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On 10 April 2026, the European Commission launched the Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES is an automated system that will register certain information pertaining to a third-country foreign nationals.

The H-1B lottery is complete, but for many HR and global mobility teams the real work is just beginning. When key international talent is not selected, organizations need immediate, compliant and strategic backup plans to retain their workforce.

H-1B electronic registration is over, and the April 1 filing date is rapidly approaching. Join us for a post-registration recap, reflection and look ahead.

The DOL has updated prevailing wage determination (PWD) and permanent labor certification (PERM) processing times.     

This page serves as Envoy Global’s centralized resource for employers, foreign nationals and global mobility teams navigating the fast‑moving developments across the Middle East. It consolidates the latest government announcements, consular and embassy operations updates, travel disruptions and regional guidance into one continuously updated hub.

The new weighted H‑1B lottery fundamentally changes how registrations are evaluated. For HR and mobility teams, understanding wage levels—and how they shape selection probability—is now essential to strategic workforce planning. This guide gives the practical steps and insights employers need to prepare for the FY 2027 cap season confidently.