United States: Immigration

On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-8. The opinion letter provides significant guidance on several recurring wage-and-hour...

Congressional Republicans are navigating complex budget reconciliation processes to fund immigration enforcement agencies while some members push for a third reconciliation bill focused on healthcare and other policy priorities. The partial DHS shutdown resolution left ICE and CBP unfunded, prompting alternative legislative strategies that face internal party disagreements over spending allocations and policy inclusions.

Following USCIS's May 21 memorandum emphasizing consular processing over adjustment of status, the immigration community raised concerns about increased scrutiny and potential disruptions. Two weeks into implementation, patterns are emerging that suggest a more measured approach than initially anticipated, though questions remain about long-term impacts on adjustment applications, employment authorization, and strategic planning for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence.

Understanding the H-2B prevailing wage requirement is critical for employers participating in the seasonal worker visa program. This resource breaks down how prevailing wages are calculated, why they vary by occupation and location, and what compliance obligations employers must meet to successfully petition for H-2B workers while effectively managing labor costs.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has vacated the Trump administration's $100,000 supplemental payment requirement for H-1B visa petitions, which had been in effect since September 2025.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) to create a new “Specialized Trainer” category within the B-1 business visitor classification.

The Trump Gold Card immigration program has now been formally launched and is accepting applicants. It portends to offer a pathway to U.S. lawful permanent residence in exchange for a substantial monetary contribution to the U.S. government.

Following USCIS's May 21 memorandum emphasizing consular processing over adjustment of status, the immigration community raised concerns about increased scrutiny and potential disruptions. Two weeks into implementation, patterns are emerging that suggest a more measured approach than initially anticipated, though questions remain about long-term impacts on adjustment applications, employment authorization, and strategic planning for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence.

Explore las vías disponibles para emprendedores que buscan obtener una green card estadounidense mediante la creación de un negocio, incluyendo los programas EB-5, EB-1C y la exención por interés nacional EB-2. Descubra los requisitos de inversión, creación de empleo y estructuración empresarial necesarios para cada categoría migratoria.