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USCIS Hits Supplemental H-2B Cap for Early FY 2026 Start Dates
USCIS announced on 17 February that the 18,490 supplemental H-2B visas for returning workers with start dates between 1 January and 31 March 2026 are already gone, after a five-day filing window and a lottery. Two more supplemental allocations remain, but employers will need to act quickly when those filing windows open. The news highlights acute seasonal-labor shortages and the importance of rigorous planning for U.S. mobility and staffing teams.
US Border Officers Tighten Screening of Canadian Visitors
CBP officers at northern land ports have stepped up scrutiny of Canadian visitors, asking for proof of ties to Canada and clarity on planned business activities. Experts say well-prepared documentation and precise language about the purpose of visit are essential to avoid refusals—an immediate concern for firms that rely on frequent cross-border trips.
18 States Urge Court to Keep Haiti TPS Protections Intact
Eighteen attorneys general filed an amicus brief on 17 February backing a court order that keeps Haiti’s TPS designation in place during ongoing litigation. Their economic and humanitarian arguments, if persuasive, would preserve work authorization for some 200,000 Haitians—critical for employers in health care and service industries.
Fed Study Links Slump in Unauthorized Immigration to Slower U.S. Job Growth
A San Francisco Fed paper released on 17 February shows that falling unauthorized-immigrant inflows are closely correlated with slower job creation in construction and manufacturing. The study quantifies labor-supply strains arising from tougher immigration enforcement—information that could shape future visa policy and workforce-planning decisions.