Immigration & Workforce Mobility
Businesses face a range of challenges in today’s global economy. A key factor determining the success of a business is its talent.
Immigrants have always been an integral part of the American workforce. Through the immigration policies of sponsoring foreign nationals, businesses can increase their talent bank capturing the attention of new competitors in the world market.
Comprehensive Business Immigration and Workforce Compliance Services
When navigating complex labor markets or ensuring compliance with employment regulations, our team offers a wide range of immigration-related services. From employment consulting and audits to labor certification and visa applications, our attorneys are dedicated to helping clients achieve their business goals. Our services include:
- Employment Based Immigrant & Nonimmigrant Visas: Assist businesses in securing the necessary visas for their foreign employees, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
- Employment Verification and Worksite Compliance: Conduct thorough audits and provide guidance on maintaining compliance with employment verification laws, including I-9 audits and E-Verify.
- Family Based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas: Help employees bring their families to the United States, navigating the complexities of family-based immigration processes.
- Extensions and Changes of Status: Manage the process of extending visas or changing immigration status, ensuring that employees remain in compliance with U.S. immigration laws.
- Adjustments of Status: Assist with the adjustment of status process, helping employees transition from temporary to permanent residency.
- Citizenship and Naturalization: Provide guidance and support throughout the citizenship and naturalization process, helping employees achieve their goal of becoming U.S. citizens.
Leveraging Global Expertise
As a proud member of Meritas®, a global alliance of leading independent law firms, Ruder Ware can coordinate with fellow Meritas member firms worldwide. This collaboration enables us to assist U.S.-based businesses and professionals operating and traveling abroad, ensuring seamless legal support across borders.
Founded in 1920, Ruder Ware provides business, employment, estate planning, and litigation services. A full-service law firm, over 45 attorneys provide clients with a one-stop approach to their legal needs. Ruder Ware, Business Attorneys for Business Success.
Posted on May 1, 2025 by Mary Ellen Schill
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Posted on April 8, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On March 12th, the Department of Homeland Security published an Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) partially implementing section 7 of Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion (Jan. 20, 2025) (the “Executive Order”). Section 7 of the Executive Order directed the Secretary of Homeland Security, and others, to ensure that all previously unregistered noncitizens […]
Posted on April 7, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
On April 2nd, USCIS announced they had made available a revised Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification. The new form, available at the USCIS website, has an edition date of 01/20/25 and an expiration date of 05/31/27. USCIS will also continue to accept the following previous versions of the form: Form I-9 (08/01/2023 edition) with […]
Posted on March 26, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
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Posted on February 14, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
For employers seeking to sponsor foreign national professionals, awareness of the H-1B cap registration deadline is critical. Registration for the FY 2026 H-1B Cap lottery will start at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on March 7 and end at 12 p.m. Eastern Time on March 24. This year, the registration fee has been increased to $215. […]
Posted on February 7, 2025 by Nicole L. Stangl and Morgan H. Sweeney
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Posted on January 23, 2025 by Samuel J. S. Moheban
All employers, regardless of whether they sponsor employees for work visas, should closely monitor the Trump Administration’s evolving immigration policies. This is critical due to an anticipated surge in the enforcement of immigration laws and the potential labor supply disruptions stemming from significant changes to immigration policy. Employers who are unsure about their I-9 compliance, […]
Posted on January 14, 2025 by Nicole L. Stangl and Morgan H. Sweeney
On November 15, 2024, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) 2024 overtime rule (“Overtime Rule”). This decision came months after the Overtime Rule went into effect and the first increase to the salary requirement was implemented. Due to the delay […]
Posted on December 19, 2024 by Mary Ellen Schill
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Posted on November 15, 2024 by Nicole L. Stangl and Morgan H. Sweeney
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