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What the New USCIS Policy Means for H-1B Holders and Other Visa Professionals

June 2, 2026USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 changes how adjustment of status applications are evaluated for H-1B holders and other employment-based visa professionals. The policy gives immigration officers broader discretion to deny green card applications, even for applicants with otherwise clean records. This article explains the policy shift, the increased risks tied to status violations, fraud enforcement, social media screening, and limited judicial review, along with practical guidance for foreign professionals navigating the employment-based immigration process.Articles + White Papers

New USCIS Green Card Policy: Critical Risks for Hospitals, Health Systems, and Nonprofit Research Institutions

June 1, 2026USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 introduces heightened discretionary review for adjustment of status applications, creating significant risks for hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research institutions that rely on foreign-born physicians and scientists. This article examines the policy’s impact on the Conrad 30 physician pipeline, National Interest Waiver cases, and healthcare workforce stability in underserved communities.Articles + White Papers

What Employers Need to Know About the New USCIS Green Card Policy

May 27, 2026USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 introduces heightened discretionary scrutiny for adjustment of status applications, creating new uncertainty for employers that sponsor foreign national workers. This article explains the legal framework behind the policy, the workforce and operational risks businesses may face, and the practical steps employers should consider to prepare for increased scrutiny in employment-based green card cases.Client Alert

DOT Non-Domiciled CDL Rule

March 11, 2026A new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will significantly narrow eligibility for non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) beginning March 16, 2026. The rule limits eligibility to holders of H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visas and eliminates Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) as qualifying proof of work authorization. As a result, many lawfully present and work-authorized immigrants, including refugees, asylees, DACA recipients, and Temporary Protected Status holders, will no longer be able to obtain or renew a non-domiciled CDL. The change is expected to affect roughly 194,000 drivers nationwide and has prompted multiple legal challenges, including a pending emergency stay request before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.Client Alert

USCIS Policy Change Impacting Work Authorization: Advisory for Employers and Human Resources

December 8, 2025USCIS has issued a policy memorandum pausing immigration benefit processing for individuals from 19 high-risk countries and requiring a re-review of certain previously approved cases. This change may affect work authorization, employment verification, and workforce stability. Employers and HR teams should review impacted employees and update compliance procedures.Client Alert

DHS Ends All Employment Authorization Auto-Extensions

October 29, 2025Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends all automatic work authorization renewals. The 540-day extension applies only to renewals filed before this date, and there is no grace period for expired EADs filed on or after October 30. Employers must audit EADs, train staff, ensure I-9 compliance, and plan for work authorization gaps. Penalties for noncompliance can be severe.Client Alert

Implications of Supreme Court Stay for Business Operations in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo

September 16, 2025On September 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily reinstated immigration officers’ authority to conduct brief stops based on factors such as location, work type, language, or appearance. This stay in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo allows enforcement actions to resume in California pending appeal. Employers in industries like construction, agriculture, landscaping, and day labor should prepare for increased worksite disruptions and review compliance protocols.Blog Post

Employment Based First Preference (EB1)

October 30, 2018BMD has a team of experienced immigration attorneys with a collective knowledge of over fifty years to assist and guide U.S. banks, companies, individuals, universities, colleges, hospitals and institutions obtain the appropriate work visa or employment based permanent residency.Client Alert

President Trump’s Effect on the Workplace

October 5, 2016When President-elect Trump takes office, what can employers expect? What will be the effect of his presidency on the workplace and workforce? The probabilities and possibilities range from minor to major changes, with both short and long-term effects.