In what some might consider a parting gift from the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of State revised the J-1 Exchange Visitor Skills List, resulting in removal of foreign nationals from more than thirty countries. Foreign nationals who come to the United States on a J-1 visa to participate in a cultural exchange program can find themselves subject to a two-year home residency requirement if their field of study is listed on the Exchange Visitors Skills List for their home country. Following completion of a J-1 program, those subject to the home residency requirement must ...
Immigration was a hot topic throughout the 2024 Presidential campaign, and President Trump continued to keep the issue top of mind on his first day in office by issuing several immigration-related executive orders. While the media has primarily focused on impacts related to individuals who may be subject to the administration’s removal priorities, several executive orders could have implications for employers. The following provides a summary of some of the executive orders’ potential impacts on businesses:
Executive Order Protecting the United States from Foreign ...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently announced plans for the 2026 Fiscal Year H-1B lottery. The FY2026 H-1B lottery registration period will open at 12:00 p.m. EST on March 7, 2025, and close at 12:00 p.m EST on March 24, 2025.
In order to qualify for an H-1B visa, a candidate must be sponsored to fill position that requires at least a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in a specific specialty. H-1Bs are considered one of the more flexible work visas and can be appropriate for a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, IT, and ...