Federal Court Blocks Termination of TPS for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
A federal judge in the Northern District of California has issued multiple rulings that prevent the DHS from implementing its recent decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. Read more.
Federal Court Issues Stay on Termination of TPS for South Sudan
On December 30, 2025, the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order temporarily staying the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan. The order pauses the termination while litigation continues. Read more.
US District Court Upholds $100,000 H-1B Fee
A federal district court judge has issued an opinion upholding the legality of the $100,000 fee applied to certain H-1B petitions, allowing the requirement to remain in effect as litigation continues. The decision rejects arguments that the administration exceeded its authority when implementing the fee through presidential proclamation. Read more.
DOL Announces 35,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas for FY 2026
The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for Fiscal Year 2026. This year’s supplemental allocation represents a notable reduction from the higher visa levels issued in FY 2023–2025. Read more.
OFLC Publishes H-2B Assignment Groups for April 2026
On January 5, 2026, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) published the randomized assignment groups for 10,062 H-2B applications, covering 162,603 worker positions with a start date of April 1, 2026. Read more.
