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Department of State Introduces $750 Fee for Expedited B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued a temporary final rule establishing a new $750 fee for expedited B 1/B 2 visitor visa interview appointments at designated U.S. consular posts. The rule will take effect on 1 July 2026 and remain in place through 31 December 2026. Under this measure, applicants who elect to…
Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H 1B Fee Rule Nationwide
On June 9, 2026, a federal district court in Massachusetts vacated the USCIS policy implementing the $100,000 H‑1B fee introduced by the September 19 presidential proclamation. In State of California et al. v. Mullin et al., No. 1:25‑cv‑13829 (D. Mass.), the court held that the fee constitutes an unlawful tax that was not validly authorized…
Deferred Justice – Managing the Employment Tribunal Backlog?
Even for those that have been watching the Employment Tribunal backlog build for some time, current listings are causing serious pause for thought. A client recently received an ET1 coupled with a hearing date listed for July 2029 and colleagues across the sector are reporting listings into 2030. I don’t think anyone can argue that…
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Department of State Introduces $750 Fee for Expedited B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued a temporary final rule establishing a new $750 fee for expedited B 1/B 2 visitor visa interview appointments at designated U.S. consular posts. The rule will take effect on 1 July 2026 and remain in place through 31 December 2026. Under this measure, applicants who elect to…
Manager Training Series · Employment Law
Probation in the New Era A practical 90-minute session for managers on how to navigate probation, manage underperformance, and protect your organisation from unfair dismissal claims — before the January 2027 deadline bites. 90 minutes | Max 15 participants per session | Four dates: July – October 2026 THE LEGAL CHANGE THE BUSINESS RISK…
Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H 1B Fee Rule Nationwide
On June 9, 2026, a federal district court in Massachusetts vacated the USCIS policy implementing the $100,000 H‑1B fee introduced by the September 19 presidential proclamation. In State of California et al. v. Mullin et al., No. 1:25‑cv‑13829 (D. Mass.), the court held that the fee constitutes an unlawful tax that was not validly authorized…
Deferred Justice – Managing the Employment Tribunal Backlog?
Even for those that have been watching the Employment Tribunal backlog build for some time, current listings are causing serious pause for thought. A client recently received an ET1 coupled with a hearing date listed for July 2029 and colleagues across the sector are reporting listings into 2030. I don’t think anyone can argue that…
The Right Conversations Begin in Training
Most training covers what the rules say our training focuses on what happens in practice. Immigration law and employment law are constantly evolving and true compliance is defined by how decisions are made and conversations are handled in practice, not just by what a policy says. Are your teams equipped to navigate that with confidence?…
UK Immigration: Mid-Year Review 2026 for Businesses
A comprehensive look at what has changed, what the numbers say, and what lies ahead. Overview The first half of 2026 has been one of the most significant periods in UK immigration policy in recent memory. Driven by the Labour government’s May 2025 White Paper — Restoring Control over the Immigration System — a steady…