The legislation provides multi-year funding for federal immigration enforcement agencies and related operations.
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OPT Under Scrutiny: What Increased ICE Enforcement Means for Employers
ICE leadership emphasized that misuse of the foreign student employment framework is viewed as a compliance and national security concern.
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ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations
On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet, expanding the categories of errors classified as substantive violations and potentially increasing employer liability. The update also reduces the availability of corrective measures during a Form I-9 inspection.
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The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the current shutdown, most DHS immigration functions continue, but the impact may vary across agencies and programs. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department
The US Government’s Expanding Use of AI in Immigration Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Investors
The U.S. government is rapidly expanding its use of AI across immigration and visa adjudications. While much of the public discussion focuses on efficiency and enforcement, these developments carry concrete and immediate implications for employers sponsoring foreign talent and investors pursuing U.S. immigration pathways, including EB-5, E-2, L-1, H-1B, O-1, and employment-based green cards.
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Business Visitors, Training Visas, and Compliance Risks: What Employers Need to Know
The line between permissible business visitor activities and unauthorized employment has come under heightened scrutiny. A recent large-scale raid – where foreign nationals were found working on B-1/ESTA entries – demonstrates how costly missteps can be.
ICE’s Use of Blackie’s Warrants in Worksite Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know
When ICE agents arrive at the workplace with a judicially issued civil warrant, employers face tough choices balancing cooperation with law enforcement and safeguarding constitutional rights. This post breaks down the legal distinctions between Blackie’s warrants, criminal warrants, and ICE administrative forms, explores recent court decisions, and offers strategies to help businesses prepare and respond appropriately to worksite enforcement actions.
USCIS Announces FY 2026 H‑1B Cap Reached: Key Considerations for US Employers
USCIS has reached the H-1B cap for FY 2026, ending new cap-subject filings until next year. Employers should consider alternative visa options and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
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Potential Immigration Impacts of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
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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DHS Final Rule: Quicker and Costlier Fines for Immigration-Related Violations
On June 27, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule that compresses the civil penalty timeline under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Although the text focuses on fines against non-citizens, the new procedure may reshape the enforcement framework that U.S. employers encounter whenever Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reviews Form