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The Supreme Court Update - March 4, 2026

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On March 4, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions: Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation, New Jersey Transit Corporation v. Colt, Nos. 24-1021, 24-1113: These consolidated cases consider...more

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Spain Is Overhauling Its Immigration Process: What This Means for Multinational Employers

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Spain is preparing to modernize and standardize its historically fragmented immigration system with a centralized digital platform that is set to roll out in 2026. For employers recruiting foreign talent, this overhaul is...more

Jenner & Block

GSA PSA: New Certifications for All Federal Funding Recipients and How to Prepare

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The General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced proposed updates to certification requirements for federal grantees on the System for Award Management (SAM, available at sam.gov), the GSA-run, official US...more

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DHS Ends TPS Yemen: Another Termination for Employers to Track

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On March 3, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register confirming the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. The termination will take effect 60 days after...more

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B-1 Visa Updates: New Specialized Trainers Category for Foreign Nationals

The U.S. Department of State recently updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (9 FAM 402.2) to expand and clarify the scope of B-1 visa eligibility for foreign nationals providing after-sales services and training to U.S. workers....more

A&O Shearman

Why The Netherlands Must Protect And Expand Its Expat Regime

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The Wennink report sounds a clear alarm: the Netherlands is losing ground in the global competition for talent. In this article from our series on the Wennink report, we examine the fiscal expat regime (formerly known as the...more

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Department of Justice Obtains Settlement Based on AI-Generated Job Advertisements

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On Wednesday February 25th, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division announced a settlement with Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions, an IT professional services company, alleging that their job advertisements...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Canadian Immigration Update: Changes to C20 Reciprocal Employment Work Permits

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance for LMIA-exempt work permits issued under the reciprocal employment category of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The updated instructions...more

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Annual H-1B Registration Window Opens in March 2026 With New Selection Process

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently announced that it will accept new H-1B registrations from noon EST on March 4, 2026, through...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Asylum Work Authorization and the U.S. Labor Market: What Employers Should Know About DHS’s Proposed Rule

On Feb. 20, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule intended to strengthen screening of asylum seekers and reduce what it characterizes as fraudulent or meritless asylum applications. A...more

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Baker Botts/ACC Houston Half-Day Seminar: AI, Employment Law & The Future of Work

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Baker Botts and ACC Houston were delighted to host a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026 that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what’s ahead for the workplace....more

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Top Takeaways on 2026 Business Immigration Trends and the H‑1B Lottery

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What’s Changing—and Why It Matters- Recent changes across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Labor, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are creating...more

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Immigration Law Update

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Baker Botts and ACC Houston hosted a half-day seminar on January 29, 2026, that featured timely discussions on AI, employment law, and what’s ahead for the workplace. Staff Lawyer Connica Lemond led the “Immigration Law...more

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HUD Proposes Rule Limiting Public Housing for Mixed Immigration Status Families

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On February 20, 2026, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a proposed rule that would limit federal housing assistance for families with mixed immigration statuses....more

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Federal Agencies' Withdrawal of Joint Statement on Fair Lending Likely to Reduce Credit Opportunities for Non-Citizens

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On January 12, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice withdrew their October 2023 joint statement regarding the implications of a creditor's consideration of an individual's immigration...more

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HUD Proposes Ending Prorated Housing Assistance for Mixed Immigration Status Families

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposes to change application and prorated assistance rules for housing assistance programs to require all members of the assisted household to be U.S. citizens or...more

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US Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Dates for Filing Chart for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications in March 2026. The Dates for Filing chart shows significant advancement in several...more

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of March 2, 2026 | Congress to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Amid Ongoing DHS Shutdown

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Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and...more

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Beltway Buzz - February 2026 #3

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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H-1B Rules Shift Again: Higher Wages, Higher Costs and What Employers Must Do Now

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U.S. employers face a reshaped H‑1B landscape as the federal government rolls out major changes that affect who gets selected, how much filings cost, and how companies plan global hiring. Together, these developments make...more

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March 2026 Visa Bulletin: Spring Forward!

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Foreign nationals and their sponsoring US employers eagerly await the monthly release of the US Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, to confirm when they will be eligible to apply for permanent residence in the US: the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

HUD moves to shift housing assistance from ‘mixed status’ to ‘fully eligible’ households

On February 20, HUD proposed a rule in the Federal Register, revising its regulations to require verification of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for all applicants and recipients of assistance under covered...more

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Preparing for the 2026 H-1B Cap Registration Season

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H-1B cap filing season is approaching. U.S. employers sponsoring foreign workers for temporary H-1B visas should begin preparing now for this year’s electronic registration process, which will open earlier and includes...more

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Immigration Without Surprises: An Employer’s Checklist for Immigration Compliance and Policy Development

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The checklist is designed to prompt internal review and decision making around common scenarios, such as hiring, onboarding, work authorization changes, sponsorship requests, international travel risks, implications of remote...more

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Mass Cancellations of H-1B Visa Appointments at U.S. Consulates in India: What You Need To Know

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Since December 2025, the U.S. Consulates in India have been undergoing changes that applicants should consider when traveling abroad or scheduling appointments with the U.S. Consulates in India. The first major change has...more

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