Demystifying Immigration Law
Update from Washington: Employer's Preview of Immigration Restrictions from the Administration
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced its H-2A Transition Plan for updating its Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system based on the preliminary injunction (known as the Kansas Order) issued by the U.S. District...more
Seventeen states joined in a suit in June to block the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing its new rule providing more protections to farmworkers employed as H-2A temporary visa holders. Now, Judge Lisa Godbey Wood of...more
The month of July 2024 was a busy month for Canada’s immigration programs. The most notable event was the Express Entry draw on July 30, 2024, when 964 “invitations to apply” (ITAs) were issued, targeting candidates through...more
1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the...more
This complimentary webinar will be led by Richard M. Green, Partner & Chair of CDF's Immigration Practice Group, and will delve into the critical aspects of the H-1B visa. This webinar will explore general eligibility, recent...more
The U.S. Department of Labor recently distributed randomized H-2B group assignments. In the past, there have been a sufficient number of visas reserved for Group A to meet the initial visa cap of 33,000. Group A and Group B...more
Labor Shortages in Key Professional and Technical Positions - Despite recent layoffs in many industries, automotive and manufacturing employers continue to experience difficulty hiring for key professional and technical...more
Sponsoring up-and-coming colleagues, particularly those from underrepresented groups, has become more widespread over the last decade. This sponsorship relationship is critical for the development, retention, and success of...more
On March 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the FY2024 H-1B cap lottery was complete. The results: a historically low selection rate—with many multinational companies reporting that...more
Litigator Mary Kate Fernandez will present a one-hour CLE regarding the upcoming changes to the H-1B visa and how those changes will affect the sponsorship process. The H-1B visa is a valuable tool for US employers looking...more
A basketball player from the Dominican Republic could be the first prospective National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athlete to secure an O-1 temporary work visa for those with “extraordinary ability” in athletics...more
As U.S. companies struggle to find workers to fill their rosters, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), offered a reprieve through the authorization of supplemental...more
1. Choosing the Right Legal Structure - 1.1 Introduction - Establishing a business entity in the United States can be an important strategic step for any international company that wants to avail itself of the world’s...more
In a recently published statement of changes, the UK government announced wide-ranging changes to the UK Immigration Rules, including the launch of new Global Mobility routes, a High Potential Individual route, and a Scale-up...more
Immigration Law has a reputation for being something only multinational companies are concerned with, but is that true? How can companies use immigration law to identify the best talent for their organizations? Join host Bill...more
President Biden has proposed sweeping changes to U.S. immigration law, contained in the pending U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021. This piece of proposed legislation, as introduced into Congress by the bill’s lead sponsors, Sen....more
The Biden administration decided to let a highly publicized temporary worker visa ban expire on March 31, 2021. Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (“Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S....more
When President Joe Biden revoked the immigrant visa ban, but not the nonimmigrant visa ban or 14-day travel restrictions, it seemed there might be problems ahead. New restrictions on National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to the...more
Donald Trump extended two directives restricting the admission of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants to the U.S. Specifically, Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10014 restricting the admission of first-time immigrants and...more
On December 2, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld preliminary injunctions blocking USCIS from enforcing the “new” Public Charge Rule in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The Court found the rule was...more
Earlier this year, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation restricting foreign nationals from entering the United States on certain temporary work visas through at least December 31, 2020 (“the Proclamation”). On...more
Employers need to ready themselves for investigations from the Department of Labor (DOL) into the use of H-1B visas. Without Congressional oversight or legislative changes, the Trump Administration has changed the policies...more
On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation that continues and extends the effects of his earlier Proclamation 10014 (April 22, 2020), banning the entry of many immigrants to the United States (“U.S.”). The new...more
Presidential Proclamation - On June 22, 2020, the White House announced an extension and expansion of Proclamation 10014, which was originally announced on April 22, 2020 and restricted the issuance of and entry on immigrant...more