Immigration Policy in the Trump Administration: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know
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U.S. immigration policy is poised for significant change through a series of executive orders, presidential memoranda and agency actions, which could impact:
Enforcement measures at the border and at worksites
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Limits on humanitarian immigration programs
Requirements for employment-based nonimmigrant visas and permanent residence at nearly every stage of the immigration process
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE H-1B PROGRAM & OTHER EMPLOYMENT-BASED CATEGORIES
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Daniel Brown – Prominent litigation and enforcement defense attorney experienced with representing businesses in immigration audits and compliance issues.
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Eddie Raleigh – Thought leader on corporate compliance, risk management and enforcement defense for multinational companies.
Bo Cooper – Former government official with extensive experience in federal immigration policy and regulatory affairs.
Julia Onslow-Cole – Focuses on global mobility strategy and crisis management, ensuring companies remain agile amid shifting policies.
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
December 9, 2025: CBP Plans Changes to the ESTA Application Process, Including Social Media Review
December 8, 2025: U.S. Consulates Cancelling Some H-1B and H-4 Visa Appointments Due to New Online Presence Review
November 5, 2025: 2025 Holiday Travel Guidelines for Foreign Nationals
Updated October 8, 2025: Updated FAQs on the Impact of the New H-1B Restrictions
September 20, 2025: Federal Agencies Say President Trump’s H-1B Ban Applies Only to Petitions Filed on or After September 21, 2025
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ENHANCED VETTING OF FOREIGN NATIONALS
December 9, 2025: CBP Plans Changes to the ESTA Application Process, Including Social Media Review
December 8, 2025: U.S. Consulates Cancelling Some H-1B and H-4 Visa Appointments Due to New Online Presence Review
December 3, 2025: Starting December 15, State Department Will Expand Online Presence Review to H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
December 2: USCIS Takes Restrictive Action on Pending and Approved Immigration Benefits for Many Foreign Nationals
December 1, 2025: Federal Government Announces Immigration Restrictions After National Guard Shootings
November 17, 2025: State Department Reportedly Applying Expanded Health Review in Visa Applications
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BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP
December 5: U.S. Supreme Court to Review Birthright Citizenship EO
September 29, 2025: White House Seeks Supreme Court Review of Birthright Citizenship EO Constitutionality
August 8, 2025: District Court Certifies Nationwide Class and Issues Preliminary Injunction Barring Implementation of Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
July 28, 2025: District Court Retains Nationwide Remedy Barring Implementation of Birthright Citizenship EO
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GENDER IDENTITY RESTRICTIONS
January 21, 2025: President Trump’s Initial Immigration-Related Executive Orders Focus on Border Enforcement, Extreme Vetting, Birthright Citizenship, and Limits on Humanitarian Programs
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AMERICA FIRST TRADE POLICY
January 21, 2025: President Trump’s Initial Immigration-Related Executive Orders Focus on Border Enforcement, Extreme Vetting, Birthright Citizenship, and Limits on Humanitarian Programs
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HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS
November 26, 2025: DHS Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
November 24, 2025: DHS Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Burma (Myanmar)
November 5, 2025: DHS Announces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan
October 3, 2025: Supreme Court Again Permits DHS to Terminate 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela While Litigation Continues
September 22, 2025: DHS Announces Termination of the Designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status
September 18, 2025: Ninth Circuit Denies Stay of District Court Order, Effectively Reinstating 2023 Venezuela TPS Designation For Now
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RESCINDING BIDEN ADMINISTRATION
IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ACTIONS
January 30, 2025: DHS Vacates Recent TPS Extension for Venezuela
January 21, 2025: President Trump’s Initial Immigration-Related Executive Orders Focus on Border Enforcement, Extreme Vetting, Birthright Citizenship, and Limits on Humanitarian Programs
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U.S. Immigration Policy News
Newsweek: Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Would Offer Tax Benefit Unavailable to Americans
March 4, 2025
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Investopedia: What Is a Gold Card? What To Know About Trump’s $5 Million Visa Idea
February 27, 2025
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The Logic: Canada’s tech sector never actually got a Trump bump
February 27, 2025
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The American Lawyer: Law Firms Expand Scope of Immigration Expertise Amid Blitz of Trump Orders
January 31, 2025
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February 18, 2025
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January 9, 2025
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November 18, 2024
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March 4, 2024
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New Civil Engineer: US Renewable Energy Projects Threatened by Trump’s Presidential Actions
January 23, 2025
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Newsweek: Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Would Offer Tax Benefit Unavailable to Americans
March 4, 2025
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February 27, 2025
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (including F-1, OPT, and J-1)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Including F-1, OPT, and J-1)
August 27, 2025: DHS Proposes to Replace Admission for Duration of Status with Fixed Periods of Stay for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants, Eliminate Deference to Prior Adjudications
June 30, 2025: DHS Proposal to Replace Duration of Status Designation with Fixed Periods of Stay for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants Is Sent to OMB for Review
June 24, 2025: District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against F/M/J Ban Directed at Incoming Harvard Students
Updated June 24, 2025: District Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Revocation of Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program Certification
Updated June 20, 2025: International Travel Planning for F-1 Students
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
April 7, 2025: State Department Issues Visa Revocations and Restrictions on South Sudan
March 26, 2025: DHS Pauses Implementation of Romania in the Visa Waiver Program
February 13, 2025: Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Program Is Restricted at U.S. Consular Posts Abroad
January 24, 2025: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know About International Travel in the New Administration
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ADMINISTRATION OF THE H-B PROGRAM & OTHER EMPLOYMENT-BASED CATEGORIES
December 10, 2025: United States: Gold Card Permanent Residence Program Opens to Applicants
December 4, 2025: USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period from Five Years to 18 Months for Several Categories of EADs, Including Adjustment of Status EADs
November 21, 2025: USCIS and DOS Take Further Steps Toward Implementation of Gold Card Permanent Residence Program
November 19, 2025: USCIS Takes Preliminary Step Toward Implementation of Gold Card Permanent Residence Program
November 18, 2025: DHS Proposes Rescission of Public Charge Regulation, With Expanded Policy to Come
November 6, 2025: Supreme Court Permits State Department to Implement New Gender Policy on U.S. Passports While Litigation Continues
November 4, 2025: DHS Initiates Rulemaking on Public Charge
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