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CBP Mandates Electronic Refunds: Importers Must Enroll in ACH by 6 February 2026
CBP will stop issuing paper duty-refund checks next month and move to ACH-only disbursements. Importers—including relocation firms handling household goods—must enroll through the ACE portal or appoint a broker with a U.S. bank account. The shift promises faster refunds but demands swift compliance, especially for foreign-based companies.
Fragomen Elevates 17 Attorneys Worldwide, Citing Surging Corporate Immigration Demand
Fragomen promoted nine new Partners and eight Counsel on 5 Jan 2026, bolstering its U.S. leadership as corporations grapple with fee hikes and tighter travel rules. The move highlights sustained growth in demand for specialist immigration advice and signals further investment in tech-driven mobility compliance tools.
FAA lifts Caribbean airspace ban; U.S. carriers scramble to restart service
The FAA allowed its emergency Caribbean airspace closure—triggered by U.S. strikes in Venezuela—to lapse at midnight, letting U.S. airlines resume service after more than 1,000 cancellations. Business travellers should expect several days of schedule instability while carriers reposition aircraft; mobility teams are urged to review contingency routings and duty-of-care protocols.
Delta issues travel waiver and adds extra capacity as Caribbean flights restart
Delta reinstated most Caribbean flying on January 4, issued a broad change-fee waiver through January 6 and is up-gauging aircraft to move stranded passengers and corporate travellers. Mobility managers should act quickly to re-book staff and leverage contract benefits while capacity remains tight.
Industry outlook: carriers eye week-long recovery after Caribbean shutdown
Aviation analysts warn that, despite the FAA’s green light, schedule normalisation across U.S. and foreign carriers could take most of the week. Elevated fares, crew-duty bottlenecks and cargo backlogs will impact corporate travel budgets and assignment logistics.