A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal under the Trump administration would change how H-1B visas are awarded. The goal is to prioritize “the most-skilled and highest-earning” foreign workers. However, many business and policy experts warn that the plan could have the opposite effect, making it harder for employers to hire the talent they […]
For HR professionals and workforce strategists, hiring global talent can transform an organization—but it also introduces significant immigration compliance obligations. Chief among them is Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Every U.S. employer must complete this form for all new hires to confirm their eligibility to work. However, when hiring foreign nationals, the process becomes more […]
The ongoing government shutdown, triggered by a lapse in congressional appropriations, has created immediate and critical challenges for U.S. businesses that rely on the immigration system. While agencies like USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) remain largely operational because they are fee-funded, the closure of the Department of Labor (DOL) has effectively frozen key processes […]
Securing top global talent is a strategic priority for many companies, but the path to permanent U.S. employment for foreign workers begins with a complex legal process: the US Labor Certification process, also known as PERM (Program Electronic Review Management). This is a mandatory first step for employment-based green card petitions and must be managed […]
A new rule from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) significantly changes the role of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). On September 5, 2025, DHS amended its regulations to grant certain USCIS personnel the authority to investigate and enforce civil and criminal violations of immigration laws. For employers, this is a critical development […]
The U.S. labor certification process, formally known as Program Electronic Review Management (PERM), is a mandatory first step for most U.S. employers who want to sponsor a foreign worker for a permanent position and a green card. The Department of Labor (DOL) manages this process to ensure that hiring foreign workers does not harm the […]
Any human resources professional can face hurdles and delays with work visa applications. The compassionate team of business immigration attorneys at Klug Law Firm could explain how HR can navigate delays in work visa processing. These situations mainly require patience, and HR staff can expect to spend time soothing employers and assisting prospective staff with […]