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&nb
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
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. 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
The Illusion of Efficiency: What Companies Risk When They Outsource Judgment
Written by Jean-Noel Ben Hamou The New Corporate Fault Line Across industries, leadership teams are under relentless pressure to streamline: automate faster, consolidate vendors, a
Why Surprise Immigration Compliance Audits Are Here to Stay
Immigration enforcement has entered a new era. In 2025, employers are seeing unannounced ICE site visits and Department of Labor (DOL) inspections become routine across industries.
Rerouting Global Mobility During U.S. Travel Bans and Restrictions
When U.S. Travel Bans Strike, Momentum Doesn’t Have to Stop On June 9, 2025, a new Presidential travel ban took effect—fully suspending entry for 12 countries and partially r
Global Mobility in a High‑Risk Compliance Climate
In today’s immigration environment, global mobility is no longer a matter of logistics—it’s a high-stakes legal and strategic concern. The recent tightening of visa processes
The New Reality: Navigating Heightened Scrutiny for U.S. Visa Holders
In recent times, foreign nationals residing in the United States have observed a shift—not in the written rules of immigration, but in their application. While the official regul