Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits to workplaces can be stressful, disruptive, and confusing. Whether you operate a law firm, a corporate office, a healthcare practice, a manufacturing facility, or a small business, knowing how to respond properly is critical.
A calm, informed response protects your organization, your employees,...
For any U.S. employers who have attended (or who want to attend) NPZ’s training program on potential ICE visits and emergency response protocols, please see our “No ICE Access” posters for dissemination. These posters are designed to help employers communicate that entry into non-public areas requires a valid judicial warrant, and they...
Recent reports have raised serious questions about the authority Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers may be asserting when conducting home enforcement actions. In particular, concerns have emerged about ICE relying on administrative warrants, rather than warrants signed by a judge, when attempting to enter private residences.
This issue...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a new Vetting Center aimed at strengthening immigration screening. USCIS says the center will centralize and strengthen vetting resources and support enhanced review efforts focused on identifying potential fraud, criminal activity, and other public safety or national security concerns.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updated guidance that authorizes officers to consider country-specific factors when adjudicating certain immigration benefit requests involving nationals of 19 countries identified in Presidential Proclamation 10949. This guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after Nov. 27, 2025.
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.
September 20, 2025 – Ridgewood, NJ
The Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C., a leading U.S. and Canadian immigration law firm, is advising employers and foreign nationals following the Presidential Proclamation signed by President Donald J. Trump on September 19, 2025.
The Proclamation introduces a...
On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation restricting the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers into the United States. This action follows growing concerns regarding systemic abuse of the H-1B visa program and its impact on U.S. workers, particularly in the IT and STEM sectors.
Recent federal enforcement actions by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have sent a strong reminder to U.S. employers: immigration compliance responsibilities extend well beyond direct hires. Raids at factories, farms, and construction sites in recent months have uncovered widespread unauthorized employment — much of it...
On June 4, 2025, the President issued a proclamation suspending or limiting entry to the United States for nationals of 19 countries. However, the proclamation includes a specific carve-out for certain athletes and team members traveling to participate in major international sporting events.
A cable from the U.S. Department...
