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Recent federal court orders raise important compliance considerations for employers with TPS-authorized employees. Judges have temporarily preserved Temporary Protected Status and work authorization for Haiti and Ethiopia,...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap lottery will open at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 4 and will close at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time...more
On Feb. 6, a divided panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the Trump Administration’s policy to detain a large class of individuals targeted for deportation without the opportunity for bond,...more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told Texas state agencies and public universities in late January that they must stop filing new H‑1B visa petitions unless they secure a written exception from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The...more
This program will review recent developments in business immigration and their practical impact on employers. The discussion will cover key policy changes, increased enforcement activity, and ongoing processing delays,...more
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio employers engaged in non-residential construction are required to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm job candidates and employees working on covered projects are authorized to work in the...more
In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Max Del Rey unpack the Department of Homeland Security's new H-1B rule, which introduces a wage-based lottery system that employers must navigate during the H-1B...more
EB-5 investors whose chosen project fails or whose Regional Center is terminated may be able to preserve their eligibility....more
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
DOL Announces Minimum Wage Rate Change for Federal Contractors The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a notice setting a new minimum wage rate of $13.65 per hour for workers performing work on or in...more
Directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with expanded access to criminal history record information and authorizes DHS to share felony conviction records with trusted...more
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more
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
Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation and related benefits were scheduled to terminate on Feb. 3, 2026. On Feb. 2, 2026, Judge Ana C. Reyes of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will conduct its annual electronic registration process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap from March 4, 2026 to March 19, 2026. Employers seeking to register...more
The year 2025 has seen significant developments in employment law in Hong Kong. This article provides a quick glance at the major changes introduced during the year and offers insights into anticipated changes as we...more
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season marks one of the most consequential turning points in U.S. employment-based immigration in decades. With registration opening on 4th March 2026 and multiple policy changes taking effect in...more
A wave of last-minute litigation aimed at stopping Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations is driving rapid, high-impact updates on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) TPS webpages. As of this writing,...more
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio’s E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any “nonresidential” construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations....more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that H-1B registrations for the FY2027 cap season will open at noon Eastern on March 4, 2026, and will run through noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. The USCIS...more
As we enter 2026, the landscape of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance continues to evolve rapidly. Berkshire’s recent webinar, “Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026,” provided timely insights and practical...more
Below is an overview of the major updates from January 2026 in the Asia-Pacific region....more
Below is an overview of the major updates from January 2026 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region....more
The following information updates the initial alert distributed on January 13, 2026. USCIS has provided additional information regarding the timing of the H-1B cap lottery for the FY 2027 registration season....more
In recent weeks, many employers have found themselves in unfamiliar territory: TPS litigation is moving quickly, headlines suggest increased ICE enforcement and HR teams are being asked to “double-check everything.” That...more