United States: Work Visas

Under the current Trump administration, the H-1B program has faced immense scrutiny and as a result significant changes have been put into place to curb what has been described by the administration as “rampant, widespread H-1B abuse.”

H-1B workers who lose their jobs and file to change status to B-1/B-2 visitor status are facing increased scrutiny from USCIS, with rising denials challenging what was once a widely accepted strategy. Recent policy shifts have recharacterized job searching as an impermissible primary purpose for visitor status, creating new risks for terminated workers and their prospective employers.

As H-2B visa workers increasingly extend their status and transfer between seasonal employers, questions arise about their ability to travel domestically and internationally between work periods. This guidance explores the permissible travel options for H-2B workers during seasonal transitions and highlights critical compliance considerations that employers must understand to avoid jeopardizing their workers' visa status.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has significantly expanded the categories of Form I-9 errors classified as substantive violations, reclassifying more than 10 previously technical errors and eliminating the 10-day cure period for these mistakes. The updated guidance increases employer liability exposure and reduces opportunities for corrective action during worksite inspections, with civil penalties ranging from $288 to $2,861 per form.

Japan has implemented two major immigration changes in 2026 that affect both employers and foreign nationals. First, as of March 9, 2026, stricter rules now apply...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise how prevailing wage levels are calculated for the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM employment based non-immigrant...

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects forward movement in both family‑based and employment‑based immigrant visa categories.

2024’te ABD’ye kabul edilen göçmenlerin yaklaşık %40’ı çalışma vizeleriyle geldi.

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has officially begun, and with it comes a once-in-a-generation moment for the United States.