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Congressional Affairs Quarterly Update: Q1 Review and Q2 Outlook

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Both Chambers of Congress left Washington for a two-week recess with the government partially shuttered, an ever-evolving conflict in Iran, and a tariff regime in legal limbo. The Supreme Court’s landmark IEEPA decision...more

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Form I-9 Updates: ICE Sets Aside Many of the Prior Positions for Determination of Substantive and Procedural Errors

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On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new rules regarding substantive and technical violations of Form I-9. These changes were made to ICE’s “Form I-9 Inspection Under Immigration and...more

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McDermott+ Check-Up: April 10, 2026

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Both the House and Senate have been in recess for the last two weeks. While lawmakers have been out of town, focus has remained on funding the US Department of Homeland Security....more

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Changes Afoot for Employer-Sponsored Visas in Australia

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The next few months bring real, practical changes for HR and Mobility teams using Australia’s employer-sponsored visas. The Department of Home Affairs will index skilled-visa income thresholds on 1 July 2026. New occupation...more

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Burma, Ethiopia, and Somalia TPS Update: Additional Agency Guidance for I-9 and E-Verify Compliance

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USCIS and E-Verify have updated their previous coordinated employer guidance with respect to handling I-9 and E-Verify compliance for current TPS beneficiaries from Burma, Ethiopia, and Somalia....more

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Filing H-1B Petitions: Important Changes to Forms and Filing Fees Employers Need to Know

On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap. This...more

American Lending Center

Major Agency Action on EB-5: DHS – USCIS to Publish Proposed EB-5 Rule

The long-awaited regulation implementing the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2002 (RIA) will be published soon. On March 17, 2026, a proposed rule titled, the “EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022; Ensuring the...more

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Littler Workplace Policy Institute® Survey Report - March 2026

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The first year of Trump 2.0 was something of a roller coaster for employers, as rapid-fire policy shifts created persistent volatility for businesses of all shapes and sizes. From new immigration policies and diversity,...more

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2026 L&E Quarterly Report Q1

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Thank you for reading the Q1 2026 FMG Labor & Employment Law Quarterly Report. The first quarter of 2026 underscored the rapid evolution of the employment law landscape. Federal policy changes have created new uncertainty...more

Robinson Immigration Law

​Immigration Considerations In M&A And Corporate Transactions

In today’s M&A environment, thorough immigration diligence is vital for preserving value and reducing risk. Proper analysis safeguards intellectual capital and operational continuity—key drivers of deal success. Overlooking...more

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Dubai Executive Council Approves AED 1 Billion Economic Support Package

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On 30 March 2026, the Dubai Executive Council approved a package of economic support measures totalling AED 1 billion (approximately USD 272.3 million), aimed at strengthening business resilience and easing financial...more

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The H-1B Lottery Debrief—Insights and Observations

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In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and Max Del Rey reconvene to break down the results of this year's H-1B lottery, which operated for the first time under a new weighted and wage-based selection system. They...more

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Policy Week in Review – April 3, 2026

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White House Releases FY27 Budget Request - The White House released its FY27 budget proposal this morning, which seeks $2.2 trillion for the federal government....more

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March 2026 Global Immigration Recap | APAC

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Below is an overview of the major updates from March 2026 in the Asia-Pacific region....more

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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: April 6, 2026

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Even with both chambers in recess this week, congressional attention remains focused on funding the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The House is expected to take up the Senate-passed DHS funding measure, which...more

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March 2026 Global Immigration Recap | Americas

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Below is an overview of the major updates from March 2026 in the Americas region....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Court voids asset sale, holds five in contempt for violating $811M immigration bond judgment

On March 30, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia held five parties in civil contempt for violating an amended final judgment in a case brought by the CFPB, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia....more

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March 2026 Global Immigration Recap | EMEA

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Below is an overview of the major updates from March 2026 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region....more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

FY 2027 H-1B Cap Update: Lottery results released, filing period has begun!

What employers need to know. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has confirmed that it received enough electronic registrations to meet the numerical H-1B cap for Fiscal Year 2027. This includes the advanced...more

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Employer Checklist for April 2026

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Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in April 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates…...more

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FY27 H-1B Lottery: Initial Registration Selection Process Completed

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On March 31, 2027, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa limit,...more

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Supreme Court Hears Argument on Birthright Citizenship Executive Order and Discusses Citizenship of Native Americans

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Trump v. Barbara, a case challenging the Trump Administration’s executive order seeking to narrow birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. The Citizenship Clause declares...more

American Lending Center

[Webinar] EB-5: What’s Ahead in 2026 - April 22nd, 11:00 am PT

Join American Lending Center (ALC), a leading EB-5 regional center headquartered in Irvine, California, and Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, the world’s largest business immigration law firm, for an exclusive webinar...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Immigrant Worker Protection Act: WA Employers Must Notify Workers of Federal Document Inspections

The Immigrant Worker Protection Act requires employers to post a notice and contact each employee within five business days after a federal agency launches an inspection of the employer's I-9 records. The law is aimed at...more

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DOL Targets Prevailing Wages: Sweeping Increases Proposed for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and PERM

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would significantly raise prevailing wage levels under the H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3 and Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) programs....more

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