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Insight, News, and Strategy on Immigration Matters Around the World
The Immigration Blog published by Jackson Lewis P.C. focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to immigration in the workplace. It covers topics such as employer obligations under immigration laws, visa and work authorization processes, government enforcement actions, and policy changes affecting immigrant workers. The blog addresses practical implications for employers, including responses to government notices, visa adjudication delays, and discrimination concerns related to national origin. It also discusses regulatory updates from agencies like USCIS, EEOC, and the Department of State, and provides guidance on managing risks associated with immigration benefits, employee documentation, and workplace investigations involving immigrant employees.
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USCIS Announces Reduction of EAD Validity Period for Foreign Nationals in Certain Categories
USCIS has announced the reduction of the maximum validity period from five years to 18 months for employment authorization documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens or foreign nationals beginning Dec. 5, 2025.
The change to USCIS’ Policy Manual reduces…
Employers Can Expect Higher H‑1B/H‑4 Visa Denials + Delays as State Department Expands Review of Applicants’ Social‑Media Presence
Takeaways
- Starting 12.15.25, all H‑1B visa applicants and their H‑4 dependents must make their social‑media profiles public.
- Consular officers will scrutinize social-media activity, resumes and online work history.
- Employers sponsoring H-1B workers should anticipate possible delays, administrative processing or denials,
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DOL’s Recently Launched “Project Firewall” Increases Employer Risks + Penalties for H-1B Practices
Takeaways
- The launch of Project Firewall signals the current administration’s tougher, more restrictive stance on high-skilled immigration.
- Key aspects of the enforcement initiative include increased investigations, interagency coordination, greater employer accountability and intent to protect American workers.
- Employers should review
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USCIS Announces Review of Green Cards Issued to Individuals from 19 Countries, Halt of Afghan-Related Immigration Requests
Takeaways
- The Trump Administration will review all green cards issued to individuals from 19 “countries of concern.”
- The DHS has indefinitely stopped processing Afghan-related immigration requests.
- President Trump stated his goal is to “permanently pause migration from all Third World
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Court Grants Emergency Stay on FMCSA Interim Final Rule Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses
After temporarily pausing a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule, the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. has taken the additional action of granting an emergency stay order over the rule.
The rule is aimed at…
Court Temporarily Pauses FMCSA Interim Final Rule Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses
The federal appeals court in the District of Columbia has placed a temporary administrative stay on implementation of a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule that would limit issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs)…
FMCSA Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Announces Interim Final Rule
DHS Announces End of EAD Auto-Extensions for Foreign Nationals’ Pending Renewals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Oct. 29, 2025, it is ending the practice of USCIS automatically extending validity of employment authorization documents (EADs) of foreign nationals who have timely filed filing renewal applications in certain employment authorization…
USCIS Issues Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Petition Fee Under Presidential Proclamation
USCIS has released guidance on President Donald Trump’s Sept. 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” introducing a new $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B nonimmigrant visa petitions.
USCIS on Oct. 20, 2025, issued guidance clarifying…