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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Employers face an increasingly complex employment law landscape as things evolve at both the state and federal levels. In this environment, determining where to place attention and resources can be a difficult task. In hopes...more
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees : The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is publishing a final rule that will increase premium processing fees, effective March 1, 2026. The increase reflects inflation...more
The following is important preliminary information regarding the H-1B cap-subject registration process for the FY2027 H-1B cap to be held March 2026. Please review this alert carefully as you consider sponsoring any foreign...more
In the new year, the U.S. Department of Justice’s corporate enforcement and investigative efforts will focus on customs and trade enforcement, immigration, and export controls....more
On September 19, 2025, the Trump Administration created, via Executive Order, new immigrant options for investors to acquire permanent residence via the Trump Gold Card program, which is overseen by the U.S. Department of...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its final rule implementing a weighted selection process for the H-1B lottery. The final rule will go into effect February 27, 2026, in time for the FY 2027 H-1B...more
The Trump Administration has implemented major changes in immigration law, and “H-1B Cap Season” is no exception. Employers need to familiarize themselves with these changes now so they can make informed decisions and take...more
On January 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194, expanding its suspension of adjudicating pending benefit requests filed by or on behalf of foreign nationals from...more
On January 12, 2026, the CFPB and DOJ published a Federal Register Notice withdrawing Biden-era guidance concerning the consideration of immigration status when making credit decisions under ECOA. ECOA does not expressly...more
California’s new “Workplace Know Your Rights” Act (the “Act”) (Labor Code sections 1550 to 1559) is intended to provide workers with a “strong understanding” of their rights as workers, as well as their constitutional rights,...more
Last month, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting immigrant petitions as part of the Gold Card Program created under President Trump’s Executive Order in September....more
On January 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in five cases: Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I, No. 24-856: This case involves the Alien Tort Statute (“ATS”), 28 U.S.C. § 1350, and the Torture...more
Global investors in AI, machine learning, semiconductors, biotech, and data infrastructure face intersecting regulatory risks that affect talent, supply chains, governance, and exits. Those who integrate immigration, CFIUS,...more