DOJ Announces Civil Division Enforcement Priorities, Including Denaturalization and Ending Sanctuary Jurisdictions
On June 11, 2025, the Civil Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum announcing its enforcement priorities under the Trump administration. Under the memo, among other things, a policy shift heightens the priority of civil denaturalization enforcement. The memo lists a variety of non-exhaustive prioritized categories for denaturalization. The Civil Division, however, “retains the discretion to pursue cases outside of these categories as it determines appropriate.”
Foreign-born U.S. citizens with concerns about possible misrepresentations during the immigration or naturalization process or other issues should consider talking with an immigration attorney. Individuals concerned about denaturalization should also speak with an attorney before traveling abroad, as pending litigation or findings of fraud could impact re-entry or passport renewal.
Another priority under the memo is “ending sanctuary jurisdictions.” The memo states that “[c]onsistent with this directive, the Civil Division shall prioritize affirmative litigation to invalidate any State or local laws preempted by Federal law.”
For more information and details on this announcement, please see our KILP client alert here.
Supreme Court Decision Limits Nationwide Injunctions, Leaves Birthright Citizenship Issue Unsettled
On June 27, 2025, in a case implicating President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on birthright citizenship, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision limiting federal courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions blocking EOs and broad national policies. It explained that in such cases, courts should normally only block federal policies for the individuals or organizations that bring a lawsuit, unless a statute or class action process allows broader relief. This ruling makes it less likely that a single lawsuit will be able to stop a federal policy from taking effect across the entire country.
The Supreme Court’s order incorporates a change to the effective date of the EO, which was agreed to by the government. The Court stated that the EO does not apply to children born since January 20, 2025, and for 30 additional days after the order. Under the decision, all children born in the United States before July 28, 2025, regardless of their parents’ immigration status, will be recognized as U.S. citizens by the executive branch of the federal government.
The decision did not address the merits or constitutionality of the EO. The decision means that there will be continuing and evolving uncertainties, including legal challenges to the birthright citizenship order in the federal courts. For example, filed within hours of the decision, a lawsuit in New Hampshire seeks to designate a nationwide class of children needing protection from the EO. Meanwhile, at a press conference on June 27, 2025, President Trump announced that the administration plans to take additional actions to end birthright citizenship. These efforts will likely take the form of new agency rules, policies, and guidance aimed at implementing the EO.
For more information and details on this update, please see our KILP client alert here.
Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court Ruling to Allow the Trump Administration to Deport People to Third Countries Without Recourse
On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling to allow the Trump administration to deport people to third countries without the ability to argue that they would face torture. Specifically, a group of men being held at a military base in Djibouti will be sent to South Sudan while their case continues in court.
Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented. Justice Sotomayor said, “Apparently, the court finds the idea that thousands will suffer violence in farflung locales more palatable than the remote possibility that a district court exceeded its remedial powers when it ordered the government to provide notice and process to which the plaintiffs are constitutionally and statutorily entitled. That use of discretion is as incomprehensible as it is inexcusable.”
After the ruling, Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said, “DHS can now execute its lawful authority and remove illegal aliens to a country willing to accept them. Fire up the deportation planes.”
E-Verify, SAVE Announce New Status Change Reports for Employers of Those Whose Parole Is Terminated
On June 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is revoking Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain people whose parole has been terminated. These revocations may be on a case-by-case basis or may be for groups, such as those paroled through the processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. DHS said it sent direct notifications to certain individuals who were paroled into the United States, terminating their parole and revoking their parole-based EADs.
E-Verify developed a new report to help employers identify any E-Verify cases created with an EAD that has been revoked. DHS said the new Status Change Report allows E-Verify employers to review their aggregated case data for employees who presented EADs for employment verification that have now been revoked by DHS. The report contains the document revocation date, case number, and A-number for each affected case. DHS said the data in this report “will be regularly updated as DHS revokes EADs, and this report replaces the use of Case Status Alerts for EAD revocations.” The DHS announcement includes instructions for employers and their agents on how to access the report and reverify their employees.
Also, on June 20, 2025, Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) announced that it created a self-service report that user agencies can generate when logged into SAVE using a web browser. The new report allows user agencies to identify SAVE cases created for one or more benefit applicants whose parole was terminated by DHS. Since DHS data is continuously updated, agencies should consider running this report on a regular basis, SAVE said.
Uncertainty in the Middle East Disrupts U.S. Visa Processing and Consular Services
U.S. visa processing across the Middle East is facing renewed disruption due to developments such as tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Recent military activity involving Iran, and the U.S. government’s evacuation of non-essential personnel from multiple embassies across the Middle East, are significantly affecting visa processing in the region, according to reports.
Although the Department of State recently authorized the resumption of F, M, and J visa interviews under new vetting protocols, the deteriorating security environment is likely to delay, or entirely suspend, implementation of that guidance at affected consular posts.
OFLC Published a New List of Professional Occupations Effective July 1, 2025
On June 24, 2025, the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that it reviewed occupational and education data and published a new list of occupations on its website, as it does annually per a 2021 Federal Register notice. OFLC said the list of professional occupations “serves as a guide for employers to distinguish between professional and non-professional occupations in order to comply with the professional recruitment requirements of the PERM program.”
Appendix A to the Preamble–Education and Training Categories by Occupational Information Network (O*NET)–Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Occupations, which implements the new list of professional occupations for the July 2025 through June 2026 wage year, will be effective July 1, 2025.
DOS Resumes Visa Processing for Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors, Announces Enhanced Social Media Vetting
On June 18, 2025, the Department of State resumed visa processing for new and returning students and exchange visitors (F, M, and J nonimmigrants) but announced enhanced social media and online presence screening and vetting procedures. All applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas will be instructed to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media profiles to “public” at their visa interviews. If the consular officer finds them otherwise eligible for the visa sought, the officer will issue the student an INA § 221(g) decision while they gather more information and documentation before issuing a final determination.
The guidance directs consular officers to review visa applicants’ online presence for “any indications of hostility towards the citizens, culture, government, institutions or founding principles of the United States.” Consular officers will review more than just social media accounts with particular attention to applicants with a history of political activism. Officers will comprehensively screen every visa applicant “for potential security and non-security related ineligibilities.” Although the online content found may not alone be sufficient to deny a student’s visa, officers will conduct additional vetting to determine if the applicant will respect U.S. laws and “engage only in activities consistent with” their status. While some travelers have taken to temporarily wiping their social media accounts, consular officers will be taking screenshots during their vetting process to preserve records of their findings.
Lack of a public online presence or refusal to make sites accessible will raise a red flag. If no derogatory information is found, the officer may make a decision on the visa application. However, according to the guidance, “[i]f potentially derogatory information is found, post should refuse the case under the appropriate refusal code; or, if needed, post should call the applicant back for a follow-up interview.”
According to the guidance, consular posts may resume processing of expedited appointment requests and are directed to prioritize physicians applying for J visas and applicants studying at U.S. universities where international students constitute 15 percent or less of the total student body.
President Trump Backtracks on Pause in ICE Enforcement Against Hotel, Restaurant, and Farm Workers; Worksite Enforcement to ‘Massively Expand’
President Trump has reversed the pause he called for a week ago on deportation-related raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on worksites in the agricultural, hospitality, and restaurant industries. He said raids would be focused on “Democrat-run cities,” which he claimed on Truth Social are the “core of the Democrat Power Center.”
Tom Homan, the White House “border czar,” said that “[w]orksite enforcement operations are going to massively expand.” On June 16, 2025, Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, said that worksite operations “are very much a cornerstone” of the Trump administration’s enforcement efforts. “There is no safe harbor, whether it be a church or a courthouse or a worksite. We will come for you; we will arrest you; you will be deported.” Following President Trump’s latest comments, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement held a call with its agency leaders in the field, ordering them to resume raids on hotel, restaurant, and agricultural worksites.
The previous change in policy for those industries, implemented last week, came after President Trump posted on Truth Social, “Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace. … We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA. Changes are coming!”
According to reports, some public companies are now warning investors about disruptions in their workforces. Smithfield, a major meatpacking company, said in its securities filing in March, “Increased enforcement efforts with respect to existing immigration laws by governmental authorities may disrupt a portion of our workforce or our operations.”
Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 Additional Countries
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from 19 countries—imposing “full” restrictions on 12 and “partial” restrictions on 7—an action that fulfills a long-standing campaign promise of a new travel ban.
According to reports, following the Trump administration’s issuance of a travel (entry) ban/restrictions on 19 countries, President Trump is considering expanding the ban to up to 36 additional, mostly African, countries.
The 36 countries have 60 days to “mitigate ongoing vetting and screening concerns, develop corrective action plans to remediate deficiencies and evaluate progress.” A related cable reportedly said there was a range of concerns but did not specify what the concerns were for each country. In general, the cable cited concerns including unreliability in identity documents, criminal records, passports, and visa overstays, among other issues. The countries could reduce the concerns, the cable said, if they agree to accept deportees or asylees from other countries sent by the United States.
The countries on the new list reportedly include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
DHS Announces Fine Forgiveness for Those Who Self-Deport With CBP Home App
On June 9, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that undocumented persons who self-deport from the United States through the CBP Home App will receive forgiveness of any civil fines or penalties for failing to depart. Currently, DHS noted, a person can be fined nearly $1,000 per day if they do not depart after a final deportation order.
Additionally, a person can also be fined for failing to depart in a timely manner after a voluntary departure order. DHS said it has issued more than 9,000 fine notices to undocumented persons for a total of almost $3 billion. In addition, DHS said it has made the CBP Home Mobile App more user-friendly by eliminating certain steps and making it easier for people to self-deport.
State Dept. Releases Visa Bulletin for July
The Department of State’s Visa Office has released the Visa Bulletin for July 2025.
The bulletin includes final action dates for employment-based preference cases, along with dates for filing of employment-based visa applications and updates on diversity visas (DV), including DV rank cut-offs that will apply in August.
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Administration’s Block on Harvard International Student Visas
On June 5, 2025, after an emergency request from Harvard University, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to stop the Trump administration from blocking visas for new international students coming to Harvard. International students make up about a quarter of Harvard’s student body.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly sent a cable ordering U.S. embassies and consulates to deny visa applications for Harvard international students after President Trump issued a related proclamation and fact sheet. The proclamation singled out Harvard due to national security concerns. The fact sheet states:
- The Proclamation suspends the entry into the United States of any new Harvard student as a nonimmigrant under F, M, or J visas.
- It directs the Secretary of State to consider revoking existing F, M, or J visas for current Harvard students who meet the Proclamation’s criteria.
- The Proclamation does not apply to aliens attending other U.S. universities through the Student Exchange Visa Program (SEVP) and exempts aliens whose entry is deemed in the national interest.
DHS Ramps Up ‘Crackdown’ on Visa Overstays
On June 4, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is ramping up a “crackdown” on visa overstays following a Boulder, Colorado, attack perpetrated by an Egyptian national. DHS said that U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be “ramping up the review of immigration records and will take immediate appropriate actions.”
According to the DHS statement:
This urgent crackdown comes after authorities arrested 45-year-old Mohammed Sabry Soliman for setting at least eight Americans on fire in a shocking terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. Soliman is an Egyptian national who had overstayed his visa in the U.S. and remained in the country unlawfully since 2022. Soliman faces federal hate crime and multiple state felony charges.
Australia: New Innovation Visa Pathways
South Australia has officially opened nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), offering a streamlined pathway to permanent residency for globally recognized individuals across various sectors. This initiative aims to attract top-tier talent to bolster the state’s innovation-driven economy.
The program invites high-performing individuals – including researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, and athletes – to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) through the Skilled & Business Migration portal. Successful nominees will receive state endorsement from South Australia, enabling them to apply for the permanent Subclass 858 visa through the Department of Home Affairs at the national level, with priority processing.
The visa has five nomination categories:
- Global Researchers and Thought Leaders: For individuals with significant academic contributions, such as high-impact publications or international patents.
- Entrepreneurs: For founders or leaders of innovation-driven ventures aiming to establish or expand businesses in South Australia.
- Innovative Investors: For investors who have supported or scaled ventures, particularly those contributing to South Australia’s economic growth.
- Creative Talent: For artists, filmmakers, designers, and cultural leaders with national or international recognition.
- Other Globally Talented Individuals: For exceptional candidates whose achievements fall outside the standard categories but warrant nomination based on merit.
Applicants must demonstrate internationally recognized achievements and a commitment to contributing to South Australia’s economic and innovation landscape. The program is open to both onshore and offshore applicants, with no age restrictions; however, those under 18 or over 55 must show exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
This initiative reflects South Australia’s strategic effort to attract exceptional professionals from around the world, fostering economic growth and cultural enrichment through their contributions.
Details:
- https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/news-events/national-innovation-visa-nominations-open-high-performing-individuals
- https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/national-innovation-visa#nav-requirements/
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/national-innovation-visa-858#Eligibility
Hong Kong: Individuals Can Apply for Entry in Eight Skilled Trades Facing Shortages
On May 30, 2025, the Hong Kong government announced a new immigration initiative under the General Employment Policy (GEP) and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP), effective from June 30. This pilot program aims to address acute manpower shortages in eight critical skilled trades by facilitating the entry of non-degree professionals aged 18 to 40. The program has a three-year duration with an overall quota of 10,000, and a maximum of 3,000 entrants per trade.
The targeted trades include:
- New industrialization technicians
- Nurses
- Aircraft maintenance technicians
- Marine services technicians (for local vessels)
- Information technology technicians
- Elevator/escalator technicians
- Building information modeling coordinators
- Electrical technicians
Applicants must meet specific qualifications, work experience, and professional skills as outlined in the Technical Professional List. A confirmed job offer from a local employer is required, with remuneration aligned to market standards. Initial visas will be valid for 24 or 36 months, depending on the trade and the applicant’s qualifications. Renewals require continued employment in the same trade, with extensions up to 36 months or the duration of the employment contract, whichever is shorter.
This initiative is distinct from existing labor importation schemes and aims to attract mid-level, experienced professionals to settle in Hong Kong long-term. Employers hiring under this scheme are exempt from conducting a market availability test, streamlining the recruitment process. The program will undergo a review after its first year to assess its effectiveness.
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Schengen Area: Internal Schengen Border Checks Updates
The Schengen Area, long a symbol of European unity and free movement, is experiencing a wave of internal border control reintroductions. As of mid-2025, more than a dozen EU and Schengen countries have temporarily reinstated border checks—raising concerns about the long-term health of Europe’s border-free zone.
Under the Schengen Borders Code, internal border checks are generally not allowed. However, temporary controls are permitted in response to serious threats to public policy or internal security. In 2024, reforms to the code expanded flexibility for member states, including new measures for public health emergencies and increased authority to close or limit border crossings.
These legal tools are now widely used. As of June 2025, countries with internal checks include Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Slovenia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Spain, and Slovenia—many extending their controls into late 2025.
Finland: Relaxed Change of Role Rules for Labor Shortage Sectors
Finland has introduced significant reforms to its work-based residence permit system, effective 11 June 2025, aimed at enhancing job security for foreign workers and improving oversight of employment practices.
Under the new regulations, foreign employees holding a work-based residence permit are granted a protection period if their employment ends. Standard permit holders have three months to secure new employment, while specialists and individuals who have resided in Finland with a work-based permit for over two years are afforded a six-month period. The residence permit must remain valid during this time. Failure to obtain new employment within these timeframes may result in the withdrawal of the residence permit unless the individual qualifies under another permit category.
Employers are now legally obligated to notify the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) within 14 days if the employment of a foreign national holding a work-based residence permit ends prematurely. This requirement aims to enhance the monitoring of residence permits and ensure timely updates to employment statuses. Non-compliance may lead to sanctions imposed by the police.
The amendments also provide greater flexibility for residence permit holders to transition into occupations experiencing labour shortages. A government decree identifies specific sectors with labour shortages, including practical nurses, nurses, and process operators in metal processing. Permit holders can now seek employment in these sectors without the need to apply for a new residence permit, provided their current permit remains valid. The list of labour shortage sectors will be regularly updated to reflect Finland’s evolving workforce needs.
These legislative changes aim to better align residence permits with employment status, improve oversight, and facilitate the integration of foreign workers into sectors where they are most needed.
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Canada: Temporary Exemption for Work Permit Holders When Changing Employment
On May 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a revised temporary public policy to facilitate quicker job transitions for temporary foreign workers already residing in the country. This policy allows eligible workers to commence new employment while their work permit applications are pending, eliminating the need to wait for full processing before starting a new job.
The policy applies to foreign nationals in Canada who:
- Are on “maintained status” and authorized to work while their work permit application is pending but are restricted from changing employers or occupations under the conditions of their expired permit.
- Hold a valid employer-specific work permit but need to transition to a different employer or occupation due to circumstances such as layoffs or seeking better opportunities.
- Are exempt from holding a work permit but require one to work in a new occupation or for a new employer.
To benefit from this policy, eligible workers must apply online for the exemption. If approved, they can begin their new employment immediately while awaiting the final decision on their work permit application.
This measure aims to better utilize the skills of foreign workers already in Canada and improve labor market flexibility. It replaces the earlier COVID-era policy and removes previous exemptions, such as the waiver for biometric submissions when local Service Canada offices were closed.
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United States: Federal Court Blocks State Department Policy on U.S. Passports and Gender
A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. State Department from enforcing a restrictive passport policy that would have denied transgender and nonbinary applicants the ability to choose gender markers that reflect their identity.
The injunction issued late Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Orr v. Trump, halts implementation of a policy based on Executive Order 14168, signed by President Trump in January 2025. The order mandated that federal agencies recognize only a person’s sex assigned at birth, eliminating recognition of gender transitions or nonbinary identities in official documents, including passports.
The judge ruled that the policy likely violates the constitutional rights of those affected and ordered the State Department to return to the pre-January 20, 2025 policy, which allowed applicants to choose an “M,” “F,” or “X” marker corresponding to their gender identity.
Klasko News
FIRM NEWS
Klasko Immigration Law Partners Earns Top Rankings in 2025 Chambers USA and Global Guides
Klasko Immigration Law Partners is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners USA Guide and Global Guide. A special congratulations to our distinguished partners who were recognized for their outstanding work in immigration law: H. Ronald Klasko, William Stock, Elise Fialkowski, and Timothy D’Arduini.
Klasko Immigration Law Partners Welcomes Three Attorneys to Its Expanding Washington D.C. Office
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Washington, D.C. office, as well as its litigation and government relations practice, with the addition of three highly accomplished attorneys: Stacy Shore, Duncan Fulton, and Anabel Nataros.
IN THE NEWS
H. Ronald Klasko
Chairman Ron Klasko was quoted in The Washington Post about uncertainty around the potential “gold card” for ultra-wealthy foreign nationals.
H. Ronald Klasko
Ron Klasko was recently quoted in The Dispatch‘s article on his expertise on the EB-5 program and his thoughts on the “gold card” visa program.
Timothy D’Arduini
“At least now we have a process that we can try to help our clients to navigate,” said Timothy D’Arduini, who was recently quoted in this Bloomberg Law article on new screening processing requirements for visa applicants.
Brian Green
Brain Green co-authored an AILA Think Immigration blog on the decision of Riley v. Bondi.
Stacy Shore | Duncan Fulton | Anabel Nataros
Stacy Shore, Duncan Fulton, and Anabel Nataros is featured in EB-5 Investors – EB-5 People in Focus: Achievements & Awards.
RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Timothy D’Arduini | Natalia Gouz | Nick Lowrey
On June 5th, Klasko attorneys Timothy D’Arduini, Natalia Gouz, and Nicholas Lowrey discussed the current state of play, potential government enforcement actions on the horizon, and best practices for building and maintaining an I-9 compliant program. Watch the recording here!
Elise Fialkowski | H. Ronald Klasko | William Stock
On June 21st, three partners presented at the AILA Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Elise Fialkowski presented on “Intro to the EB Immigrant Visas (Fundamentals)”; Ron Klasko presented on the ”Navigating the Complexities of EB-5: Emerging Challenges and Untapped Opportunities” panel; and Bill Stock spoke on the “Permanent Residence Strategies for Religious Workers” panel.
RANKINGS/AWARDS
H. Ronald Klasko | William Stock | Elise Fialkowski | Timothy D’Arduini
Klasko Immigration Law Partners is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners USA Guide and Global Guide. A special congratulations to our distinguished partners who were recognized for their outstanding work in immigration law: H. Ronald Klasko, William Stock, Elise Fialkowski, and Timothy D’Arduini.
ICYMI: RECENT BLOG POSTS AND ALERTS
DOJ Prioritizes Denaturalization Enforcement in New Civil Division Directive
In this client alert, Nick Lowrey and Duncan Fulton cover the DOJ Civil Division issuing a memorandum announcing a policy shift that heightens the priority of civil denaturalization enforcement.
Supreme Court Decision Continues Legal Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
In this client alert, Bill Stock, Timothy D’Arduini, and Duncan Fulton break down the Supreme Court’s decision in cases challenging President Trump’s Executive Orders.
Automatic Visa Extension Granted Amid Temporary Closure of Israel Immigration Offices
In this client alert, Timothy D’Arduini and Jordan Gonzalez alert that Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority has announced that, due to the temporary closure of its offices, visas held by foreign nationals who were legally residing in Israel as of June 12, 2025, have been automatically extended until September 30, 2025.
Regional Uncertainty Driven by Iran Tensions: Impact on U.S. Visa Processing and Consular Services
In this client alert, Chloe Du covers the disruption in U.S. visa processing across the Middle East due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Proactive Prevailing Wage Strategies for Employers During the Second Trump Administration
In this Blog, Candace Hill offers insight on what precautionary actions employers can take during the second Trump administration.
Klasko Immigration Law Partners Earns Top Rankings in 2025 Chambers USA and Global Guides
Klasko Immigration Law Partners is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners USA Guide and Global Guide. A special congratulations to our distinguished partners who were recognized for their outstanding work in immigration law: H. Ronald Klasko, William Stock, Elise Fialkowski, and Timothy D’Arduini.
Klasko Immigration Law Partners Welcomes Three Attorneys to Its Expanding Washington D.C. Office
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its Washington, D.C. office, as well as its litigation and government relations practice, with the addition of three highly accomplished attorneys: Stacy Shore, Duncan Fulton, and Anabel Nataros.
State Department Implements Enhanced Online Vetting for F, J, and M Visas
In this client alert, Stacy Shore and Jessica DeNisi report that the Department of State issued its anticipated enhanced social media and online presence screening and vetting procedures for new and returning students (F, M, and J).
Key Status Updates for Humanitarian Immigration Programs
In this Blog, Michele Madera and Lana Spaic cover an overview of several major humanitarian immigration programs key status updates that are relevant for many employers and their international workers.
The Harvard Protests and the First Amendment: Do Foreigners Have the Same Rights to Speak Up?
This recent article takes a look at different Supreme Court cases on freedom of speech and tackles this hot topic: Do foreign nationals have the same First Amendment rights as US citizens when it comes to political speech?
Reentry Risks for Lawful Permanent Residents After Extended Travel
In this client alert, Bill Stock and Stacy Shore warn green card holders that applying for entry into the U.S. after an absence of six months or more could result in being placed in removal proceedings, and possibly detained, if you do not have a reentry permit or special immigrant (returning resident) visa.
2025 Travel Ban: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know
In this client alert, several Klasko attorneys inform employers and foreign nationals what they need to know about the presidential proclamation travel ban.
2025 Travel Ban: FAQ for Travelers
This FAQ provides details regarding the substance of the Proclamation, impacts on specific populations, exceptions to the restrictions, and best practices moving forward.
New U.S. Student Visa Restrictions Under Latest State Department Guidance
In this client alert, Stacy Shore breaks down the latest guidance from the Department of State—what applicants need to know and how institutions can better support international students.
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