Worldwide: Work Visas

A federal court has temporarily paused the loss of work authorization for certain Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, creating immediate compliance implications for employers who were preparing to reverify or terminate affected employees. The ruling preserves previously available 540-day automatic EAD extensions while litigation proceeds, though the stay may be lifted by higher courts.

The 2026 USCIS policy update has fundamentally changed how adjustment of status applications are evaluated, introducing greater discretionary authority even when applicants meet all technical eligibility requirements. What does this mean for your green card application, and how can you strengthen your case under the new guidelines that treat permanent residency as "extraordinary relief"?

The U.S. Department of Labor conducted its fourth consecutive H-2B visa lottery for October 1st start dates, signaling continued record demand for winter-season visas. With the winter-season cap expected to be reached early again, employers seeking out-of-country workers face significant challenges, while in-country recruiting becomes increasingly competitive. Understanding lottery assignments and strategic planning for cap-exempt workers will be critical for organizations navigating the 2026-27 winter seas