As widely reported in the media, Congress approved a massive increase in funding for immigration enforcement in the One “Big Beautiful Bill.” It’s estimated that the new funding approximately triples the immigration enforcement budget. You can find details at the website of the American Immigration Council, https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/big-beautiful-bill-immigration-border-security/. This increases funding for worksite enforcement, among other…
Read More ›January 28, 2025
Immigration is Off to a Hot Start in the Second Trump Administration
We all know immigration enforcement is a top priority for the new Trump administration. What does this mean for employers and for colleges and universities? I-9 audits will skyrocket. ICE worksite enforcement actions will escalate. Schools, medical facilities, churches and courthouses no longer are protected from immigration enforcement. Work authorization may end abruptly, through no…
Read More ›January 5, 2018
Update on News Reports of H-1B Changes
Hello, clients and friends of the firm. Happy New Year! It looks like 2018 will be another very interesting year for immigration lawyers. You may be getting questions about news reports regarding discussions within the Trump Administration of how to eliminate H-1B extensions beyond 6 years for individuals from China and India, who have a…
Read More ›February 23, 2017
Trump Admininstration’s New DHS Immigration Enforcement Criteria And The Future of Travel/Visa Ban
After a short lull in immigration policy action, things are changing again. Last week the Trump Administration informed the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that it would issue a new Executive Order (EO) on the travel/visa ban this week which will replace the initial EO and moot the 9th Circuit’s national temporary restraining order. The…
Read More ›February 17, 2017
Looking Ahead: Immigration & International Programs Under the Trump Administration
President Trump’s recent Executive Order 13769 (EO) on immigration caused tumult for many colleges and universities when it was implemented. With more than 20 lawsuits challenging the EO, on Feb. 9 the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a national temporary restraining order (TRO) granted by U.S. District Court in Washington state. While this is…
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