Reminder: FY2027 H-1B Electronic Registration
As the USCIS rolls out new rules and guidance impacting the FY2027 H-1B Electronic Registration, BHLG LP is here to ensure that our clients are best prepared to participate in
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
The U.S. government has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, a sweeping policy shift with major implications for employers, investors,
H-1B Spouse Work Authorization in 2026
Key insights on the lawsuit, DHS policy changes, and their impacts on H-4 employment authorization. What Is H-1B Spouse Work Authorization? An H-4 visa is issued to dependent
Important: H-1B Lottery Changes 2026
What Are the H-1B Lottery Changes? The traditional H-1B visa lottery, which randomly selected eligible registrations when demand exceeded the annual 85,000 cap, has been repl
Immigration As Infrastructure: The New Approach
Written by Jean-Noel Ben Hamou Why companies that move talent well will outpace those that don’t Most executives can describe their technology stack in detail.They can explain th
U.S. Social Media Vetting 2025
A New Era of Online Screening for H-1B and H-4 Visas On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a significant expansion of its security screening for visa applican
U.S. Pauses Immigration on 19 Non-European Countries
On December 2, 2025, the United States paused nearly all immigration application processing for individuals from 19 non-European countries. This freeze affects new filings and pend
Le Québec introduit de nouvelles exigences linguistiques pour les employeurs embauchant des travailleurs étrangers temporaires
Le gouvernement du Québec a annoncé d’importantes modifications réglementaires visant à renforcer l’usage du français en milieu de travail. Ces mesures imposent de nouvell
Quebec Introduces New Linguistic Requirements for Employers Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
The Government of Quebec has announced significant regulatory amendments aimed at strengthening the use of French in the workplace. These measures impose new obligations on employe
U.S. State Department Visa Bulletin – December 2025
The U.S. State Department’s Visa Bulletin: Published monthly, the Visa Bulletin shows immigrant visa availability and “cut-off” (priority) dates for family- and employment-ba
