Immigration

Trump order seeks overhaul of H-1B visas

04/25/2017

President Trump has long believed that foreign H-1B visa holders take good jobs from American workers. The visas are intended to help employers fill technical jobs for which not enough American workers can be found.

I-9 documents: Beware the ‘green card trap’

04/20/2017

A Papa John’s pizza franchise with 31 locations in Florida was ordered to pay $140,000 as part of a U.S. Justice Department investigation.

What H-1B rule changes mean for employers

04/16/2017

Recent rule-tightening by the Trump administration seeks to curtail abuses and force companies to use coveted H-1B slots for high-paying, specialized positions.

Trump club seeks H-2B workers

04/12/2017

The Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County, N.Y., has applied to the U.S. Department of Labor for eight H-2B visas.

More ICE agents signal Trump’s looming I-9 enforcement push

04/06/2017

The Trump administration plans to hire 10,000 more Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Survey: Mandatory E-Verify has employer support

04/04/2017

83% of employers either “strongly” or “somewhat” would support a mandatory electronic verification system.

Trump administration & immigration: What employers need to know

03/15/2017

The controversial travel ban has created chaos for many travelers and their employers.

USCIS stops expediting H-1B visas

03/13/2017

The Trump administration has suspended expedited processing of H-1B visas effective April 3, the first business day following the close of the annual lottery that determines who will receive one of the 85,000 coveted visas.

Trump administration weighs H-1B visa reform

03/02/2017

The buzz around Washington in recent weeks signals that revamping the H-1B visa process is an issue the Trump administration is eager to address.

Use new ‘smart’ Form I-9 going forward

01/26/2017

Use of the latest Form I-9 is now mandatory for employers that hire new employees.