06/01/2026
As midterms approach and immigration enforcement continues to increase, employers should expect greater scrutiny of hiring practices, work authorization compliance, and employment eligibility verification programs.
Immigration policy remains a key focus area, regardless of election outcomes, making proactive compliance more important than ever. Employers should review their Form I-9 processes, prepare for potential government audits or site visits, and ensure internal policies are consistently followed across the organization.
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Partner K. Edward Raleigh analyzes how post‑midterm US business immigration will shift toward heightened enforcement, worker‑protection scrutiny and cross‑agency oversight, urging employers to align hiring practices, sponsorship decisions and documentation with consistent, defensible workforce...