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Employers may encounter employees who are spouses of H-1B, L-1, or E-2 visa holders. This guide explains how work authorization is granted in each category, what documentation is acceptable, and how extensions and expirations affect continued employment eligibility.
U.S. employers should plan for delays as DOS rolls back visa interview waivers starting Sept. 2, 2025—most foreign nationals will require in-person interviews.
July 18, 2025 – USCIS has announced that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet the FY 2026 regular and advanced degree caps. Petitions not selected in the lottery will not…
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has reportedly lifted the temporary pause on scheduling F-1 (student), J-1 (exchange visitor), and M-1 (vocational student) visa appointments. In connection with the resumption…
President Trump has issued a new Presidential Proclamation imposing visa and entry restrictions on nationals from 19 countries. These restrictions are based on deficiencies viewed by the Administration in identity-management,…
UPDATE: Subsequent to our initial post, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would proceed with revoking parole granted under the CHNV parole programs. Foreign nationals would receive notification…
On May 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling in National TPS Alliance v. Noem, affirming that certain immigration documents issued under…
Recent media coverage from Politico reports that the U.S. Department of State has paused new F-1, M-1 and J-1 visa interview appointments abroad. This pause is apparently related to a broader review…
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