TL;DR This guide is for HR leaders and Legal Ops teams managing multiple H-1B employees. You’ll learn why the Department of Labor may increase scrutiny under Operation Firewall, what is likely to trigger attention, and how to complete an internal PAF compliance check. Hi, I’m Robert Nadalin, a board-certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law [...]
On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that sent shockwaves through corporate HR departments nationwide: a proposed one-time $100,000 fee for certain new H-1B visa petitions. If you're an HR leader or legal ops professional managing foreign national employees, you've probably been fielding questions from leadership, employees, and stakeholders about what this [...]
If you manage immigration cases for your company, you’ve probably seen the headlines about the Hyundai-LG battery plant raid in Georgia—where 500 workers were detained. For many HR and Legal Ops teams, it raised the same question: Could this happen to us? While most companies won’t find themselves in a DHS enforcement raid, the incident [...]
Late Friday, September 19, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) proposing a one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions. In this video, Robert Nadalin, Managing Attorney at Nadalin Law, breaks down what this proposal actually means—and what HR leaders and international employees should be watching for. He clarifies the practical implications, [...]
When a European tech company rushed to establish its first U.S. office, immigration paperwork was delegated to an outsourced provider. On paper, everything looked fine—until the consulate flagged that the executives listed didn’t meet the “managerial capacity” requirement. The launch was delayed by months, critical contracts were lost, and HR was left explaining to leadership [...]
It happens more often than you think. An HR leader spends months securing an approved petition for a critical employee. The trip home for visa stamping seems routine—until the consular officer says “denied” in under two minutes. No papers reviewed. No second chance. This is the reality of high-volume consular interviews where decisions are made [...]
It’s been just over five months since the new administration took office, and while things may appear calm on the surface, the undercurrents of change in U.S. immigration policy are already creating ripple effects. In a recent LinkedIn Live, I shared my perspective as a board-certified immigration attorney on what HR leaders and legal [...]
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special category under U.S. immigration law that provides an alternative pathway for foreign nationals to obtain lawful permanent residence (green card) without requiring the standard employer-sponsored labor certification (PERM) process. This waiver, designed for certain categories of employment-based immigrants, enables those whose work serves a substantial benefit [...]
As we approach the 2025 presidential inauguration, the future of U.S. immigration policy is at a crossroads. With President Biden out of the race, the upcoming election promises significant shifts in direction, regardless of which candidate takes office. Here's a breakdown of the current immigration situation, the likely policy outcomes under different leadership scenarios, [...]
Navigating Green Card Options for Superstar Employees: Streamlining Pathways to Permanent Residency In today’s competitive global market, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for business success. However, the lengthy and complex U.S. green card process can pose significant challenges for both employers and their exceptional employees. A recent webinar titled "Green Card Options [...]
