A new report reveals that immigration agents are now detaining foreign nationals with expired visas directly at airport check-in counters and arrival gates, a shift from prior practice. Some of these individuals include spouses of U.S. citizens who were previously in a legal gray area while awaiting extensions or green card decisions.
Category: Trump Administration
WHAT TO DO IF ICE SHOWS UP AT YOUR WORKPLACE: LEGAL & COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS AND LAW FIRMS
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,...
Worksite Resource: “No ICE Access” Posters.
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...
ICE Home Entries and Administrative Warrants: What Immigrants and Families Should Understand
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...
USCIS Announces New Vetting Center: What It Means for Immigration Applications
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.
USCIS Updates Policy: Country-Specific Factors May Impact Benefit Requests
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.
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.
NPZ Law Group Responds to Presidential Proclamation Requiring $100,000 H-1B Petition Fee
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...
New Presidential Proclamation Impacts H-1B Nonimmigrant Worker Entry
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.
Immigration Raids Highlight Risks for Employers Using Subcontracted Labor
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...