United States: Work Visas

Immigration site visits by government agencies can catch employers off guard, but proper preparation transforms potential disruption into routine compliance verification. This guide outlines essential protocols for HR teams, managers, and front-line staff to ensure accurate, professional responses when USCIS or DHS officers arrive to verify H-1B, STEM OPT, L-1, or R-1 employment information.

Employers hiring foreign nationals face critical immigration compliance decisions within the first moments of onboarding. Understanding work authorization categories, Form I-9 requirements, and worksite restrictions can prevent costly violations while supporting new employees. Learn which red flags should prompt immediate consultation with immigration counsel and how to structure a consistent onboarding protocol.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate conducts site visits to verify employer compliance with immigration petitions. Employers sponsoring foreign workers must maintain accurate documentation and ensure their actual employment practices align with approved petitions to avoid complications during these visits.

Applying for a green card while declining vaccines requires careful preparation for the immigration medical exam. Understanding how vaccination requirements, medical contraindications, and religious or moral waivers...

How can employers strengthen their I-9 practices before ICE comes knocking, and what are the biggest compliance risks companies overlook? This episode explores practical steps employers can take to improve compliance, including training staff, avoiding common document verification mistakes, and maintaining audit-ready records. The discussion also covers recent developments in ICE guidance that may expand the scope of substantive I-9 violations and increase employer liability during audits.

Explore las vías disponibles para emprendedores que buscan obtener una green card estadounidense mediante la creación de un negocio, incluyendo los programas EB-5, EB-1C y la exención por interés nacional EB-2. Descubra los requisitos de inversión, creación de empleo y estructuración empresarial necesarios para cada categoría migratoria.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a dramatic policy shift that will heavily restrict the ability of foreign nationals to apply for green cards while remaining in the United States.

Green and Spiegel LLP is a leading immigration law firm serving clients across Canada and the United States, offering comprehensive corporate and individual immigration services.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new guidance reframing adjustment of status as a discretionary option requiring heightened scrutiny, rather than the routine pathway it has been for decades. What does this policy shift mean for foreign nationals already in the United States and the employers who sponsor them, and how should immigration strategies be reassessed in light of this change?