Understanding the Recent TPS Termination and Its Impact on Corporate Immigration A recent court order has authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. The court’s decision will severely affect immigration support options for organizations employing TPS beneficiaries from these countries. Under the recent court […]
The Issue The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has drafted regulations that will change the way H-1B registrations are selected for cap subject petitions and it is expected to be published shortly for public review and comment. On August 28, 2025, DHS has published a proposed regulation altering the long-standing policy of admitting F and […]
Webinar Replay: Key Immigration Updates On Tuesday, August 26th, our attorneys hosted a timely discussion on the latest changes shaping corporate immigration and global mobility operations. They broke down critical developments, assessed the impact on employers and foreign nationals, and shared actionable guidance to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape. Watch the full recording below […]
State Department Implementing Bond Pilot Program to Incentivize Maintenance of Status and Departure for Certain Nonimmigrants The Issue On August 5, 2025, the U.S. State Department (DOS) announced that it is launching a pilot program that will require certain foreign nationals to post a bond to receive a B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa. The Pilot Program will […]
The Issue On July 25, 2025, the U.S. State Department announced that it will begin scaling back the eligibility standards for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, effective September 2, 2025. As of that date, most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including applicants under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, will require an in-person interview […]
The Issue On August 19, 2025, USCIS updated its Policy Manual, which adjudicators rely upon to review benefit requests, to include more detailed guidance on the factors that officers may consider in determining that an exercise of discretion is warranted. The new Policy Manual guidance specifically instructs USCIS adjudicators to consider a foreign national’s has […]
Overview of the E-3 visa for Australian professionals: who qualifies, how long E-3 status lasts, and how employers sponsor candidates through USCIS or a U.S. consulate. It outlines Meltzer Hellrung’s filing steps, from the LCA to petition submission and consular interview, plus possible outcomes, work-authorization rules for spouses, and full document checklists for employers, applicants, […]
Guide to the H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean professionals: who qualifies as a specialty occupation, key rules (1-year approvals, unlimited renewals, transfers allowed, no premium processing, single-intent limits), and filing either through USCIS or a U.S. consulate. It also outlines Meltzer Hellrung’s LCA-based process, common outcomes like RFEs, and the required document lists for […]
A quick guide to TN visas for Mexican citizens: who qualifies under USMCA, how long TN status lasts/renews, and how to apply either at a consulate or through USCIS. It outlines Meltzer Hellrung’s filing steps, possible outcomes, and lists the required employer/applicant/dependent documents.