As of October 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is eliminating the automatic extension of work authorization benefits for those renewing an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in eligible categories. For many foreign nationals in the United States, the ability to work is dependent upon U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approving an
On September 24, 2025, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that aims to change the H-1B cap lottery selection process to a weighted entry system that would increase the chances of selection for higher paid workers (that is, higher paid in relation to others in similar occupations in
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a new initiative (“Project Firewall”) to enhance, and likely increase the overall number of, investigations for H-1B program compliance. While we do not have any more specific information at this time, employers with any sponsored H-1B workers should be aware of the increased risk of a site
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 13, 2025 the termination of the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after determining that the conditions in Afghanistan no longer support a TPS designation. The termination will be effective July 12, 2025*. DHS has automatically extended the validity of employment
In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz is joined by immigration attorney Nina Pelc-Faszcza to discuss the shifting terrain of immigration enforcement under the new presidential administration. With executive orders making headlines and workplace audits on the rise, employers—particularly in education and nonprofit sectors—are wondering about their rights and responsibilities.
Late Breaking News – Jan. 22, 2025: Shortly after we sent this alert out, it was announced that acting U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman has issued a directive that rescinds the Biden Administration’s guidelines for DHS enforcement actions in or near “protected” or “sensitive” areas.
With the new presidential administration’s hard stance
As we head into another Trump presidency later this month, many U.S. employers are wondering how the new administration’s strong stance on immigration might impact their organization, including its ability to hire and retain foreign workers. While we don’t know exactly what changes will occur, this article details a few ways in which the incoming
UPDATE:
On August 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas administratively stayed DHS from granting parole in place under this new “Keeping Families Together” program for 14 days. The Court has since extended this stay through September 23rd, and further extensions are possible. While the stay order is in
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is launching a stateside visa renewal pilot program that will allow certain eligible H-1B visa holders to apply to renew their visa stamp from within the United States during a defined time period. The H-1B visa is for foreign nationals who are working in the United States in professional