Insights

Effective September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has updated its guidance for nonimmigrant (e.g., B, E, F, H, J,  L, O, TN, etc.) visa applicants: interviews should now be scheduled at the U.S. Embassy or...

In our prior Client Alerts, we advised employers of New York State’s Paid Prenatal Leave Law, effective January 1, 2025. In summary, the statute amended Labor Law § 196-b to mandate that private-sector employers provide up...

The Trump administration announced a new “travel ban” that will fully or partially suspend visa issuance to citizens of 19 countries whose vetting and screening processes have been deemed deficient by the US government....

On Tuesday, May 27th it was reported that the Trump Administration ordered U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world to temporarily cease scheduling student (F and M) and exchange visitor (J) visa interviews while the...

Beginning April 11, 2025 the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing a new registration requirement mandating that certain foreign nationals register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or...

The situation involving international travel for foreign nationals – including permanent residents (green card holders), visa holders and others who are eligible to legally enter the US – is evolving on a daily basis....

The Trump administration has announced that aggressive enforcement of immigration laws in the workplace will be a top priority in the coming months. Below is an overview of several anticipated changes and how employers can...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has now announced that the initial registration period for the 2025 H-1B lottery will open at 12:00 noon EST on March 7, 2025, and run through 12:00 noon EST on March 24,...

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will open registration for its annual H-1B visa lottery in March. While we are still waiting for the announcement of exact dates and additional details, now is the time to...

The re-election of Donald Trump is certain to bring major changes to the immigration landscape in 2025, and beyond. While the policy details and timelines remain unclear, the immigration team at Kauff McGuire & Margolis...