Policy Updates
Immigration policy changes from the Federal Register, explained in plain language.
White House Proclamation Targets AI Energy Costs — What It Means for Tech Workers
President Trump signed a proclamation on March 4, 2026, requiring major tech companies to cover the full cost of energy for their data centers — not American households. While this isn't an immigration policy, it signals a major push for US-based AI and data center infrastructure that could shape H-1B demand in tech. Here's what you need to know.
White House Sends 19 Nominations to Senate — One Pick Could Shape Trade Court
The White House sent 19 nominations to the Senate on March 2, 2026, covering judicial, diplomatic, and agency leadership posts. One pick stands out for visa holders: Kara Marie Westercamp is nominated to the U.S. Court of International Trade, a court that occasionally weighs in on immigration-adjacent trade and enforcement matters. Most nominations have little direct impact on F-1 or H-1B holders, but judicial and agency leadership changes can shape policy over time.