United States: Work Visas

The Department of Homeland Security has not issued formal determinations for Temporary Protected Status designations for Ukraine and Sudan despite the October 19, 2026 expiration date, creating uncertainty for employers navigating Form I-9 compliance and employment authorization documentation. USCIS states that affected individuals retain TPS protections and work authorization, but has not updated operational guidance to explain how employers should document continued employment eligibility or handle

What separates the most successful H-2B visa employers from the rest? Attorney Keith Pabian examines the key habits and best practices that help seasonal employers consistently succeed with the H-2B program...

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing fees of $70,000 for initial OPT recommendations and $30,000 for second-year extensions on educational institutions, potentially reshaping how international students, universities, and employers participate in the Optional Practical Training program. While framed as a fraud prevention measure, the proposal raises critical questions about workforce access, cost allocation...

The Trump administration’s August 2026 executive actions nevertheless seek to restrict federal recognition of citizenship in specified circumstances and to intensify enforcement against travel to the United States...

E-1 vizesi, ABD ile anlaşmalı ülkeler arasında önemli ticaret yapan şirketler ve girişimciler için göçmen olmayan bir vize kategorisidir. Bu kapsamlı rehber, E-1 vizesinin temel şartlarını, sahiplik analizini, ticaret gereksinimlerini ve başvuru sürecinde hazırlanması gereken belgeleri detaylı olarak açıklamaktadır.

The E-1 Treaty Trader Visa enables companies and entrepreneurs from treaty countries to conduct substantial international trade with the United States. Understanding the complex requirements—from proving treaty-country nationality and demonstrating that over 50% of international trade occurs between the U.S. and the treaty country, to documenting ownership structures and qualifying roles—is essential for a successful application. This comprehensive guide breaks down each eligibility criterion, e

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced an indefinite extension of Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador beyond its September 9th expiration date, leaving employers and TPS holders in limbo. This update provides critical guidance on I-9 compliance procedures while the program's future remains uncertain. Employers must understand their obligations for maintaining proper documentation and be prepared for potential reverification requirements.

Rural healthcare systems face critical physician shortages as medical professionals increasingly cluster in urban areas. The J-1 waiver program offers a strategic solution by enabling international medical graduates to remain in the United States while serving underserved communities for three years, creating a reliable pipeline of qualified physicians for areas struggling with recruitment and retention.

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 filing fee for every H-1B petition subject to the annual statutory cap, which would be in addition to all existing USCIS fees and could bring total costs above $110,000 per petition. This proposed rule, separate from the $100,000 Presidential Proclamation fee currently under litigation, would apply to both the regular 65,000 cap and the 20,000 advanced degree exemption, while exempting cap-exempt institutions, extensions, amendments