Key Travel Tips for Foreign National Employees Before Inauguration Day

With just 60 days until Inauguration Day, we’re preparing for potential shifts in immigration law and policy under a second Trump administration.

We understand this can be an unsettling time for our foreign national friends. As seasoned immigration lawyers, we stand ready to fight for our clients so that our employers can continue to hire and retain the highly skilled workers they need to succeed.?

Based on our experience with the last Trump administration, we significant impacts on business immigration, including:

·???????? Potential travel bans targeting specific countries or groups.

·???????? Increased challenges with visa issuance at U.S. Consulates abroad.

·???????? More restrictive interpretations of existing immigration laws.

·???????? Longer processing times and additional hurdles for routine immigration requests.

Our Advice for International Travel

If you are considering traveling internationally in the coming months, here’s what we recommend:

1.??? ?Return to the U.S. by January 20 if possible

·???????? Postpone non-essential travel after this date until we better understand the evolving landscape, including to which groups new travel bans might apply. Potential travel bans could lead to individuals being stranded abroad.

2.??? Plan ahead if travel is unavoidable

·???????? Collaborate with your employer to have contingency plans in place and understand your options in case you are delayed in your return to the U.S.

3.??? Activate consular approvals sooner than later

·???????? If you have a consular (out of country) approval that hasn’t been activated yet, consider using the next 60 days to travel, attend your visa appointment, and activate your new status by January 20, if possible.

4. Communicate travel plans in advance to your immigration team

·???????Before you finalize international travel plans, consult your employer's immigration team, including their immigration counsel. They can offer tailored guidance specific to your circumstances and the latest travel updates.

For a more comprehensive guide, check out our full article on ?Anticipating Immigration Changes; Best Practices for Foreign National Employees Over the Next 60 Days on our website.

Also, stay tuned to Weaver Schlenger LLP . ?We will continue to report on critical developments as they arise on our website? and LinkedIn.

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