Immigration

In a notable update to the Foreign Affairs Manual, the Department of State has introduced a new B-1 business visitor classification for Specialized Trainers. The new provision allows foreign nationals with unique expertise that is not widely available in the United States to temporarily enter the country to train U.S. workers on foreign-sourced equipment, machinery, or proprietary processes connected to a qualifying project. While the update may provide greater flexibility for multinational companies and manufacturers, several important questions remain unanswered. Most notably, the term "qualifying project" is not defined in the guidance, potentially creating inconsistent interpretations among consular officers and CBP officers. Companies should...

A significant court ruling issued on June 8, 2026, has temporarily halted one of the most controversial immigration policies affecting employers and foreign professionals. A federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee was unlawful, finding that the executive branch lacked authority to impose what the court characterized as a tax without Congressional approval. The decision has immediate implications for employers, universities, healthcare systems, research institutions, and foreign nationals who rely on the H-1B visa program. While many employers view the ruling as a positive development, the litigation may be far from over. The government is expected to pursue...

The U.S. immigration system is constantly evolving, and a recently proposed change by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) could significantly impact millions of noncitizens across the country. USCIS has proposed substantial revisions to Form AR-11, the Change of Address Card, which many foreign nationals are required to submit within 10 days of moving to a new residence. While the proposal has not yet been finalized, immigration professionals, employers, educational institutions, and foreign nationals should pay close attention to what could become one of the most significant reporting changes in recent years. For individuals working with an Immigration Attorney in New Jersey,...