A growing number of H-1B visa holders are reporting receipt of Notices to Appear (NTAs) – the first step in deportation proceedings—after having their H-1B petitions withdrawn, often after employment is terminated. This emerging trend is creating significant concern within the H-1B community and among employers who rely heavily on hiring foreign talent. While not every H-1B withdrawal … Continue reading H-1B Workers Receiving Deportation Notices

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On July 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Honduras and Nicaragua. This decision affects thousands of individuals who have been living and working in the U.S. under TPS protections. The change could have significant implications for employers who currently rely on TPS-authorized workers from these countries. … Continue reading URGENT: TPS Ends for Citizens of Nicaragua and Honduras

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revived a controversial proposal from 2020 that would dramatically change how international students, exchange visitors, and information media representatives are admitted into the United States. This week, DHS submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a proposed regulation that would eliminate the long-standing “Duration of Status” (D/S) … Continue reading DHS Proposes Major Change to Authorized Stay for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants

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Today, June 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a significant update regarding the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for citizens of Venezuela. This update may impact employees in your workforce who hold TPS, and it is important to understand the changes and prepare accordingly. The TPS designation announced in 2023 for Venezuelan … Continue reading Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans is Ending

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President Donald J. Trump has signed a new presidential proclamation that significantly restricts the entry of foreign nationals from nearly 20 countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. The action, announced on June 4, 2025, builds on the administration’s earlier travel restrictions and is grounded in Executive Order 14161, issued on January 20, 2025. The … Continue reading New Travel Ban

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We want to bring to your immediate attention a significant development that may impact international hiring and student internship programs. According to a breaking report from Politico (source): The Trump administration has issued a directive to halt all new student visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. This pause is in preparation for a potential expansion … Continue reading URGENT: Politico Reports a Pause on F-1 Student Visa Interviews

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There have been a lot of ups and downs as it pertains to international tariffs, particularly with China. And while the heated rhetoric and sky-high tariffs seem to have settled down recently, it is worth keeping an eye on. Tariffs, of course are primarily an economic and trade policy tool, but they could have indirect impact on employment-based immigration … Continue reading Tariff Battles: Could They Impact Employment-Based Immigration?

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On 1 May 2025, Ecctis launched a new Qualification and Language Service (QLS) in partnership with the UK Home Office and discontinued its previous service for UK visa applicants. Applicants and companies should consider whether to use this new service, which is more expensive and less timely than its predecessor, or opt for English language … Continue reading United Kingdom – New ECCTIS Qualification and Language Service (QLS)

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Recently, there has been an increase in the scrutiny of social media posts by U.S. immigration officials at ports of entry. This additional screening is being done for a couple of reasons. First, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are looking for potential security threats to prevent individuals with malicious intent from entering the United … Continue reading Update on Immigration Officials Checking Social Media

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The UK has implemented an ETA requirement for several new nationalities. Whether you should, or can, get an ETA depends on your nationality as shown on your passport and the purpose of your trip. Different nationalities have been added to the program in phases and a list of currently eligible nationalities is available here. One does … Continue reading United Kingdom – Reminder on Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Requirement

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