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The State Of Trump’s Immigration Policy: What Employers MUST Know (Video)
As the Trump administration reshapes U.S. immigration enforcement, employers face unprecedented scrutiny and potential liability for workforce compliance failures. Immigration attorneys from Green & Spiegel LLP break down the critical policy shifts, enforcement priorities, and strategic steps businesses must take to protect themselves in this rapidly evolving legal landscape.
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A New Twist In The Salvadoran TPS Saga: USCIS Authorizes Work Through September 9, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued Individual Notices permitting certain Salvadoran Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries to demonstrate continued work authorization through September 9, 2026. This development arrives weeks after most TPS-based Employment Authorization Documents expired, creating challenges for employers and employees navigating reverification procedures and compliance requirements.
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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EB-1 Visa: Everything You Need To Know 2026
La visa EB-1 representa una de las vías más rápidas hacia la residencia permanente en Estados Unidos, diseñada específicamente para personas con habilidades extraordinarias, profesores e investigadores destacados, y ejecutivos multinacionales. ¿Cuáles son los requisitos específicos para cada subcategoría y cómo puede maximizar sus posibilidades de éxito en el proceso de solicitud? Esta guía detalla el proceso completo desde la petición I-140 h
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Akalan Law Firm
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Two More Down As The Bell Continues To Toll For TPS
USCIS has confirmed the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Burma and South Sudan, effective August 7, 2026, invalidating all TPS-based Employment Authorization Documents from these countries. Employers must now immediately reverify affected employees and ensure they possess alternative valid work authorization or face potential compliance violations. This development adds Burma and South Sudan to the growing list of terminated TPS designations that includes Haiti, Syria, and Yemen.
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Policy Week In Review – August 7, 2026
The Senate advances critical legislative priorities including NLRB confirmations, Russian sanctions, and government funding measures before its August recess, while House Republicans launch investigations into union political spending and President Trump issues executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. The IRS provides new guidance on overtime tax deductions as Washington prepares for a month-long break.
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Littler Mendelson
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The Bell Rings Louder: TPS Deadlines Draw Near
The pace of change in employment authorization policy has long been relentless, but the developments of the last several days have been particularly significant. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance, courts permitted several Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations to proceed, and a stay was denied in litigation challenging the TPS provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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USCIS Updates Policy Manual, Expanding Authority To Deny Incomplete Filings Without First Issuing RFEs Or NOIDs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Aug. 5, 2026, issued Policy Alert PA-2026-05 updating and significantly shifting the USCIS Policy Manual provisions governing evidence, denials, and post-decision actions. The update clarifies that USCIS, in its discretion, may deny immigration benefit requests that lack required initial evidence or otherwise fail to establish eligibility without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID).
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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D.C. District Court Lifts Stay Blocking Termination Of Haiti TPS
Following a U.S. Supreme Court order and subsequent D.C. Circuit action, the federal court injunction that temporarily blocked the termination of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status has been lifted. While TPS beneficiaries can no longer rely on the court-ordered stay for continued protection, the underlying constitutional challenge remains active with further proceedings scheduled. Haitian TPS holders and their employers now face critical decisions regarding employment authorization and alternative immigrati
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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How To Apply For A UK Visa From The USA: 2026 Guide
US citizens planning to visit, work, study or settle in the UK must navigate a digital visa application system that now relies on Electronic Travel Authorisations and eVisas rather than traditional visa vignettes. Understanding the biometric appointment process, VFS Global centre locations, and current processing times is essential for a successful application. This guide explains each step of applying for UK entry clearance from the United States, from determining whether you need a visa to accessing your
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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers
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Recent Developments In US Immigration Law
U.S. immigration law has undergone major changes affecting international students, H-1B visa holders, and domestic travelers. A new DHS rule eliminates "duration of status" admissions for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, replacing them with fixed admission periods and shortened grace periods. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court declined to reinstate the $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee, and reports indicate heightened ICE enforcement at airports during domestic travel, even for individuals with pending
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Federal Court Of Appeals Upholds Ruling Against $100K H-1B Fee
Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. The firm maintains offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, serving clients with expertise in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility. With dedicated teams for Canadian and U.S. immigration matters, the firm delivers strategic counsel for companies and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.
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