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...
Category: Trump Administration
Visa Exception for Athletes and Teams: Sports Events Under the New Entry Restrictions
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...
USCIS Expands Role with New Law Enforcement Authority
On September 4, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will formally expand its law enforcement functions. Under a final rule published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USCIS will begin recruiting and training special agents classified as 1811 officers. These officers will now be empowered to investigate, arrest,...
U.S. Visa Holders Face New “Continuous Vetting” Policy and Enforcement Expansion
On August 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (USDOS) confirmed that it is implementing a sweeping “continuous vetting” process affecting an estimated 55 million current U.S. visa holders. The initiative allows authorities to regularly review visa holders’ records for potential grounds of revocation and possible deportation.
What...Worksite Immigration Enforcement in 2025: What Employers Should Expect and How to Prepare
With the return of high-profile immigration enforcement under the current administration, U.S. employers—particularly those with diverse workforces—must take a proactive stance toward compliance. Recent developments suggest that worksite inspections, audits, and even large-scale raids are becoming more frequent across industries. At NPZ Law Group, we break down what employers need to know...
July 2025 Immigration Policy Highlights: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Should Know
As immigration policy continues to shift under the current administration, the month of July brought key changes that impact foreign nationals, sponsoring employers, and immigration practitioners across the country. From fee increases to policy enforcement updates, here are the most important takeaways — as analyzed by the NPZ Law Group.
Key Immigration Compliance Takeaways from the New Federal Legislation
A sweeping new federal law—informally known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—has introduced several updates that U.S. employers, especially those hiring foreign national workers, should closely review. While much of the public focus has been on border policy and funding, the legislation also brings important changes to worksite enforcement, visa processing, adjudication trends,...
Leaving the U.S. Doesn’t Always Fix Your Immigration Status: The Truth About “Self-Deportation” and Reentry Bars
Some recent public statements have spread confusion about whether individuals who are undocumented or have overstayed their visas in the United States can simply “leave” the country and return legally at a later time. At NPZ Law Group, we want to clarify the very real risks of this approach—and explain why leaving...
Supreme Court Decision Ends CHNV Parole Program: What U.S. Employers Need to Know Now
On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Humanitarian Parole Program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). This marks a significant policy shift that will directly impact thousands of foreign nationals living and working in the United States — and their...
Presidential Proclamation Imposes New Travel Ban on 19 Countries
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. government issued a Presidential Proclamation establishing new restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals from specific countries. The measure aims to address national security and public safety concerns by placing full or partial suspensions on visa issuance and travel.
The Proclamation takes effect...