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How 2025 reshaped US immigration — and what it means in 2026
In this webcast, panelists examine how the shifting immigration policies of 2025 under the Trump administration have reshaped business immigration, enforcement, mobility, and risk management — and what employers should expect in 2026.
This webcast provides a detailed review of the major immigration policy developments that shaped 2025 under the Trump administration and examines their practical impacts on employers, foreign nationals, and mobility programs.
The EY panel will walk through the year’s most consequential executive actions, tightened vetting and screening procedures, adjudicative trends, enforcement activity, and changes at US consulates and ports of entry. The session also highlights how these actions — including the $100,000 H-1B proclamation, expanded social media vetting, and new consular requirements — have affected visa processing, workforce planning, and compliance obligations.
Finally, the panelists look ahead to 2026 and beyond, exploring expected regulatory shifts, risk areas, and strategic considerations for organizations navigating this evolving landscape.
The following topics will be discussed:
- A review of the major 2025 immigration policy changes, including executive orders, proclamations, travel restrictions, expanded screening and vetting measures, and termination of TPS and Humanitarian Parole programs
- Key updates at US consulates and borders, including elevated scrutiny, extended wait times, and increased secondary inspection
- Trends across USCIS petition adjudications, site visits, Requests for Evidence, approval rates, and the impact of the $100,000 H-1B proclamation
- Growth in enforcement actions by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Labor (DOL) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — including audits, site visits, penalties, and compliance expectations for employers
- A forward-looking overview of anticipated 2026 regulatory developments, including OPT reform, H-1B modernization, and public charge admissibility frameworks
- Strategic insights on adapting to elevated risk, operational uncertainty, rising costs, and ongoing regulatory changes
- Practical recommendations for organizations, including risk management strategies and alternative talent sourcing strategies
Panelists:
- Melanie Bradshaw, Partner, EY Law LLP
- Leila Khazra, Partner, US Immigration, EY Law LLP
- David Garabedian, Partner, US Immigration, EY Law LLP
- Matt Downer, Partner, US Immigration, EY Law LLP