Immigration Judges Rule Aligns TIJ Requirements with IJ Appointments

The Department of Justice has issued a final rule aligning the requirements for Temporary Immigration Judge (TIJ) appointments with those for permanent Immigration Judges (IJ). This change aims to broaden the pool of qualified candidates for TIJ positions and includes technical amendments to existing regulations. The rule becomes effective on August 28, 2025.

Security Bars Processing Confirmation Rule: Partial Withdrawal and Correction

The Departments of Homeland Security and Justice are partially withdrawing certain amendments from a December 2020 final rule concerning asylum eligibility and credible fear screening. The substantive public health-related provisions of the 2020 rule will still become effective on December 31, 2025, as scheduled.

Immigration Appeals Procedures Interim Rule

The Department of Justice has issued an interim final rule to streamline administrative appellate review by the Board of Immigration Appeals. The rule makes review discretionary on the merits, sets briefing times, and streamlines other aspects of the appellate process. Comments are due by March 9, 2026.

Appellate Procedures for Board of Immigration Appeals - Comment Period Extended

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has extended the comment period for its interim final rule on Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The original deadline of March 9, 2026, has been extended to April 8, 2026, allowing additional time for public input.

EOIR Interim Final Rule on Electronic Filing for OCAHO Cases

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is issuing an interim final rule to implement electronic filing and records applications for all cases before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO). This rule requires certain users to file documents electronically and modifies service of process methods, with an effective date of March 2, 2026.

Employee Benefits Security Administration Auto-Portability Rule

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has posted a new rule concerning auto-portability of retirement plan assets. This rule aims to facilitate the automatic transfer of retirement funds for participants who change employers, simplifying rollovers and preserving retirement savings.

Proposed Exemption for Asset Managers related to UBS AG

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is proposing an exemption for asset managers related to UBS AG. This exemption would allow certain transactions that might otherwise be prohibited under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The public comment period for this proposed exemption closes on April 6.

Exemption for Liberty Latin America 401(k) Plan

The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a notice regarding an exemption for the Liberty Latin America 401(k) Plan. This exemption pertains to certain transactions related to the plan.

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule Comment Period Extended

The Department of Labor has extended the comment period for its proposed rule on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) fee disclosure. The extension allows interested parties to comment on potential adjustments to the rule in light of recent amendments to ERISA by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The new comment deadline is April 15, 2026.

Proposed Rules of Procedure for Employees' Compensation Appeals Board

The Department of Labor has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update the procedural regulations for the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board. These proposed revisions aim to codify current operating procedures and address outdated aspects of the existing rules, which have not been significantly revised in 46 years. The Department is seeking public comments on these proposed changes.