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Employers Face Heightened Risk of ICE Worksite Enforcement in 2026: Practical Steps to Reduce Exposure

January 7, 2026

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USCIS Places Adjudication Hold on Benefit Requests for Applicants from Newly Designated “High-Risk” Countries

January 7, 2026

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Court Upholds $100,000 H-1B Fee Requirement – Other Legal Challenges Still Pending

December 29, 2025

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DHS Finalizes Wage-Based Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule

December 29, 2025

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White House Expands Travel Restrictions: What You Need to Know

December 18, 2025

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USCIS Announces New Vetting Center Focused on Enhanced Immigration Screening

December 15, 2025

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CBP Proposes Significant Changes to ESTA Processes

December 15, 2025

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The $100K H-1B Fee and the Value of Joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

December 8, 2025

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Federal Government Announces Sweeping Immigration Restrictions

December 4, 2025

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