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Why Startup Tech Companies Should Look Beyond BigLaw for Their Immigration Counsel The immigration law firm that is right for Microsoft will likely be a poor fit for a 6-person startup whose founder’s status expires in six months. Firms handling Big Tech immigration are built for volume. They manage hundreds or thousands of employee cases
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a significant decision invalidating the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B payment requirement. The court granted summary judgment to a coalition of states, concluding that the Executive Branch exceeded its authority when it imposed the payment through a presidential proclamation rather than through
The USCIS Adjustment of Status Memorandum Since USCIS published Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 on May 21, 2026, immigration lawyers, employers, universities, and foreign nationals have spent the last several days trying to assess the practical and legal implications of what may become one of the most consequential immigration policy shifts in decades. The initial reaction understandably
The Gold Card Lawsuit and the Limits of Executive Immigration Power The federal lawsuit challenging the Gold Card immigration program brings legal structure to what had previously been an open policy question: how far the executive branch can go in reshaping employment-based immigration without Congress. The case, American Association of University Professors v. U.S. Department
The U.S. Gold Card Program: What It Changes, What It Does Not, and Why the Risk Still Matters On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14351, creating what is now known as the Gold Card program. The order directs the Departments of Commerce, Homeland Security, and State to establish a process allowing
The past year has brought dramatic changes to the technology sector. Major companies have announced large-scale layoffs while at the same time making unprecedented investments in artificial intelligence and automation. This combination raises difficult questions. Why are companies cutting tens of thousands of jobs while simultaneously committing billions to new technologies? Part of the answer
H-1B Lottery Overhaul: What Employers Need to Know About the New Wage-Based System The H-1B lottery has always been a source of uncertainty. Every year, employers prepare registrations and hope that the odds break their way. Until now, the system has been a simple draw: one chance per beneficiary, regardless of the job, the salary,
With SEVIS terminations and student visa cancellations on the rise, this blog post explains how students can protect their legal status—and their future. Student Visa Issues A growing number of student visa holders in the United States are suddenly losing their immigration status. Many are receiving confusing notices that their SEVIS records have been terminated
In recent months, lawful permanent residents (LPRs)—commonly known as green card holders—have increasingly faced denial of reentry to the United States after returning from international travel. Once considered routine, travel for permanent residents is now subject to heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry. This shift reflects broader trends in immigration enforcement and policy interpretation,
Mastering I-9 Compliance to Avoid Costly ICE Audits I-9 compliance is more crucial than ever for businesses, especially those in the U.S. hospitality industry. An ICE audit can shut down your restaurant overnight. A single misplaced I-9 form could cost tens of thousands in fines. Is your hospitality business prepared? Running a successful restaurant or
