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Recent government data and independent analysis point to a clear shift in the employment-based immigration landscape: denial rates are increasing across several key visa and green card categories, ...

Immigration delays are no longer isolated events. They are becoming a consistent feature of the employment-based immigration process. From extended adjudication timelines at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...

Strategizing Early For many employers, H-1B cap season does not end with selection notices. It begins a new challenge: retaining highly skilled employees who were not selected. In ...

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule that could significantly reshape how employers approach hiring foreign talent. If implemented, the rule would substantially increase prevailing ...

Recent labor data is pointing to a meaningful shift in the U.S. workforce: the number of foreign-born workers is declining. According to recent reporting from the Bureau of ...

The H-1B cap landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation for the 2026 filing season. The transition from a randomized lottery to a Wage-Weighted Selection process means that an ...

The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period closes Thursday at noon Eastern. For most employers, the focus over the past two weeks has been on identifying candidates and ...

As the H-1B registration period for the upcoming cap season progresses, employers are navigating a rapidly evolving policy environment. For HR professionals responsible for workforce planning and global ...

USCIS has officially announced that the FY 2027 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and run through noon Eastern on March ...

For employers sponsoring foreign talent, the H-1B registration period is not just a compliance deadline; it is a stress test of internal coordination. With policy changes reshaping selection ...

For over two decades, the H-1B "price tag" was a manageable administrative cost. That changed on September 21, 2025. With the new $100,000 supplemental fee now in full ...

In the current landscape, "business as usual" is a dangerous phrase for HR leadership. As we move through early 2026, the term "Policy-Exposed" has entered the corporate lexicon. ...

For HR professionals hiring foreign national talent, the Labor Condition Application is a foundational, but often misunderstood, part of the employment-based immigration process. Required for visa categories such ...

A Business Immigration Attorney’s Perspective for HR Teams For many HR teams, sponsoring a foreign national employee is unfamiliar territory. Even experienced HR professionals are often surprised by ...

As companies compete for highly specialized talent, many HR teams find themselves hiring across multiple roles that require distinct skill sets, seniority levels, and global recruiting strategies. Engineers, ...

Recent changes to the H-1B program have raised a critical question for employers: Can companies still hire entry-level talent under the new H-1B selection rules? The short answer ...

As the new year begins, employers and foreign nationals are facing renewed uncertainty following a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. The Department of Homeland Security has announced ...

Recent developments surrounding the H-1B program, including heightened scrutiny, litigation over new fees, and potential structural changes in upcoming years, have created uncertainty for U.S. employers that rely ...

The end of the year is often a slower period for many businesses, but immigration timelines do not pause for the holidays. Missed deadlines during November, December, and ...

The U.S. State Department has begun postponing H-1B visa interviews in India scheduled for mid to late December, citing operational constraints tied to expanded social media screening requirements. ...

Across the United States, several sectors are growing rapidly and are increasingly turning to immigration to fill critical talent gaps. If your company operates in one of these ...

The H-1B process can feel complicated, especially for HR teams working on tight hiring timelines. Understanding each step and the associated costs helps employers budget accurately, set expectations, ...

As more companies rely on global talent, HR teams must evaluate immigration performance with the same rigor they apply to recruiting and workforce planning. However, immigration is complex, ...

In a hyper-competitive talent marketplace, high-growth companies face a dual challenge: scaling quickly while remaining fully compliant in immigration and workforce mobility. For HR leaders at organisations adding ...

A new Department of Homeland Security 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 ...

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 ...

The relationship between U.S. immigration policy and American economic health is under constant debate. As a firm specializing in business immigration, we must look beyond political rhetoric and ...

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 ...

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 ...

What Happened On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation under authorities including 8 U.S.C. §§ 1182(f) and 1185(a) that imposes a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B ...

A new rule from the Department of Homeland Security significantly changes the role of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. On September 5, 2025, DHS amended its regulations ...

The U.S. labor certification process, formally known as Program Electronic Review Management, is a mandatory first step for most U.S. employers who want to sponsor a foreign worker ...

Employees Working in Australia: What U.S. Employers Need to Consider Navigating international employment can be complex, especially when expanding your business into new territories or sending employees abroad ...

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 ...

The H-1B cap represents the maximum number of H-1B visas that the U.S. can issue each year. That annual limit is 65,000 visas, plus 20,000 visas reserved for ...

On Friday, we noticed a new question pop up on the standard US visa application form, the DS-160, requesting the applicant to disclose all social media platforms used ...

US immigration has been under siege under the Trump Administration. It seems to be harder than nearly ever before to legally migrate to the United States. But there ...

Introduction As we reflect on the events that shaped the US immigration landscape in 2023, this year brought very significant updates and challenges for employers and foreign nationals. ...

Introduction The H-1B work visa has been in the news a significant amount lately. It is the main work visa available to foreign professionals in the United States ...

Navigating the complexities of U.S. business immigration law can be both rewarding and challenging. For companies considering this path, three critical components stand out: Right Talent Meticulous Planning ...

The year 2023 has been a year of significant achievements and growth for Klug Law Firm. With a commitment to the highest standards of legal work, exceptional client ...

Our Managing Shareholder, Noah Klug, has been listed in "Thought Leaders - Corporate Immigration 2022," published by Who's Who Legal. You can view the publication online here. From ...

Check out what has happened in February at our firm and in the wider immigration legal world, as well as what's to come in March! KLF: February News ...

On May 3, 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon announced the full implementation of the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success Act, signed by President Joseph Biden in December ...

  Join us on May 28th for our LIVE Webinar. Our Senior Counsel, Cheryl Geiser from Klug Law Firm, and our invited speaker, Victor Atayde, Immigration Manager at ...

Listen Podcast Here ?️? Exciting news! Our second episode of the WWW Podcast is now available! Join us as we delve into "Strategies for Streamlining Immigration Processes: Enhancing ...

EAD Automatic Extension Period Lengthened DHS has announced that it will issue a Temporary Final Rule providing that the automatic extension period applicable to expiring Employment Authorization Documents for ...

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Missed Our H-1B Cap Season FY 2025 Webinar? Catch Up Now! Didn't make it to our H-1B Cap Season FY 2025 webinar? No worries! We've got you covered. ...

Didn't make it to our H-1B Cap Season FY 2025 webinar? No worries! We've got you covered. Dive into invaluable insights shared by industry leaders Amberley Johnson, Nodira ...

  H-1B FY 2025 - What Employers Need to Know and When to Act ? Save the Date: January 25, 12:00 PM EST ?️ Speakers: Amberley Johnson, MM-HRM , Sr. ...

We're excited to invite you to a dynamic discussion on EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and National Interest Waiver immigrant petitions. ?? Meet our distinguished panelists, Senior Associate David Jung ...

Deadlines to Start Using New Form I-9 Starting on November 1, 2023, employers are required to use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, dated 08/01/23 for employment eligibility verification. ...