How Changes in Immigration Policy Are Affecting Vendor and Contractor Engagement
How Changes in Immigration Policy Are Affecting Vendor and Contractor Engagement
Published on: May 6, 2026
As U.S. immigration policies evolve, companies are increasingly looking beyond their direct workforce to assess risk. One area receiving growing attention is the use of third-party vendors and contractors—particularly when those vendors employ foreign nationals working on company projects. What...
How Immigration Policy Is Affecting Internal Employee Transfers Across U.S. Offices
How Immigration Policy Is Affecting Internal Employee Transfers Across U.S. Offices
Published on: May 4, 2026
For many businesses, internal employee transfers are a routine part of workforce management. Moving talent between offices helps organizations meet operational demands, support business growth, and place employees where their expertise is needed most. But when the employee is working...
How Employers Are Managing Immigration Risk in Client-Facing Roles
How Employers Are Managing Immigration Risk in Client-Facing Roles
Published on: April 28, 2026
For companies that rely on global talent, placing sponsored employees in client-facing roles can create unique immigration challenges. Whether employees are traveling for meetings, working onsite at client locations, or supporting projects across multiple jurisdictions, immigration compliance becomes more complex—and...
The Business Impact of Delays in Immigration Receipt Notices
The Business Impact of Delays in Immigration Receipt Notices
Published on: April 27, 2026
For employers sponsoring foreign talent, the immigration process doesn’t begin with approval—it begins with proof that a petition has been filed. That proof typically comes in the form of a receipt notice issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. However, recent...
How Changes to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Validity Periods Are Affecting Workforce Stability
How Changes to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Validity Periods Are Affecting Workforce Stability
Published on: April 21, 2026
For many U.S. employers, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) are a critical component of hiring and retaining international talent. These documents grant temporary work authorization to certain noncitizens, including adjustment-of-status applicants, dependent visa holders, and individuals in humanitarian categories. As policies...
How Immigration Policy Is Impacting Cross-Border Payroll and Tax Compliance
How Immigration Policy Is Impacting Cross-Border Payroll and Tax Compliance
Published on: April 16, 2026
As U.S. immigration processes grow more complex, companies are increasingly facing an unexpected consequence: cross-border payroll and tax challenges. When visa or entry delays prevent employees from relocating as planned, many organizations turn to remote work arrangements across jurisdictions. While...
How Delays in Social Security Number Issuance Affect New International Hires
How Delays in Social Security Number Issuance Affect New International Hires
Published on: April 9, 2026
For many U.S. employers, onboarding a new hire is a well-defined process. But when that employee is an international worker, one small document can create significant disruption: the Social Security Number (SSN). Recent delays in SSN issuance are creating operational...
Employer Guide to Administrative Processing (221(g)) Delays
Employer Guide to Administrative Processing (221(g)) Delays
Published on: April 1, 2026
For employers sponsoring foreign talent, visa approval is only part of the journey. Even after a successful petition, many employees face an additional—and often unpredictable—step known as administrative processing under section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Recent trends...
The Evolving Role of Immigration Counsel in Corporate Decision-Making
The Evolving Role of Immigration Counsel in Corporate Decision-Making
Published on: March 30, 2026
In today’s complex regulatory environment, immigration is no longer a back-office legal function—it is a strategic business issue. As U.S. immigration policies continue to shift and grow more nuanced, immigration counsel are playing an increasingly central role in corporate decision-making....
The Ongoing Bond Battle
The Ongoing Bond Battle
Published on: March 26, 2026
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled in favor of the Trump administration's detention of individuals without the availability of bond. This interpretation—which has led to ongoing litigation—states that people who entered...