By: Dawn Lurie, Mia Batista, and Fanny Wong

On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued the Securing Our Borders executive order, citing national security, crime prevention, and the protection of American interests as justification for terminating categorical parole programs for certain Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Then

Continue Reading Venezuelan 2023 TPS and CHNV Parole Get the Axe—What Employers Need to Know

If you have been following immigration news and are wondering how changes in Washington might affect your workforce, you are not alone. Senate Joint Resolution 8 (S.J. Res. 8) in the 119th Congress aims to undo a USCIS regulation that grants certain eligible applicants a 540-day automatic extension of their

Continue Reading Countdown to Chaos? The 540-Day EAD Extension in Legislative Crosshairs

By: Peace Ibe and Mia Batista

In a significant policy update, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially waived the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for individuals applying for Adjustment of Status (AOS). Effective January 22, 2024, USCIS will no longer require applicants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of

Continue Reading USCIS Removes COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants

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Continue Reading Webinar: Compliance Chatter Virtual Meetings, January Session

The message for 2025 is clear: compliance is not optional, and preparation is essential. Review your policies, automate, and innovate where possible, train your staff, develop job aids, and strengthen your compliance program. And remember—while there’s no need to panic, ICE won’t send you a calendar reminder before their visit.

Continue Reading Act Now, Don’t Panic Later. Dress Warmly for ICE

This blog was updated from a Seyfarth Legal Alert published on January 21.

On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued multiple immigration-related Executive Orders focusing on border security, rolling back humanitarian programs, increased vetting of visa applicants, and an attempt to end birthright citizenship. In addition, many executive orders

Continue Reading Executive Orders Give First Insight into Trump Administration Immigration Priorities

By: Dawn Lurie, Olivia Scofield, and Isabella Cohen

This blog was updated from a Seyfarth Legal Alert published on January 16.

On January 10, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced important changes that will benefit noncitizens who have applied for or currently hold Temporary Protected

Continue Reading Parting Gifts from the Biden Administration: TPS Extensions Ukraine, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Sudan

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a settlement with Brick & Bourbon, a Minnesota-based restaurant group, for violations of federal anti-discrimination laws in its employment eligibility verification practices. This case bears resemblance to previous DOJ settlements in which employees were asked for more or different documents during the employment

Continue Reading A New Year, A New Warning: DOJ’s First 2025 Settlement Highlights IRCA’s Anti-Discrimination Compliance

By: Dawn Lurie, Mahsa Aliaskari, and Brooke Gary

Along with the New Year, January 1st also marks the implementation of a new Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State.

Each month, the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) chooses whether it will follow the Dates

Continue Reading January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Highlights and Implications

With an incoming administration vocal about its stance on immigration enforcement and safeguarding U.S. workers, employers who hire foreign workers on H-1B visas should make certain that they are maintaining compliance with U.S. immigration regulations. To avoid potential fines, penalties, or jeopardizing the status and work authorization of H-1B employees

Continue Reading Keeping Your Ducks in H-1B Row: Compliance Strategies for Employers