DOS Rollback of Interview Waivers Likely to Result in Longer Visa Appointment Backlogs
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will end interview waivers for the vast majority of visa applicants. In-person interviews will be required for most visa categories ...
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has announced changes to the anticipated Resilient Environmental and Landscapes (REAL) coastal flood rules, which were previously anticipated to take effect later this year. Originally published in the New Jersey Register ...
Under the current administration, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased its unannounced visits to workplaces (or ICE raids) for the purpose of detaining undocumented employees. While ICE raids are generally targeted towards industries known to ...
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has announced a few changes to the anticipated Resilient Environmental and Landscapes (REAL) coastal flood rules, which were previously anticipated to take effect later this year. These changes critically include the ...
On July 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua and Honduras effective September 8, 2025. The decision was formally published in the July 8, 2025 edition of the Federal Register. Prior to this ...
SCOTUS Releases Decision in Birthright Citizenship Case
The SCOTUS birthright citizenship decision issued, on June 27, 2025, did NOT determine the constitutionality of President Trump’s Executive Order (EO). Instead, the ruling limited the ability of district court judges to grant ...
Should My Company Have an Employee Handbook - What are the Benefits?
Is my company legally required to have an employee handbook?
There is no law requiring a company to provide an employee handbook to its workforce. However, there are numerous benefits to doing so.
Why is it important for my ...
On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) banning travel to the US by citizens of 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The EO imposes travel restrictions ...
DOS Instructs Consular Posts to Expand Social Media Vetting for Student Visa Applicants Traveling to Harvard
Politico has reported the release of a new Department of State (DOS) cable titled “Action Request: Expanding Screening and Social Media Vetting for Visa Applicants ...
On May 19, 2025, in Noem, et al. v. National TPS Alliance, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court permitted the Trump Administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. The court left open the door to challenges by migrants if the Trump administration tries to cancel ...