Jesse E. Goldfarb News Archive

Posted May 26, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

What to Know About the New USCIS Adjustment of Status Policy

On May 22, 2026, without advance notice, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change in its approach to adjudicating applications for permanent residence. Under its new policy, foreign nationals are largely required to seek permanent residence through …

Posted January 13, 2026

Proof of Lawful Immigration Status: What to Carry

By law, all non-citizens age 18 and older are required to carry proof of their immigration status at all times. Below is a list of documents that may be used to show your current status. For most temporary residents, this …

Posted January 2, 2026

Nilan Johnson Lewis Announces New Shareholder Promotions

MINNEAPOLIS (January 2, 2026) – Nilan Johnson Lewis P.A. announces that Alia M. Abdi, Allison M. Lange Garrison, Jesse E. Goldfarb, and Kelly P. Magnus have been elected as shareholders, effective January 1, 2026. “These promotions reflect Alia, Allison, Jesse, …

Posted December 29, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

DHS Finalizes New Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Lottery

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced a final rule which will amend the selection process for H-1B registrations. The rule — which will to take effect with the FY2027 H-1B registration period in March 2026 — …

Posted December 22, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Illinois Expands Employee Protections: SB2339, The Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act

On December 12, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2339 into law as Public Act 104-0455, bringing significant updates to Illinois’ Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. This legislation, now effective immediately, redefines employer responsibilities around employment eligibility verification …

Posted December 11, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Employer Response Plans to ICE Worksite Enforcement Actions: A Guide for Response Strategies to Increased Targeted Operations in The Twin Cities

Federal immigration authorities have recently conducted targeted operations in the Twin Cities, with arrests reported and heightened enforcement visible in public spaces and workplaces. In response, the City of Minneapolis issued an executive order banning any City-owned or City-controlled parking …

Posted October 29, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Department of Homeland Security Suspends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization

The Department of Homeland Security has announced an interim final rule, suspending its practice of automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EAD) for renewal applications in certain categories, including employment-based categories. With this new rule, individuals who timely file applications …

Posted October 22, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

UPDATED OCT 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 and 2021 TPS Designation for Venezuela

Updated Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela On September 5, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a final order setting aside DHS Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate the …

Posted October 2, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Impacts of Federal Government Shutdown On Business Immigration

The United States federal government has shut down as of midnight (EDT), October 1, 2025. Because several different federal agencies oversee the adjudication and enforcement of immigration law, we expect the impact of the shutdown will vary depending on the …

Posted September 20, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Updated: White House Proclamation Restricting U.S. Entry of H-1B Holders Without $100,000 Fee Payment*

Updates Following its Proclamation on Friday, September 19, 2025, the White House released a clarifying H-1B FAQ the day the Proclamation took effect. The FAQ states that the new $100,000 fee does not apply in the following situations: The H-1B …

Posted July 17, 2025 with Tags Firm News

Nilan Johnson Lewis Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that 22 attorneys at Nilan Johnson Lewis have been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Super Lawyers list. This recognition reflects their standing among their peers and their dedication to legal excellence. Super Lawyers is …

Posted April 2, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

UPDATED OCT 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 and 2021 TPS Designation for Venezuela

Updated Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela On September 5, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a final order setting aside DHS Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate the …

Posted February 24, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

DHS Partially Vacates 2024 Temporary Protected Status Decision for Haiti

On February 24, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register partially vacating the July 1, 2024 extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). To understand the meaning of this partial vacatur, …

Posted January 22, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

2025 Executive Orders and Their Potential Impact on Business Immigration

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued more than 45 Executive Orders, many of which contain directives related to immigration. The immigration team at Nilan Johnson Lewis will be monitoring updates related to these executive orders and …

Posted October 4, 2024 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Everything You Need for the 2026 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2026)

At the beginning of each federal fiscal year (October), the Department of State conducts a lottery called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. If a person is selected, they are eligible to submit an application for permanent residence (i.e., a green …

Posted November 28, 2022 with Tags Immigration, Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Let’s Be Real: Managing Immigration Sponsorship Requirements During Company Layoffs

Over the course of the past few months, several major tech companies in the United States have announced large-scale layoffs. Major companies announcing such layoffs include Meta (formerly Facebook), Amazon, HP, Google, and Twitter. While we cannot comment on the …

Posted October 4, 2022 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Everything You Need for the 2024 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2024)

At the beginning of each federal fiscal year (October), the Department of State conducts a lottery called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. If a person is selected, they are eligible to submit an application for permanent residence (i.e., a green …

Posted November 14, 2021 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Update: E-2 Spouses are Now Also Deemed Employment Authorized Incident to Status

On November 10, 2021, the parties in Shergill, et al v Mayorkas reached an important settlement that now affords an automatic extension of employment authorization for up to 180 days in narrowly defined circumstances for H-4 and L-2 dependent spouses.  In addition, …

Posted October 25, 2021 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

PERMission to Hire Foreign Workers: New Factors to Consider in PERM Recruitment Obligations in light of Facebook Settlement

Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice and Facebook settled a U.S. worker discrimination lawsuit involving the recruitment practices of the social media giant in its sponsorship of foreign workers for permanent residence. At the same time, the U.S. Department …

Posted October 7, 2021

Everything You Need for the 2023 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2023)

At the beginning of each federal fiscal year (October), the Department of State conducts a lottery called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. If a person is selected, they are eligible to submit an application for permanent residence (i.e., a green …