Immigration Law Bulletin

Your Visa Expired – Do You Have to Leave the U.S.?

Emmerson Mirus, Nicole S. Schram | 07.29.25

The word “visa” is commonly used to refer to two different things: the visa status and the visa stamp of a nonimmigrant (temporary visitor or resident) in the U.S. In early July of 2025, the Trump administration changed the Visa Reciprocity Schedule, reducing the validity period of visa stamps for many countries. Since a growing number of nonimmigrants’ visa stamps will now expire earlier than their status, it is more important than ever to understand the differences between the two.

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U.S. Supreme Court Eases Standard for Plaintiffs To Prove “Reverse Discrimination” Claims

Storm B. Larson, Brian P. Goodman, Douglas E. Witte | 06.17.25

Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of race, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, color, and national origin. These protections apply equally to all individuals regardless of whether they are a member of a minority group with respect to those traits.

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FMLA May Limit Enforcement of Absence Policies

Sandra G. Cohen, Brian P. Goodman, Storm B. Larson, Douglas E. Witte | 05.28.25

A recent Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals case provides a good reminder for employers to be cautious when addressing employee absences that could be protected by FMLA.

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