On October 20, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance on the Presidential Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, which imposed an additional $100,000 payment as a prerequisite for certain new H-1B Petitions filed on or after 12:01AM Eastern on September 21, 2025.
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Gold Card Proclamation Creates New Potential Path to Permanent Residence Via Investment
On Friday, September 19, President Trump issued a proclamation announcing the Gold Card program to facilitate the entry of people who have demonstrated their ability and desire to advance the interests of the United States by voluntarily providing a significant financial gift to the United States (The Gold Card – The White House).
H-1B Visas in Flux: Understanding the H-1B Proclamation and Its Impact on Employers and Your H-1B Workforce
On Friday, September 19, President Trump issued a proclamation imposing a new $100,000 fee on certain H-1B employers and beneficiaries. See Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers – The White House. The proclamation became effective 12:01 a.m. EDT Sunday, September 21, 2025 and expires after twelve months but may be extended.
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The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | September 2025
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Colombia, Italy, Philippines, Singapore, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
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Unpacking Immigration Enforcement under the OBBBA: What Employers Need to Know Now (Video Chat)
US immigration enforcement – both at the border and in communities across the country – has created widespread anxiety for employers and foreign-national employees due to the rapid changes in policies and their enforcement by US immigration authorities. The recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” significantly increases DHS’ budget for key immigration enforcement priorities
Summer Travel and Reentry into the United States (Video Chat)
As summer is upon us, many visa holders are planning their travels, and reentry into the United States has become a significant concern. The fast-paced changes in policies and their enforcement by immigration officers at US ports of entry have created widespread anxiety for both employers and travelers.
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The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | June 2025
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Czech Republic, Italy, Luxembourg, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Mobility Minute — Focus on Global Immigration Trends: Essential Insights for Employers in the Philippines, Vietnam, and the US (Video Chat)
The immigration policies of the Philippines, Vietnam, and the US are evolving due to shifting political, economic, and social dynamics, creating unique challenges for employers. The Philippines has tightened its process for employing foreign nationals, introducing new rules which prioritize Filipino citizens and skill transfer from foreign employees. In Vietnam, recent government restructuring has caused
Mobility Minute — Restrictionist vs. Receptive: What employers need to know about immigration trends in the US and China (Video Chat)
The two largest global economies-the US and China-stand in stark contrast with their current immigration policies. The US is moving towards restrictive measures, potentially hindering employers’ efforts to recruit and relocate foreign talent. China has taken a more open approach, resulting in a significant increase in foreign national travelers and policies streamlining work authorization for
Enhanced Vetting & Potential Travel Bans: What Employers Should Know
Recent media coverage highlights incidents relating to enhanced vetting and potential travel bans of foreign nationals by State and Homeland Security officials at US Consulates and US ports of entry. Several countries have issued travel advisories for the United States. While the reported cases impact a limited number of individual travelers, the widespread news has