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
The Global Employer: Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update | March 2025
We are pleased to share with you The Global Employer – Global Immigration & Mobility Quarterly Update, a collection of key updates from Canada, Italy, Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Mobility Minute — Entering an era of restrictionism: what employers should know about immigration trends in Germany, the UK, and the US (Video Chat)
Germany, the UK, and the US are all experiencing movement towards more restrictive immigration policies, driven by rising migrant numbers, geopolitical tensions and security concerns. In this Mobility Minute video chat, our Global Immigration and Mobility attorneys delve into this trend. We review changes following the recent election in Germany, the UK’s increased enforcement actions
Mobility Minute — Immigration Raids: What Employers Should Know (Video Chat)
Trump’s immigration Executive Orders address “enhanced vetting” of visa applicants, birthright citizenship and border security, among other things. Likely increasing ICE enforcement actions, including employer site visits and raids at workplaces, one of the EOs establishes a new “Homeland Security Task Force” enabling federal, state and local law cooperation in removing undocumented individuals.
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The Post-Inauguration Playbook: Spotlight on Immigration Enforcement and Raids
President Trump has taken quick action to ramp up immigration enforcement in his first days in office. While Trump’s early focus on deportations and border security is not new, the swift and aggressive enforcement approach represents a significant change as compared to prior administrations. These actions have led to arrests and heightened concerns among employers and employees alike.
What do employers need to know?
Since Trump’s inauguration, there has been a significant increase in targeted enforcement measures against individuals present in the United States who are not U.S. citizens who have a criminal record, and also recent arrivals to the United States who do not hold lawful immigration status. The vast majority of immigration enforcement since January 20 has occurred in private residences and public spaces, though there have been immigration enforcement actions at worksites. There have not been reports of wide-scale worksite raids yet, though the focus may shift to worksite inspections in the next wave of enforcement activities.
Worksite enforcement inspections can take a variety of shapes. In particular, employers should be prepared for the following:
- Fraud audits in relation to employer-sponsored visa holders;
- Administrative I-9 audits;
- Arrests of targeted individuals; or
- Raids based on suspicion of undocumented workers at worksite facility.