Upon returning to the presidency in January 2025, Donald Trump quickly enacted executive orders emphasizing a strict immigration agenda. Although these orders do not directly penalize employers, they increase scrutiny on foreign national employees. The administration plans to mandate registration and enhanced vetting for foreign nationals, implying longer procedures and greater costs for employers. It is also poised to limit non-citizen employment, impacting DACA, Temporary Protected Status, and humanitarian protections. Employers are encouraged to seek legal counsel to protect their workforce amid these anticipated changes.
Employers should expect additional scrutiny of the foreign nationals they employ and anticipate longer adjudication times and higher costs to petition for employment.
The Trump Administration intends to limit the number of employment authorized non-citizens, potentially terminating DACA and revoking Temporary Protected Status.
Foreign nationals in the U.S. should prepare for repetitive visits to USCIS’ Application Support Center for photographing and fingerprinting as part of enhanced vetting.
The potential reinstatement of the Muslim Ban suggests that admission to the United States may be restricted based on country of origin.
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