States Face Large New Costs from One Big Beautiful Bill Act for SNAP in October 2026
OBBBA mandates a historic shift in SNAP, forcing states to share benefit costs and face penalties for errors.…
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DOL Codifies Public Access File Rights for H-1B Under 20 CFR 655.760
The H-1B Public Access File (PAF) ensures employer transparency regarding foreign worker wages and conditions. Under federal law,…
Spain Grants Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants Under Royal Decree January 27, 2026
Spain approved a royal decree to regularize 500,000 undocumented migrants, granting them work permits and legal protections. The…
DOL Pauses Some PERM Processing Ahead of Government Shutdown January 30, 2026
A potential government shutdown on January 30, 2026, could suspend Department of Labor PERM processing. While USCIS stays…
Operation Twin Shield Drives Rise in U.S. Home Visits by Uscis
New federal initiatives, including Operation Twin Shield and PARRIS, are increasing site visits and background checks for immigration…
Mass Exodus of Identity 102,318 Renounce Bih Ministry of Civil Affairs
The U.S. government has paused new immigrant visa issuance for Bosnia and Herzegovina nationals as of January 2026.…
U.S. Expands Requirements Under Canada-U.S. Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement, Expanded Data Sharing, Making America Safe Again
The U.S. and Canada have expanded their immigration data-sharing agreement to include biometrics for permanent residents. Under DHS…
IRCC Updates Express Entry CEC January 21 2026 Processing Times
Recent January 2026 updates highlight faster processing for Canada's CEC pathway and new exemptions for graduate students regarding…
Yale University Joins First Circuit vs Department of Homeland Security
Universities are legally challenging federal attempts to revoke student visa hosting certifications. These disputes, alongside new USCIS 'Hold…