Tag: Immigration Law

Posted January 21, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Operation Metro Surge: How Employers Can Prepare & Respond

We are fielding many questions from our clients stemming from Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Below, we’ve included some information about common topics to assist employers in navigating this difficult and unprecedented situation. ICE/DHS Onsite Visits. …

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 17, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Trump Administration Reaffirms and Expands Travel Bans

On December 16, 2025, the Trump Administration issued another presidential proclamation, reaffirming and expanding the restriction of entry of foreign nationals from certain countries. This recent proclamation is an expansion and reaffirmation of an earlier presidential proclamation he issued on …

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 December 5, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

USCIS Pause on Immigration Benefits Requests of Foreign Nationals of Travel Ban Countries

UPDATE: AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2026 Following our article below, posted on December 4, 2025, the administration issued a suspension on entry to the United States on December 16, 2025 that expanded the earlier June 4, 2025 partial and full …

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 August 1, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Important Visa Updates from the U.S. Department of State: New Visa Integrity Fee and Limitations on Visa Validity and Interview Waivers

There are several recent changes about visas to the United States, including a new visa integrity fee that will be imposed on all foreign nationals needing nonimmigrant visas, limitations on validity periods, and limitations on visa interview waiver interviews. More …

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

E-Verify Issues Guidance on Revocation of Certain Employment Authorization Documents

On June 20, 2025, E-Verify issued guidance on certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that DHS has revoked for individuals whose parole has been terminated.  The guidance advises employers to regularly generate the Status Change Report to identify E-Verify cases created …

Posted June 10, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Trump Administration Issues Travel Bans

On June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a presidential proclamation, restricting the entry of foreign nationals from certain countries. Its justification for issuing the travel bans is, according to the Administration, based on foreign policy, national security, and counterterrorism …

Posted May 21, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) For Afghanistan

On May 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Afghanistan’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Afghanistan’s TPS designation and related benefits will terminate on July 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Who does this termination impact? This termination …

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 April 1, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

Department of Homeland Security Terminates Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) Parole Programs, Effective April 24, 2025

UPDATE: On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court granted a stay allowing the Department of Homeland Security to terminate the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program pending further litigation. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services issued guidance on June …

Posted March 31, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration, Immigration Law

Administration Seeks to Implement Mandatory Alien Registration, Effective April 11, 2025

On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was implementing a registration requirement, requiring certain foreign nationals to register their presence in the United States as part of the directives in Executive Order 14159.  DHS …

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 February 17, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law

The Department of State Has Changed the Eligibility Requirements for a Visa Interview Waiver

The Department of State recently changed the eligibility requirements for the Visa Interview Waiver appointments, or Dropbox appointments, for Indian nationals. Previously, it allowed Indian nonimmigrant visa applicants to waive the visa interview if they were renewing their nonimmigrant visa …

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 …