Immigration Policy

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What the New H-1B Proclamation by President Trump Means for Employers and Employees

What the new H-1B proclamation means in practice: who is affected, what changes for transfers, extensions, and travel, and how to handle stamping or employees abroad. Includes an HR decision checklist, triage for open cases, employee comms you can copy, and a 30-60-90 plan to reduce risk while policies settle.

US IMMIGRATION NEWS

Sep 194 min read

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How to Prepare for DOL Site Visits for H-1B Employers and Compliance Audit Preparation

Surprise site visits from the U.S. Department of Labor are becoming more common for employers sponsoring H-1B and PERM cases. This article walks HR teams through what to expect during a DOL site visit, what documents to have ready, and how to stay compliant, so you’re never caught off guard.

IMMIGRATION POLICY

Jul 13 min read

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The I-9 Audit Checklist: How to Prepare Before You Get the Notice

I-9 audits can come without warning. This HR-friendly checklist helps you prepare before ICE shows up—covering common red flags, reverification timelines, and practical steps to ensure compliance for both domestic and visa employees.

LEGAL IMMIGRATION

Jun 102 min read

Even small changes can disrupt onboarding, payroll, and employee trust—especially when HR is managing global operations without a full-time mobility lead.

UK Skilled Worker Visa Salary 2025: What HR Teams Need to Know

The U.K. raised salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas in 2025, increasing costs and compliance pressure for HR teams. This article breaks down what changed, why it matters for hiring and retention, and what steps you should take to keep your U.K. operations compliant and your foreign national employees supported.

IMMIGRATION POLICY

May 272 min read

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Employment-Based Immigration Update 2025 (Q2): What HR Needs to Know

Immigration policy changes can delay start dates, impact green card timelines, or create uncertainty for your foreign national employees. This HR-focused Q2 2025 update breaks down the latest from USCIS and the DOL—what changed, why it matters, and what you should do next.

GREEN CARD

May 273 min read

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The HR Middleman Problem in Immigration: Why It’s Broken and How to Fix It

When HR acts as the middleman in the immigration process, communication breaks down, anxiety builds, and strategy suffers. This article explores why the HR middleman model doesn’t work—and what a better, more empowering approach looks like for HR leaders ready to step out of the translator role.

LEGAL IMMIGRATION

May 62 min read

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What Immigration Teaches Us About HR Leadership—and the Skills That Stick

Immigration isn’t just paperwork—it’s a crash course in HR leadership. From managing risk to building trust, it teaches you how to lead with clarity, empathy, and resilience. This blog explores how seasoned HR professionals grow through immigration and when it’s time to step back and lead differently.

LEGAL IMMIGRATION

May 62 min read

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When Immigration Counsel Delays Force HR to Lead: How to Stay Strategic Without Burning Out

HR leaders often find themselves managing immigration more proactively than their legal partners. If you’re the one creating case trackers, chasing attorneys, and explaining timelines to leadership—you’re not alone. This article offers strategies to stay strategic, assertive, and calm when counsel falls short. Because you’re not just managing immigration anymore—you’re leading it. And it’s time that leadership looked and felt different.

HR INSIGHTS

Apr 293 min read

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HR’s Guide to Green Card Sponsorship Process: Building Career Paths for Foreign National Employees

Green card sponsorship isn’t just a legal process—it’s a powerful retention tool. This guide helps HR teams move beyond compliance to build trust and long-term career paths for foreign national employees. Learn how to align immigration with promotions, communicate clearly, and create a framework that supports both business goals and employee well-being. Because when immigration is done right, everyone stays—and grows—together.

H-1B

Apr 233 min read