Federal immigration enforcement has increasingly shifted its focus to the workplace. “Worksite enforcement” refers to the government’s efforts to make sure that employers follow the law when hiring and managing employees. These actions may involve inspections, audits, or, in more serious cases, coordinated investigations that can affect both businesses and workers.
Five Growing Risks for Green Card Holders in 2025
Permanent residence in the United States has always been viewed as a stable immigration status. However, recent policy changes and stricter enforcement trends have made it clear that even lawful permanent residents (LPRs) — or “green card holders” — are now facing closer scrutiny when traveling, filing for citizenship, or renewing status.
USCIS Confirms Continued Processing Despite Shutdown Delays
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will continue processing H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 petitions during the government shutdown. However, employers and petitioners should be aware that the shutdown may delay access to required Department of Labor (DOL) certifications, which could affect the timely filing of petitions...
Increased USCIS Scrutiny Slows Green Card Processing Nationwide
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new, large-scale internal initiative aimed at detecting fraud and improving data verification across immigration filings. Internally referred to as “Operation TwinShield,” the program marks one of the most extensive vetting efforts in recent years — and it is already affecting processing times for family-based,...
Immigration Raids on the Rise: What Employers Should Know
A recent federal operation at a Hyundai factory in Georgia, resulting in nearly 500 arrests, has drawn national attention to a surge in worksite immigration enforcement. The raid — the largest of its kind in U.S. history — signals a clear shift toward high-impact enforcement actions under the current administration.
Canada Increases Oversight and Penalties for Temporary Foreign Worker Program Employers
The Government of Canada has introduced stronger compliance measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, reinforcing that hiring foreign talent must remain a last resort when no qualified Canadians or permanent residents are available. Recent updates from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) show a sharp decline in program applications and...
Bill C-3 and the Return of Citizenship Rights for Lost Canadians
A major development is underway for individuals known as Lost Canadians. The federal government’s Bill C-3 seeks to restore citizenship to those who lost or were denied it under past policies. Following a 2023 Ontario Superior Court decision that struck down limits on citizenship by descent, this proposed legislation could reinstate citizenship...
The 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Is Open: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has opened the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Lottery for Fiscal Year 2026.
Often called the Green Card Lottery, this program offers up to 55,000 immigrant visas each year to people from countries with historically low levels of immigration to the United States.
There is no fee to...
E-Verify Resumes Operations: Employer Compliance Deadlines and I-9 Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that E-Verify is now fully operational following a recent service disruption. All participating employers, HR professionals, and federal contractors should take immediate action to ensure continued compliance with employment verification requirements.
Action Required for EmployersLegal Challenge Filed Over $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers Need to Know
The first major lawsuit has been filed challenging President Trump’s recent Presidential Proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions. This legal action represents the beginning of what could become a significant test of executive authority in the immigration arena.
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a...
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