In her blog post “Trump’s Travel Ban: Take Two“, partner Kelly Dempsey explains that the recent U.S. travel bans will significantly impact families and those planning international adoptions, creating new complexities. Kelly’s post explores how the evolving restrictions intersect immigration law with family law, offering essential insights for individuals navigating these challenging times.
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I-9 Alert! New Form I-9
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published an updated version of the Form I-9. The revised Form I-9 has an edition date of 1/20/2025 and an expiration date of 5/31/2027. The updated Form I-9 is already available on the USCIS website.
Timing Considerations
While multiple previous editions of Form I-9 remain valid until their
H-1B Cap Season: FY2026 Registration Dates and Information
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the FY2026 H-1B Cap Registration dates. Below is a summary of some information that you should know:
- This year’s initial registration period for the H-1B cap lottery will be from noon Eastern Time on March 7 to noon Eastern Time on March 24, 2025.
- Caution: H-1B Cap Registration ends at noon on March 24, not at the close of business nor at
Must-Knows for Those Considering Layoffs if They Lose Federal Funding
With the Trump administration pursuing an (at least temporarily blocked) freeze on federal funding, recipients of grants and other federal funds may be considering how to carry out force reductions or layoffs if the need arises.
I collaborated with Labor & Employment colleagues Steven Ludwig and Erika Page on an Alert addressing various requirements employers
What Should You Do If ICE Comes Knocking?
Plenty of employers are wondering how they might be affected by the new administration’s focus on immigration enforcement.
Immigration Practice Co-Chair Ali Brodie worked with Hospitality Practice Chair Carolyn Richmond and Labor and Employment partner Alexander Bogdan to create this helpful guide on how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows up at your
H-1B Lottery for FY 2025 Complete
USCIS recently announced that the agency received enough H-1B petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
USCIS has been slow in issuing the non-selection notices to registrants through their online accounts over
Alert – Second Lottery on FY 2025 Regular Cap H-1Bs
On July 30th, USCIS determined that not enough H-1B petition filings in the regular cap were submitted during the initial filing period from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. USCIS will select additional registrations to reach the allotted H-1B numbers and will notify selected registrants through the myUSCIS account. The selection notice will include
The Immigration Impact of the “Unionized” Foreign Athlete
The traditional concept of the student/athlete continues to evolve. Recently, the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team voted to unionize. In the not-too-distant past, the NCAA permitted college athletes to be paid for their Name, Image and Likeness (“NIL”). Restated more simply, college athletes can now receive compensation for their craft and further might soon be
Stateside Pilot Program Will Issue H-1B Visa Stamps From Within the U.S.
On January 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will begin accepting online H-1B visa stamp applications at this web address for a limited number of qualifying applicants to receive H-1B visa stamps from within the U.S. rather than at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. This long-awaited pilot program is initially only for certain individuals
Fox Rothschild Invites You! Immigration Employer Compliance Seminars
The co-chairs of Fox Rothschild’s Immigration practice group will be making presentations in many Fox offices on Immigration Compliance: What Employers Need to Know over the next few months. These presentations include an overview of immigration and workplace compliance, including Form I-9 and government inspections.
Topics:
- Specifics about executing the I-9 under current rules
- Documenting