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DHS proposes sweeping overhaul of asylum work-permit rules
DHS has unveiled a draft regulation that would double the waiting time for asylum-seekers to request work permits, allow the agency to halt new EAD filings during backlogs, and add strict eligibility bars. The rule could sharply limit the pool of asylum-based EAD holders available to U.S. employers and increase I-9 compliance complexity, making early corporate feedback essential.
March 2026 Visa Bulletin delivers biggest EB-2 jump for India since 2019
Released on 20 February, the March 2026 Visa Bulletin accelerates several employment-based categories, most notably pushing India’s EB-2 filing date forward by 11 months and advancing EB-1 for China and India. The movement opens a narrow filing window that U.S. employers should exploit quickly to retain talent and reduce future H-1B dependency.
Court stay keeps Haiti TPS alive; USCIS issues I-9/E-Verify instructions for employers
A federal court injunction has postponed the end of Haiti TPS, and on 20 February USCIS/E-Verify issued precise I-9 compliance steps. Employers must update records—but may not reverify documents—to reflect a new 15 March 2026 work-authorization date, ensuring Haitian staff remain legally employed while the case proceeds.
Japan Airlines shifts LAX check-in to Terminal 4, warns of limited TSA PreCheck lanes
Starting 20 February, Japan Airlines passengers at LAX must check in and drop bags at Terminal 4 instead of Tom Bradley. With only two TSA PreCheck lanes in the new location, JAL urges travelers—especially time-sensitive business flyers—to arrive early or use security in the international terminal.