State Department’s Rare ‘Worldwide Caution’ Triggers Corporate Travel Scramble
USCIS Premium-Processing Fees Jump as New Rule Takes Effect
Kuwait Travel Advisory Upgraded; Non-Essential Embassy Staff Ordered Out
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Green-Card Holders Lose Access to SBA Loans Under Rule Taking Effect Today
From March 1, SBA-guaranteed loans are available only to businesses owned entirely by U.S. citizens. The rule shuts green-card holders out of popular 7(a) and 504 financing, affecting thousands of immigrant-founded firms and raising borrowing costs for mixed-ownership startups.
State Department Issues Rare “Worldwide Caution” After U.S.-Iran Strikes
The State Department issued a global security alert on 28 February 2026 in the wake of U.S.–Iran hostilities, warning Americans of potential retaliatory attacks and sudden airspace closures. Companies now face higher duty-of-care thresholds, and travellers should expect schedule upheaval, especially on Middle East routes. The alert’s broad geographic scope makes it one of the most consequential U.S. travel advisories in years.([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/global-events/worldwide-caution.html))
Middle East Airspace Shutdown Strands U.S. Travellers, Snarls Global Flight Map
Airspace closures across nine Middle Eastern countries on 28 February forced mass flight cancellations and diversions, trapping thousands of U.S. passengers and disrupting global cargo flows. The interruption of Gulf hub connectivity poses major logistical and financial challenges for U.S. companies that rely on ‘fly-in, fly-out’ talent and just-in-time supply chains.([spokesman.com](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/28/us-iran-strikes-unleash-travel-chaos-as-airlines-c/))
DHS Shutdown Enters Third Week as Lawmakers Clash over Funding After Iran Strikes
DHS has been unfunded since 14 February and the stalemate persisted on 28 February despite the elevated threat environment created by U.S. strikes on Iran. With tens of thousands of front-line officers working without pay, airport and border operations face mounting strain, adding risk and cost for U.S. business travellers and global mobility programmes.([notus.org](https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/dhs-shutdown-funding-iran-strikes))
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Policy Allowing Mass Detention of Refugees in Minnesota
A federal court barred DHS from arresting refugees in Minnesota whose green-card applications are still pending, calling the Trump policy likely unlawful. The decision shields thousands of legally employed refugees and offers a legal template that could slow nationwide implementation, reducing immediate relocation-risk for U.S. employers.([nbcnewyork.com](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/federal-judge-extends-order-protecting-refugees-minnesota/6470621/))