International Employment

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“Status Change Report” was launched for E-Verify-enrolled employers that allows them to identify CHNV EADs that have been revoked.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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Post-Brexit Agreement on Gibraltar: Key Developments and Practical Implications

On 11 June, the United Kingdom and Spain, alongside the European Commission and the Government of Gibraltar, announced a political agreement on the future relationship between Gibraltar and the European Union. The deal marks a significant milestone in post-Brexit negotiations and provides a framework for Gibraltar’s continued access to the Schengen area, while explicitly preserving UK sovereignty and ensuring continued economic stability. The agreement is designed to secure fluidity at the Gibraltar-Spain border, a key issue for the territory’s workforce and economy. We outline the key elements of the deal and its practical implications.

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President Trump Signs New Travel Ban: What Travelers Need to Know

On June 4, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States and partially restricting the entry of nationals from seven countries. The ban takes effect June 9, 2025. We summarize to whom the proclamation applies and doesn’t apply. Foreign nationals impacted by the travel ban who are currently in the United States should not leave.

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