Immigration - Laborsphere

Humanitarian Parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV): What’s the State of Play?

The Trump administration terminated a humanitarian parole program for beneficiaries from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV). The Department of Homeland Security is now proceeding with terminating all parole granted under the CHNV program and revoking related employment authorization documents (EADs) regardless of the existing parole and EAD expiration date. A new “Status Change Report” was launched for E-Verify-enrolled employers that allows them to identify CHNV EADs that have been revoked. However, there is no clear guidance for employers who may have employees who presented and continue to have unexpired EADs issued under this program.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS): What’s the State of Play?

Out of 17 countries under active TPS designations at the beginning of 2025, seven, including most recently Honduras and Nicaragua, have now seen protected status terminated. The termination of a country’s TPS designation ends the protection from removal and ability to extend work authorization of beneficiaries from that country. While the fate of the other countries that are still under active TPS designation remains uncertain, employers should be prepared for similar terminations based on the Trump administration’s actions thus far. Employers need to know their workforce, screen their employees for other benefits, and consider moving them to a true nonimmigrant status, where possible.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

UK’s 1 July 2025 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules

On 1 July 2025, the Home Office published the latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. This update delivers two major policy reforms: significant changes to the Skilled Worker route and the immediate closure of the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy to new principal applicants. We summarise the key developments.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

F-1, M-1, J-1 Visa Interviews Resume With Enhanced Screening of Applicants’ Online Activity

The new screening measures direct U.S. consular officers to thoroughly review visa applicants’ social media accounts and overall online presence. The directive encourages applicants to set their social media profiles to “public,” as private accounts may be perceived as an attempt to conceal information. Due to the increased screening workload, the number of available visa appointment slots is expected to decline, resulting in longer appointment wait times and visa processing times.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

The United Kingdom’s 24 June 2025 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules

On 24 June, the UK Home Office laid before Parliament a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. These changes focus on technical clarification, policy alignment and the formalisation of prior concessions across various immigration routes. We provide a summary of the key changes taking effect from July 2025.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

Reminder for California Employers: Immigration Status Protection

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has recently reminded California employers of protections available to workers regardless of their immigration status. California workers are protected from unfair immigration-related practices, and it is unlawful for any employer to retaliate against a worker for exercising these protections. It is also unlawful for an employer to fail to comply with notice requirements about immigration enforcement actions at worksites. We summarize California laws that prohibit discrimination and retaliation based on immigration status.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.