Within a few weeks of holding office, President Donald Trump released wide-ranging executive orders on immigration, ranging from the construction of a border wall, travel limitations of nationals from certain majority-Muslim countries, the hiring of an additional 10,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, and heightened scrutiny of companies that sponsor foreign national workers. As enforcement measures increase, U.S. employers should consider implementing protective measures to reduce their immigration risks and liabilities.

Employer Considerations Under the Trump Administration