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Policy Week in Review – April 17, 2026

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White House Announces NLRB Nominations - On April 13, the White House announced the nomination of James Macy from the U.S. Department of Labor to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a term expiring...more

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ICE’s New I-9 Guidance Raises the Stakes for Routine Form Errors

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All U.S. employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for every new hire to verify identity and work authorization. While the requirement itself is straightforward, the compliance framework around it is highly technical —...more

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ICE Expands Scope of Substantive Form I-9 Violations: What Employers Need to Know

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On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a revised Fact Sheet on Form I-9 inspections that expands the list of errors classified as “substantive” paperwork violations. While the penalty...more

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The Visa Bulletin for May: Final Action Dates and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

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Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

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Significant I-9 Form Policy Changes and Unexpected Penalties. Here's What Employers Need to Know

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On March 16, 2026, ICE updated its Form I-9 Inspection Fact Sheet ("the 2026 I-9 Inspection Sheet"). The changes were notable in that more than ten categories of errors that employers have long been able to fix during an...more

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Treasury announces CDFI Fund reforms targeting eligibility and anti-discrimination compliance

On April 9, Treasury announced that the CDFI Fund will issue rules concerning the treatment of CDFI Fund awards under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). Treasury stated it...more

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Understanding the EB 5 Program’s Critical Deadlines: What Investors Need to Know

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The EB‑5 Immigrant Investor Program continues to be one of the most reliable pathways for families seeking permanent residency in the United States through investment....more

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How ICE Is Raising the Stakes on I-9 Audits

ICE’s recent Fact Sheet signals a long-anticipated escalation in worksite enforcement that warrants immediate attention from employers. We have observed a consistent and concerning shift in enforcement patterns over the past...more

Robinson Immigration Law

Supply Chain Sovereignty: Why the NIW Is the Solution to the Infrastructure Engineer Shortage Affecting U.S. Energy and National...

The U.S. infrastructure engineer shortage is escalating from a workforce issue to a threat to supply chain sovereignty and national security. As federal agencies rapidly deploy infrastructure and industrial policy funding, a...more

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ICE Updates Form I-9 Guidance, Increasing Risk for Common Paperwork Errors

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently updated its guidance on Form I-9 inspections, which may have meaningful consequences for employers....more

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Reclassification of Form I-9 Violations from Procedural to Substantive: Increased Penalty Risk for Employers

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Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all employees by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 (“Form I-9”)...more

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[Event] The 2026 Workplace HR Update: Navigating Compliance, Benefits, and Immigration - May 13th, West Chester, OH

Laws governing the modern workplace continue to evolve—and enforcement risks continue to grow. This program provides a concise, practical update on the labor, employment, and immigration law issues most likely to impact...more

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The Government Is Connecting the Dots: How AI, Structured Data, and a Quiet Form Change Are Transforming Immigration Vetting

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What if the biggest shift in US immigration isn't a new executive order, but a form change most people barely noticed? In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey reveal how the immigration system is...more

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Budget Reconciliation and Health Policy: Understanding the Legislative Process and Where Congress May Go Next

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Key Takeaways - The FY 2027 budget process is underway, with the president submitting his proposal April 3 and committees beginning hearings the week of April 13. Senate leadership is expected to move a budget resolution the...more

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DOL Proposes Increase of $14,000 to Wage Levels for H-1Bs and Other Sponsored Workers

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Our Immigration Team reviews a proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would significantly increase prevailing wage requirements for employers sponsoring foreign workers, impacting hiring costs and workforce strategies...more

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Quiet Change, Serious Consequences: ICE Expands Form I-9 Substantive Violations for Employers

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) quietly issued updated guidance in March that materially changes how Form I‑9 violations are classified. ICE revised its long-standing Form I‑9 fact sheet to reclassify numerous...more

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New Information Obligations When Recruiting Non-EU Nationals to Germany

Since the beginning of 2026, companies with operations in Germany have been subject to a new obligation to provide information to certain foreign employees....more

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Key Takeaways From Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session

The Oregon legislature’s 2026 session adjourned on March 6, 2026. Several labor and employment law–related bills were proposed, and a handful of measures were enacted. Below is a summary of the key laws that Oregon employers...more

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Polish Without Knowing It: Are You Eligible for Polish Citizenship by Ancestry?

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An estimated 20 million people of Polish ancestry live outside of Poland today, in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and across the globe. Most of them have no idea that they...more

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Six for 2026: The Top New Washington State Laws Employers Need to Know

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Following a fast and furious legislative session, employers operating in Washington State should take action to comply with a host of new labor and employment laws passed by the Washington Legislature, effective as early as...more

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Global Mobility Risks for Automotive Employers: Lessons from Recent U.S. Jury Verdicts

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A recent federal jury verdict against BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC highlights the legal risks that can arise when global mobility practices intersect with U.S. anti-discrimination laws. For automotive companies operating U.S....more

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ICE Rewrites the Rules on Form I-9 Violations

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly revised its enforcement approach to Form I-9 violations, reclassifying numerous common errors as substantive violations subject to immediate penalties. These...more

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Deregulation Is Not Immunity: How Fragmented Federal Enforcement Is Reshaping Fair Housing Compliance

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One of the most overlooked developments in 2026 is how enforcement has splintered across federal agencies—each operating independently of HUD’s policy posture....more

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H-1B Cap Selections Have Been Announced – What Comes Next?

On March 31st, USCIS announced that it had met the annual quota of 85,000 H-1B cap-subject beneficiaries in the pre-registration lottery filing period between March 4th and March 19th, 2026. If one was selected in the H-1B...more

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Filming Abroad: A Producer’s Guide to Visa Requirements in 5 Top International Filming Locations

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As awards season has drawn to a close, winners and future hopefuls alike may be looking abroad for their next big project. In fact, recent estimates show about half of US productions are at least in part filmed outside of the...more

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