Immigration

The budget reconciliation bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This comprehensive legislation aims, among other things, to address various aspects of immigration policy, from enforcement and border security to fees and program accessibility. The OBBBA particularly impacts individuals relying on humanitarian-based immigration, as it introduces new fee structures and limits employment authorization for these individuals. The OBBBA is also noteworthy for employers since the law provides increased enforcement funding, which may lead to a higher volume, frequency, and comprehensiveness of I-9 compliance audits.