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Suspension of Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries

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On January 14, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) announced a pause in the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of the 75 countries (listed below), effective January 21, 2026....more

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Determining Work Authorization for Employees on TPS and Humanitarian Parole – Updated January 15, 2026

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The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS), humanitarian parole, and the CHNV...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Department of State to Pause Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries

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Department of State to Pause Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries - The Department of State announced on January 14, 2026, that it is pausing the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries in an attempt to...more

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CFPB and DOJ Withdraw 2023 Statement on ECOA and Noncitizen Borrowers

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On January 12, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally withdrew their October 2023 joint statement addressing creditors’ consideration of immigration status under the...more

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California Employers Face New Employee Notice Obligations Under SB 294 (“Workplace Know Your Rights Act”) in 2026

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California’s SB 294, known as the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, imposes sweeping new notice and communication obligations on employers beginning in 2026....more

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Navigating the New CDL Regulatory Landscape: What Motor Carriers, Brokers, and Public Transit Agencies Need to Know

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In the second half of 2025, the transportation industry witnessed a significant shift in commercial driver’s license (CDL) oversight by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), which continues today, altering...more

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US Department of State Indefinitely Pauses Immigrant Visa Adjudications for 75 Countries

The US Department of State has announced that it has issued a memo directing consular posts worldwide to indefinitely pause immigrant visa adjudications for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. This...more

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CBP’s Proposed Changes to the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA for B-1 and B-2 Visitors

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed significant updates to its Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application process. ...more

BakerHostetler

Caution - Don’t Mix Politics and Hotel Reservations! Takeaways from the Minnesota Hilton Situation

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In January 2026, a Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, Minnesota, allegedly and repeatedly refused service to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, canceling their reservations and allegedly asking them by...more

Clark Hill PLC

February 2026 Visa Bulletin: A Valentine To EB-3

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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

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State Department to Suspend Visa Processing for Nationals of 75 Countries: Key Implications for U.S. Employers

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The U.S. Department of State has announced that it will suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from approximately 75 countries, beginning January 21, 2026, as part of a broader reassessment of consular screening and...more

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USCIS Premium Processing Fees Will Increase on March 1, 2026

On January 12, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule that will increase fees associated with its Premium Processing Service. The increased fees will take effect on March 1, 2026, and...more

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State Department to Suspend Consular Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Starting 1.21.26

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The Department of State is expected to pause consular immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries starting Jan. 21, 2026, according to multiple public reports. This development represents a significant expansion...more

American Lending Center

ALC’s 2026 EB-5 Market Outlook: Top 10 EB-5 Trends You Can’t Ignore

The EB-5 market is set for another milestone year in 2026, and the American Lending Center (ALC) is continuing our focus on Immigrant First Investing....more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Travel Ban Update: Expanded Country List and Adjudication Pause

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On December 2, 2025 and January 1, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published Policy Memoranda announcing a pause in processing immigration benefits for individuals from 39 “travel ban” countries...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Upcoming Changes to the Spring 2026 H-1B Filing Cap Season

The H-1B Cap filing season will likely look very different this coming spring. Employers must consider additional factors for filing H-1B lottery cases, including preparing for the new wage-based weighted system of H-1B cap...more

Fisher Phillips

Top 2026 Predictions for Immigration Law

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Our Immigration Practice Group thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a head start to 2026....more

BakerHostetler

USCIS Implements Wage‑Level H‑1B Lottery

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The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, which is the United States’ largest employment-based temporary immigration pathway, was created to authorize the temporary employment of foreign workers to perform high-skilled labor in...more

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DHS Finalizes Weighted H 1B Selection System for FY 2027 Registration Season Effective February 27, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule establishing a weighted, wage‑level–based selection process for H‑1B cap registrations. This change will apply to the FY 2027 H‑1B cap registration period,...more

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USCIS Announces Inflation-Adjusted Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective March 1, 2026

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a final rule adjusting its premium processing fees to reflect inflation, as authorized under the USCIS Stabilization Act. ...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS Announces Premium Processing Increases Effective March 1

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will increase premium processing fees for all filings currently eligible for the premium processing service, effective March 1, 2026. The USCIS Stabilization...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

The H-1B Cap Lottery Is Coming (And No, Most Employers Will Not Pay the $100,000 Fee)

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March may still feel far away, but for employers with foreign national talent, the FY 2027 H-1B cap lottery will be here before you know it. USCIS is expected to open the registration window in March 2026, with selections...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: E-Verify Updates Clients Need to Know

Multiple developments affecting employers' employment eligibility verification obligations and compliance practices have emerged in early January 2026. These changes will require immediate planning and operational adjustments...more

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Proof of Lawful Immigration Status: What to Carry

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By law, all non-citizens aged 18 and older must carry proof of their immigration status at all times. Below is a list of documents you should carry to show your immigration status. For most temporary residents, this means a...more

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How Should Medical Professionals Respond to ICE Agent Seeking Patient Access and/or Information

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On January 20, 2025, the President signed Executive Order 14148, titled “Initial Rescission of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions.” A significant aspect of this Executive Order is the removal of previous protections against...more

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