Wolfe The United States faces a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics struggle to find qualified workers, leading to increased patient...more
3/14/2025
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J-1 Visas ,
O-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability ,
PERM ,
Visas
The Trump administration has initiated a series of significant changes to U.S. immigration policy following the President’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. These actions, executed through executive orders and policy...more
1/23/2025
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Immigration Reform ,
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Visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is finalizing a critical regulatory change to permanently increase the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days for certain...more
12/11/2024
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H-1B ,
H-4 Spouses ,
Immigration ,
L-2 Visas ,
New Rules ,
Political Asylum ,
Refugees ,
Temporary Protected Status ,
USCIS
The U.S. Department of State has announced a major update to the Exchange Visitor Skills List, effective December 9, 2024. This is the first significant revision in 15 years and removes the two-year home-residency requirement...more
12/9/2024
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India ,
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STEM ,
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Visas ,
Waivers
As the dust settles from the 2024 US presidential election, businesses with a significant international workforce are bracing for potential shifts in immigration policy. Former President Donald J. Trump’s return to office...more
11/7/2024
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DACA ,
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Foreign Nationals ,
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Immigration ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
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Risk Assessment ,
STEM
As we move through Fall 2024, employers navigating the PERM labor certification process face a range of challenges. The process—essential for sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency—has become more complex due to...more
Portugal’s recent addition to the U.S. Department of State’s E-2 Treaty List has created a valuable opportunity for both Portuguese citizens and Brazilians with dual citizenship. For entrepreneurs and investors seeking to...more
In the pursuit of U.S. permanent residency, employers often turn to the PERM labor certification process to sponsor employees. However, there exist alternative pathways to obtaining a green card, one of which is the National...more
As we delve into the February 2024 Visa Bulletin, it’s evident that the priority dates for employer-based immigrant petitions continue to face minimal advancement, contributing to prolonged wait times for immigrant visas...more
2/8/2024
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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made several noteworthy announcements this week regarding H-1B cap registration timing, the expansion of online filings, and fee increases for immigration and...more
On January 24, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced significant changes regarding untimely filed requests for change of status or extension of stay for nonimmigrants, particularly under...more