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New Year, New “Know Your Rights” Notice
New Year, New “Know Your Rights” Notice
As we advised in our year-end alert, California Senate Bill 294, the “Workplace Know Your Rights Act,” required the California Labor Commissioner...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
New Year, New “Know Your Rights” Notice
Key Updates for the H-1B Cap Registration Season: Weighted Selection Regulation and Presidential Proclamation Fee Litigation
Key Updates for the H-1B Cap Registration Season: Weighted Selection Regulation and Presidential Proclamation Fee Litigation
As employers prepare for the FY 2027 H-1B cap season and the associated H-1B lottery in March 2026, two distinct developments are expected to...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Key Updates for the H-1B Cap Registration Season: Weighted Selection Regulation and Presidential Proclamation Fee Litigation
California ‘Workplace Know Your Rights Act’ Template Notice Now Available
California ‘Workplace Know Your Rights Act’ Template Notice Now Available
Under the new California “Workplace Know Your Rights Act” (Senate Bill (SB) 294), employers must provide a new notice to employees by February 1,...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
California ‘Workplace Know Your Rights Act’ Template Notice Now Available
H1B Visa Lottery Undergoes New Challenges with Changes to Random Selection
H1B Visa Lottery Undergoes New Challenges with Changes to Random Selection
On December 23rd, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it plans to amend regulations governing the H-1B lottery...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM
H1B Visa Lottery Undergoes New Challenges with Changes to Random Selection
IDPH Issues Submission Guidance via the SIREN Notification System on Illinois Health Care Sanctity and Privacy Law Requiring Hospitals to Adopt and Submit Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Interactions
IDPH Issues Submission Guidance via the SIREN Notification System on Illinois Health Care Sanctity and Privacy Law Requiring Hospitals to Adopt and Submit Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Interactions
The recently enacted Illinois Health Care Sanctity and Privacy Law (HB 1312 codified at 210 ILCS 85/6.14h) establishes new requirements for...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
IDPH Issues Submission Guidance via the SIREN Notification System on Illinois Health Care Sanctity and Privacy Law Requiring Hospitals to Adopt and Submit Policies Regarding Law Enforcement Interactions
New Year, New Rules for Applying for H-1B Visas
New Year, New Rules for Applying for H-1B Visas
On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Final Rule to amend the process by which the government issues H-1B...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
New Year, New Rules for Applying for H-1B Visas
Higher Education Litigation and Federal Policy: 2025 Year in Review
Higher Education Litigation and Federal Policy: 2025 Year in Review
Key Takeaways: President Trump made higher education a focus of his second term, and his administration has targeted colleges and universities...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Higher Education Litigation and Federal Policy: 2025 Year in Review
Recent H-1B Regulatory and Legal Updates and Their Impact on FY2027 H-1B Cap Cases
Recent H-1B Regulatory and Legal Updates and Their Impact on FY2027 H-1B Cap Cases
The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has released its final regulation (to be published on Dec. 29), replacing the random H-1B Cap Lottery...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Recent H-1B Regulatory and Legal Updates and Their Impact on FY2027 H-1B Cap Cases
Top 5 Things to Know about the New H-1B Cap Lottery Selection Process
Top 5 Things to Know about the New H-1B Cap Lottery Selection Process
On December 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule amending the H-1B cap process. Congress mandates an annual...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Top 5 Things to Know about the New H-1B Cap Lottery Selection Process
Global Mobility Retrospective 2025
Global Mobility Retrospective 2025
In 2025, the Global Mobility landscape continued to evolve significantly, with legislative and regulatory updates directly impacting the...
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January 3, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Global Mobility Retrospective 2025
Year-End Immigration Alerts: H-1B Weighted Lottery Rule Issued, H-1B Fee Upheld, Travel Ban Expanded
Year-End Immigration Alerts: H-1B Weighted Lottery Rule Issued, H-1B Fee Upheld, Travel Ban Expanded
In a flurry of immigration developments closing out 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a weighted lottery rule for the H-1B...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Year-End Immigration Alerts: H-1B Weighted Lottery Rule Issued, H-1B Fee Upheld, Travel Ban Expanded
Major H-1B Visa Changes: New Rules for H-1B Visa Lottery and $100K Fee Upheld
Major H-1B Visa Changes: New Rules for H-1B Visa Lottery and $100K Fee Upheld
In September 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed to change the H-1B lottery selection process. The winners of the annual...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Major H-1B Visa Changes: New Rules for H-1B Visa Lottery and $100K Fee Upheld
CBP Updates List of Countries Exempt From Six-Month Passport Validity Rule
CBP Updates List of Countries Exempt From Six-Month Passport Validity Rule
On December 18, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an update to the Carrier Liaison Program (CLP), including a revised list...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
CBP Updates List of Countries Exempt From Six-Month Passport Validity Rule
Higher Wage Levels, Better Odds: Understanding the New H‑1B Lottery Rule
Higher Wage Levels, Better Odds: Understanding the New H‑1B Lottery Rule
On December 23, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finalized a significant regulatory change to the H-1B visa selection...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Higher Wage Levels, Better Odds: Understanding the New H‑1B Lottery Rule
Administration Advances H-1B Policy Changes as Court Upholds $100,000 Fee
Administration Advances H-1B Policy Changes as Court Upholds $100,000 Fee
On Dec. 23, the Trump administration announced plans to replace the random H-1B lottery with a weighted selection system prioritizing...
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January 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Administration Advances H-1B Policy Changes as Court Upholds $100,000 Fee
USCIS Implements Wage Based H-1B Visa Distribution System for FY 2027
USCIS Implements Wage Based H-1B Visa Distribution System for FY 2027
On December 29, 2025 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) published regulations in the Federal Register changing the allocation...
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December 31, 2025 at 3:59 AM
USCIS Implements Wage Based H-1B Visa Distribution System for FY 2027
DHS Ends Automatic 540-Day Auto Extension of Some EAD Categories
DHS Ends Automatic 540-Day Auto Extension of Some EAD Categories
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule (IFR) without notice and comment that eliminates certain automatic...
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December 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
DHS Ends Automatic 540-Day Auto Extension of Some EAD Categories
Back in Business: EEOC's Restored Quorum Explained and a Look Forward to 2026
Back in Business: EEOC's Restored Quorum Explained and a Look Forward to 2026
The restored quorum of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) signals a return to heightened enforcement activity in 2026. With...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Back in Business: EEOC's Restored Quorum Explained and a Look Forward to 2026
H‑1B, H‑4 Visa Appointments Rescheduling Begins Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting Policies
H‑1B, H‑4 Visa Appointments Rescheduling Begins Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting Policies
U.S. consulates abroad have recently begun postponing a wide range of H‑1B and H‑4 visa interviews, resulting in significant delays in visa...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
H‑1B, H‑4 Visa Appointments Rescheduling Begins Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting Policies
DHS Finalizes New Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Lottery
DHS Finalizes New Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Lottery
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced a final rule which will amend the selection process for H-1B...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
DHS Finalizes New Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Lottery
Temporary Humanitarian Statuses under Current Immigration Policies: The Eternal Search for Secure Status
Temporary Humanitarian Statuses under Current Immigration Policies: The Eternal Search for Secure Status
There have been numerous updates on two significant humanitarian protections that allowed people of certain nationalities to enter and remain in...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Temporary Humanitarian Statuses under Current Immigration Policies: The Eternal Search for Secure Status
UPDATED: The June 9 & December 16 Travel Bans: Who is Impacted and What You Need to Know
UPDATED: The June 9 & December 16 Travel Bans: Who is Impacted and What You Need to Know
On December 16, 2025, the Trump Administration, by Proclamation (Restriction and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
UPDATED: The June 9 & December 16 Travel Bans: Who is Impacted and What You Need to Know
New H-1B Weighted Selection Process to (Almost) Replace Random H-1B Lottery Process
New H-1B Weighted Selection Process to (Almost) Replace Random H-1B Lottery Process
On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security unveiled a new weighted H-1B selection regulation, which is expected to go into effect...
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December 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
New H-1B Weighted Selection Process to (Almost) Replace Random H-1B Lottery Process
Expanded U.S. Travel Restrictions: What You Need to Know
Expanded U.S. Travel Restrictions: What You Need to Know
Our Immigration Team examines the newest presidential proclamation that adds two dozen countries to the existing travel ban.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Expanded U.S. Travel Restrictions: What You Need to Know
AI and Regulatory Compliance - Governance for Maximizing Operational Results
AI and Regulatory Compliance - Governance for Maximizing Operational Results
The federal government is widely reported as actively deploying artificial intelligence to support enforcement functions. Department of Homeland...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
AI and Regulatory Compliance - Governance for Maximizing Operational Results