I-9 Violations 2026: Why Employer Penalty Risk Is Rising
For many employers, Form I-9 compliance still gets treated like routine onboarding paperwork. That is a mistake. Current federal guidance makes clear that I-9 violations are not just clerical issues. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) states that employers may be fined for substantive violations and for techn
Update: May Visa Bulletin
Following the State Department’s issuance of the May 2026 Visa Bulletin and the relevant USCIS announcement, employers and foreign national employees should take note of an important update. For May 2026, USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment filings only under the Final Action Dates chart. For family
New Work Permit for Quebec-Selected Workers on the Path to Permanent Residence
The Government of Canada announced today a temporary measure allowing certain skilled foreign workers in Quebec to obtain a 12-month employer-specific work permit without the obligation for the employer to secure an LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment) and a CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificate). This
Important Reminder: Canadian TN & L-1 Travelers
Are you Canadian?Did you apply for TN or L-1 status at the border with U.S. Customs and Border Protection?Do you use a frequent traveler program such as NEXUS? Important: When CBP grants TN or L-1 status at the port of entry, that status is not automatically updated in frequent traveler systems like NEXU
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 the selection process. Please review the information below and provide us with the information and documents necessary to determine eligibili
