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Nonimmigrant Visa
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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Four Immigration Developments Employers Should Know
Several recent immigration developments have immediate implications for employers managing foreign national workforces. Here are four issues to have on your radar. 1. DHS Proposes Eliminating the 60-Day Grace Period…
Immigration Blog
DHS Seeks to Roll Back Grace Period for H-1B, Other Employment-Based Nonimmigrants Following Employment Termination
On Sept. 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period currently available to many employment-based nonimmigrants following the…
The Insightful Immigration Blog
From USCIS Approval to Consular Refusal: Is a 214(b) Denial of an O-1 Visa Legally Justified?
By Cyrus Mehta
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Manjeeta Chowdhary * For many beneficiaries, approval of an O-1 petition by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) feels like the final hurdle has been…
GT Israel Law Blog
U.S. Consular Operations in Israel Resume
Following an extended suspension tied to ongoing security conditions in the region, U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel…
EB-5 Insights
U.S. Consular Operations in Israel Resume
U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel Aviv and the pause in consular processing.
Inside Business Immigration
Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in Their Country of Residence — Implications for Employers and Employees
On Sept. 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued updated guidance directing that nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants (E, F, H, J, L, O, etc.) must generally schedule their visa…
Employers' Lawyers Blog
Department of State Narrows Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility
Ann Lee 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…
Employers' Lawyers Blog
Significant Reductions in Nonimmigrant Visa Validity for Dozens of Countries
Chris Thomas 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…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
State Department Launches Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Availability Tools
Quick Hits The Immigrant Visa (IV) Scheduling Status Tool provides foreign nationals clarity regarding the month and year that recently scheduled immigrant visa (IV) interviews became “documentarily complete” (fees paid…
Labor & Employment Law Blog
What Do Employers Need to Know About the New DHS Alien Registration Requirement?
By Greg Berk, Jonathan E. Meyer
As further implementation of the January 20, 2025 Executive Orders, DHS recently published an interim final rule regarding the requirement that certain non-citizens register with the U.S. Department of Homeland…