USCIS FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Opens
USCIS has opened the FY 2027 H-1B cap electronic registration period. This cap season includes DHS’s weighted selection process effective February 27, 2026, tied to OEWS wage levels, and highlights a separate $100,000 payment requirement described in USCIS’s H-1B FAQ.
OFAC Venezuela FAQs: U.S. sanctions guidance
OFAC updated Venezuela-related Frequently Asked Questions on March 4, 2026, providing interpretive guidance on U.S. sanctions and export controls affecting Venezuela’s energy sector, including clarified interpretations for transactions involving Venezuelan-origin oil under general licenses.
U.S. sanctions and Venezuela: key considerations
Following recent political developments in Venezuela, US sanctions remain a major factor shaping business and market access. This update outlines the current sanctions landscape, implications for companies, administration signals on the oil sector, and potential paths for adjustment.
Latest UK Sanctions Developments
Regulatory update covering January 2026 UK sanctions developments, including OFSI list changes, licensing clarifications, enforcement guidance, and new Russia and Sudan designations affecting compliance programs.
Latest US Sanctions Developments
Recent OFAC actions include amended Russia and Belarus general licenses, updated FAQs on divestments and payment routing, enforcement settlements involving digital assets and fiduciary services, and SDN list updates. These developments highlight increasing focus on operational compliance and transac