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We Love Our Au Pair—Can They Stay?

It’s not uncommon for a host family to form a deep bond with their au pair—and when the program winds down, families often ask, “Is there a way for them to stay?” Before we explore what may be possible, it’s important to understand the legal foundation of the au pair program.

Webinar: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know about Immigrant Workers in 2025

On Tuesday, April 15th, El Restaurante Magazine hosted a webinar featuring GYH attorneys Becki Young, Mary Pivec, and Catherine Walker. The attorneys discussed proactive compliance, what to do (and NOT do) if ICE or HSI comes knocking, and recruitment and retention strategies for hospitality employers.

Employer Best Practice: Preparing Employees on Work Visas for Risks of International Travel

This bulletin provides a framework for businesses to support their employees traveling internationally on work visas while addressing potential risks.

USCIS Implements Stricter Vetting, Including Social Media Checks

USCIS will now scrutinize social media content endorsing antisemitic terrorism or organizations as a negative factor in immigration benefit requests.

Registration: What Noncitizens Need to Know

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order. This order directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure non-citizens comply with the registration requirements under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

President Trump Signs E.O. Prioritizing the Apprehension and Removal of the Undocumented in the D.C. Metro Area

On March 28, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to form a federal task force named “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful.” This task force has been given eight objectives related to crime prevention, with the primary goal of ensuring the “maximum” enforcement of federal immigration laws and allocating resources for the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants in the D.C. metropolitan area.

Transcending Borders – March 2025

Original immigration and human rights content, immigration policy updates, and firm news.

IRS Close to Agreement with ICE on Sharing Addresses of Suspected Undocumented Immigrants

Recent reports indicate that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is approaching an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to share taxpayer information of undocumented immigrants. This development represents a notable shift in the utilization of tax data for immigration enforcement purposes.​

Mass Deportations: Breaking Down the Legal Concepts (Part II)

This is Part Two of a three-part blog series explaining some of the basic legal ideas behind the mass deportations promised by the Trump administration.