By Ann Lee
Beginning on September 2, 2025, U.S. consulates will implement a more restrictive version of the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview waiver (IW) program. The IW program is also commonly referred to as “drop box” visa appointments,
The Employers' Lawyers Blog, published by Holland & Hart, focuses on legal developments affecting employers, particularly in labor and employment law. It covers topics such as state-specific employment law updates, wage and hour regulations, employee leave policies including family and medical leave expansions, workplace rights notices, and compliance with new legislative requirements. The blog also addresses practical employer concerns like uniform cost responsibilities, retirement savings program mandates, and immigration-related employment issues such as visa interview procedures. It provides guidance on adapting employer policies and practices to evolving legal standards across various jurisdictions.
By Ann Lee
Beginning on September 2, 2025, U.S. consulates will implement a more restrictive version of the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview waiver (IW) program. The IW program is also commonly referred to as “drop box” visa appointments,…
By Chris Thomas
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently revised its visa reciprocity schedules for numerous countries, significantly reducing the duration of nonimmigrant visa validity to three months and a single entry in many cases. These changes…
By Patrick Bernal and Joseph Robertson
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Stanley v. City of Sanford, No. 23-997, addressing the scope of protections available to retired workers under Title I of the…
By Adam Bouka
With summer temperatures rising and OSHA’s heat hazard enforcement intensifying, Human Resources and SHEA (Safety, Health, Environmental, and Awareness) teams play a critical role in keeping their organizations compliant—and employees safe. On January 16, 2025,…
By Chris Thomas
The Trump administration terminated the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela parole (CHNV parole) program on June 12, 2025. See our initial guidance here. According to the administration, notices have been sent to affected parolees advising:…
By Chris Thomas
Note: On June 24, 2025 an article was published that provided an update to this topic titled “CHNV Update: Revocations and USCIS Guidance Trigger Urgent Employer Action.”
The administration terminated the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela parole (CHNV…