The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119–21) brings important updates for U.S. employers in the area of immigration compliance.
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Executive Order Introduces New Registration Requirements for Certain Noncitizens
On Jan. 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order entitled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” aimed at enhancing compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 262. This statute outlines the mandatory registration and fingerprinting requirements for certain non-U.S. citizens who have not previously registered and who are staying in the
Biden Administration Changes Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families
In a move aimed at improving immigration processes and providing additional support to immigrants, the Biden administration has announced several policy changes.
Starting August 19, unauthorized spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have been in the United States for at least 10 years will be able to apply for parole in place. This provision
Biden Administration Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families and Ease the Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates, Including Dreamers
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement new measures to ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children can keep their families together. The announcement also includes measures to ease the visa process for U.S. college graduates, including Dreamers.
Process to Promote the Unity and
DACA Final Rule to Be Published Aug. 30, with Limited Effectiveness
After receipt and consideration of more than 16,000 public comments, on Aug. 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be publishing a final rule in the Federal Register implementing, with some amendments, the proposed Sept. 28, 2021 rule to establish regulations preserving and fortifying the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. (
District Court Blocks Filing of New DACA Applications
On July 16, the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a permanent injunction against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. However, the court temporarily stayed the portion of the decision that would remove DACA protections and employment authorization for current DACA recipients, while the Biden administration engages in rulemaking
DACA Suspension Invalidated
On Nov. 14, U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis held that Chad Wolf was “not lawfully serving as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security under the HAS [Homeland Security Act] when he issued the Wolf Memorandum” in July, which suspended new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program applications and limited renewals. Accordingly, Wolf lacked the
Greenberg Traurig Attorney Ian Macdonald Discusses Supreme Court Ruling on DACA in SHRM
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Ian Macdonald is featured in SHRM discussing the recent Supreme Court ruling on the DACA program protecting Dreamers from deportation. In the article titled, “What the Supreme Court Ruling on DACA Means for Employers,” Macdonald addresses what the recent decision means for Dreamers and outlined recommended next steps for U.S. employers based
Supreme Court of the United States Upholds DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
In a 5-4 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts on Department of Homeland Security et al vs. Regents of the University of California, the Supreme Court held that the DACA rescission was improper under the Administrative Procedures Act.
In the decision, Chief Justice Roberts concludes “that the acting secretary violated the [Administrative Procedure
USCIS Announces More Fees and Fee Increases—UPDATE: Extension of Comment Period
As we previously reported here, USCIS published a notice of proposed rulemaking for an adjustment of fees to meet operational needs. Today, USCIS announced an extension of the comment period on the proposed fee increases for future years from Dec. 16 to Dec. 30, 2019.
USCIS stated:
SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)