Spring 2025 DHS Regulatory Agenda: Immigration Policy Changes And Employer Considerations (Part 2)

Part 1 provided an overview of immigration policy changes included in the Spring 2025 DHS Regulatory Agenda and included considerations for employers. Part 2 discusses potential impacts to specific industries and additional employer considerations.

Industry Impact Analysis

Technology and Professional Services

Companies utilizing H-1B workers may face increased compliance requirements, including enhanced documentation standards, more frequent site visits, and stricter oversight of third-party placement arrangements. This is particularly relevant for consulting firms and technology companies that place workers at client sites or utilize complex corporate structures. University partnerships and research collaborations may be affected by cap exemption changes, potentially requiring institutions to compete in the annual lottery system for positions that were previously cap-exempt. Consulting and staffing firms may need to restructure their placement arrangements to