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ICE at the Door? A Practical (and Calm) Refresher for Employers

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Recent headlines about heightened immigration enforcement activity — particularly across Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan — have prompted a familiar question from HR and leadership teams: Are we actually ready if ICE shows...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

US Citizenship And Immigration Services Premium Processing Fees Set To Increase In March 2026

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule that will increase premium processing fees in order to adjust for inflation. Effective March 1, 2026, the premium processing fee for the majority of eligible...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

USCIS Announces Termination of TPS Designation for Somalia

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation of Somalia. The TPS designation and associated benefits will...more

Perkins Coie

New Illinois Immigration Law Part of Growing Trend—Are Massachusetts and Washington Next?

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Recent amendments to the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act include important employer responsibilities effective immediately; Massachusetts and Washington may soon enact similar laws. California’s recent...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Latest Consumer Trends

While the overall trend landscape remained stable in 2025 (please refer to our last year's article on consumer trends in China: Horizon scanning for consumer goods sector in China – key trends and issues to watch in 2025),...more

Burr & Forman

Travel and Immigration Benefit Restrictions Expand to Start 2026

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The immigration landscape has changed considerably since President Trump re-took office in January 2025, and with the recent expansion of travel restrictions and an immigration benefit pause as well as the partial suspension...more

Navigating Employment in the Middle East: UAE Part 1 – Key Takeaways

Our latest Navigating Employment Law in the Middle East webinar—Part 1 of the UAE edition—kicked off the fourth installment of this multipart series. The session focused on the UAE private sector employment...more

Alston & Bird

Employer Requirements for California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act

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On January 1, 2026, California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) went into effect. The act establishes two primary requirements employers need to be aware of....more

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Policy Week in Review – January 16, 2026

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NLRB Issues Decision on Regional Directors’ Authority; Makes Staff Selections - The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), with newly sworn-in Board members James Murphy and Scott Mayer, issued a decision this week...more

American Lending Center

EB-5: A Lifeline for International Entrepreneurs, Executives & Students

The EB-5 program embodies the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives American innovation and growth....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB and DOJ withdraw ECOA guidance on immigration status in credit decisions

On January 12, the CFPB in conjunction with DOJ announced the withdrawal of a joint statement that previously cautioned lenders about the risks of considering a credit applicant’s immigration or citizenship status under the...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

DHS Drops One‑Year Abroad Hurdle for Returning R‑1 Religious Workers

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that removes the long‑standing requirement that R‑1 nonimmigrant religious workers who have exhausted the maximum five‑year period in R‑1 status...more

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Immigrant Visa Processing Update: Department of State Pauses Issuance for ‘High-Risk’ Nationalities

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The Department of State recently announced a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of specified “high-risk” countries, effective January 21, 2026. The administration calls the measure part of a...more

Estlund Law, P.A.

United States- INTERPOL Red Notices And Travel – Deciding When And Whether To Apply For A Redress Control Number

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In our last post, we discussed the issue of former Red Notice subjects facing difficulty upon entry to the United States, even though their Red Notices had been removed or their criminal case has been resolved. Today’s focus...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Department of State to Suspend Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Effective January 21, 2026

On January 14, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it will suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The list of impacted countries includes the following:...more

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Beltway Buzz - January 2026 #2

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

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

US Immigrant Visa Processing Will Be Suspended For 75 Countries

Effective January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will indefinitely pause the issuance of immigrant visas (connected to the permanent residence process) for nationals of 75 countries in an expansion of its internal...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Guidance for an ICE Visit: Employer Rights, Responsibilities & Legal Obligations

Recent media coverage of heightened immigration enforcement has led employers to the realization that a visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is no longer a remote possibility. As a result, HR leaders are...more

Adams & Reese

The New H-1B Cap “Weighted Lottery” Final Rule: Higher Wages Equal Better Odds

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The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that will take effect on February 27, 2026, changing how USCIS selects cap-subject H-1B registrations. While headlines this week focused on the administration’s...more

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Trump Administration Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

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The Trump Administration has risen yet another barrier for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States. Beginning on Jan. 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State will indefinitely pause the issuance of immigrant visas...more

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United States- INTERPOL Red Notices And Travel - Why A Redress Control Number May Be Needed After Notice Removal Or Criminal Case...

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Many Red Notice subjects are concerned about whether they may face issues when traveling, even after their Red Notices have been removed from INTERPOL databases, or after a criminal case has been resolved. In some instances,...more

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Trump Administration Will Pause Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries: Answers to Employers’ Biggest Questions

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The Trump administration has taken another significant immigration-related step that will impact employers by pausing immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries beginning January 21. Employers that rely on global...more

Alston & Bird

New Pause on Immigrant Visa Issuances – Effective January 21, 2026

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The U.S. Department of State has announced that effective January 21, 2026, it will pause all immigrant visa issuances for nationals of a large group of countries identified as being at elevated risk of using public benefits....more

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2026 California Employment Law Update: The Workplace Know Your Rights Act

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With the passing of California SB 294, by February 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, employers are required to provide a stand-alone written notice to current employees and new employees upon hire, with information related to...more

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Temporary Pause on Immigrant Visa Issuances for Certain Nationals

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The U.S. Department of State has announced a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for applicants from certain countries. Effective January 21, 2026, immigrant visa issuance at the U.S. Consulates abroad will be...more

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