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Understanding Change of Status (COS) in the United States: Legal Requirements, Employment Authorization, Compliance Risks, and Best-Practice Guidance

Introduction A Change of Status (COS) in the United States is one of the most frequently misunderstood procedures within the non-immigrant visa framework. Many applicants, employers, and HR teams mistakenly believe that once a COS petition is filed, the beneficiary may begin employment in the new status. This misunderstanding can result in unauthorized employment, violations […]

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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Rule Allowing H-1B Spouses to Work

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In a pivotal decision on October 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to a 2015 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule permitting certain spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States. This decision effectively upholds a 2019 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District

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Government Shutdown and Its Impact on U.S. Immigration: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know

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Introduction On October 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. (ET), the United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to enact a funding bill. Under the Anti deficiency Act, federal agencies without independent fee funding must suspend operations. While several immigration-related functions continue, the Department of Labor (DOL)—a critical player in employment-based immigration—has ceased

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Work Authorization

Understanding Change of Status (COS) in the United States: Legal Requirements, Employment Authorization, Compliance Risks, and Best-Practice Guidance

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Rule Allowing H-1B Spouses to Work

Government Shutdown and Its Impact on U.S. Immigration: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know

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