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
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.
Navigating Scrutiny and Compliance as a U.S. Visa Holder
If you’re living in the U.S. on a visa, you may have sensed a shift. While the laws haven’t officially changed, how they are enforced has. International visa holders are now fa
U.S. Is Now Vetting Student Visa Applicants—and What You Can Do
Recent changes in U.S. policy have created heightened anxiety among international students seeking F, M, or J visas. While the rules haven’t fundamentally changed, the intensity
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
What If My F-1 Student Visa Gets Revoked?
Recent headlines involving visa complications at Harvard University have sent waves of concern through international student communities across the U.S. For students on F-1 visas o
Supporting Employees Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery: A Strategic Guide for HR Leaders
The H-1B visa lottery is a pivotal event for U.S. employers aiming to hire top-tier international talent. With only 85,000 visas available annually and hundreds of thousands of app
Navigating U.S. Port of Entry Inspections
For organizations employing international talent, ensuring that employees can enter or re-enter the United States without complications is crucial. U.S. Customs and Border Protecti
Why ARR Will Be the Next Big Compliance Headache for Employers (and They Don’t Know It Yet)
A new rule that went into effect on April 11, 2025, requires many foreign nationals to register with USCIS and submit to fingerprinting if they remain in the U.S. for 30+ days or l
