USCIS will end the 540-day automatic work authorization extensions for EAD renewals starting October 30, 2025. This means employees can no longer keep working after their EAD expires unless the renewal is approved. HR teams will need stronger tracking, faster renewals, and clearer communication to prevent disruptions.

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.

Green card timelines are longer than ever. With PERM alone taking over 27 months, HR teams need to start planning in Year 3 of H-1B—not Year 5. This article breaks down the 2025 timeline and shows how to stay ahead of risk with a scalable, repeatable process.

The July 2025 Visa Bulletin brings critical updates to U.S. employment-based immigration: EB-3 priority dates advanced, Hong Kong EADs extended to 2027, and USCIS requires Final Action Dates for all filings. Here’s what HR teams need to know to stay compliant and move quickly.

New DHS rule requires foreign nationals staying over 30 days to register and carry documentation. Penalties include fines up to $5,000.

New travel ban targets 43 nations in tiered system: 11 countries face total travel ban, 10 face visa restrictions, and 22 given 60-days.