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U.S. H-1B prevailing wage increase 2026: DOL proposed rule clears OMB review affecting tech workers and employers

U.S. H-1B prevailing wage increase 2026: DOL proposed rule clears OMB review affecting tech workers and employers

Just cleared OMB: U.S. H-1B prevailing wage increase 2026 set to reshape employment immigration

A laptop screen displaying the March 2026 Visa Bulletin chart, highlighting an 11-month advance for India EB-2 applicants to November 2014, with a coffee cup and passport on a desk.

A laptop screen displaying the March 2026 Visa Bulletin chart, highlighting an 11-month advance for India EB-2 applicants to November 2014, with a coffee cup and passport on a desk.

March 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Dates for Filing Turn Current for Most Countries – India Jumps 11 Months Forward!

US passport and pen on I-129 form with laptop showing USCIS website, representing the March 2026 premium processing fee increase for employment visas.

US passport and pen on I-129 form with laptop showing USCIS website, representing the March 2026 premium processing fee increase for employment visas.

USCIS Premium Processing Fees Rise: New Rates Effective March 1, 2026 – Up to $2965 for I-140 & I-129

Laptop screen displaying USCIS H-2B Supplemental Visa Cap lottery confirmation, with printed petition documents and a US flag on a desk, calendar showing February 6, 2026 circled.

Laptop screen displaying USCIS H-2B Supplemental Visa Cap lottery confirmation, with printed petition documents and a US flag on a desk, calendar showing February 6, 2026 circled.

USCIS H-2B Supplemental Visa Cap: First 18,490 Allocation Reached – Lottery Completed

A clean modern workspace with a laptop displaying an upward trend graph, symbolizing the federal court stay blocking Ethiopia TPS termination and auto-extension of work permits for Ethiopian beneficiaries in February 2026.

A clean modern workspace with a laptop displaying an upward trend graph, symbolizing the federal court stay blocking Ethiopia TPS termination and auto-extension of work permits for Ethiopian beneficiaries in February 2026.

Ethiopia TPS: Federal Court Stays Termination, Auto-Extends EADs and Protections

A clean modern workspace with a laptop displaying an upward trend graph, symbolizing continued immigration processing at USCIS, CBP, and ICE despite potential DHS funding lapse and government shutdown concerns in February 2026.

A clean modern workspace with a laptop displaying an upward trend graph, symbolizing continued immigration processing at USCIS, CBP, and ICE despite potential DHS funding lapse and government shutdown concerns in February 2026.

DHS Funding Lapse: Immigration Processing Expected to Continue Amid Potential Shutdown

PERM processing chart February 2026 showing DOL case backlog and certification trends by employer type

PERM processing chart February 2026 showing DOL case backlog and certification trends by employer type

DOL Updates PERM Processing Times February 2026: Latest Prevailing Wage and Audit Details

Multigenerational American family celebrating international adoption completion with National Interest Exception visa approval 2026

Multigenerational American family celebrating international adoption completion with National Interest Exception visa approval 2026

National Interest Exception for Adoption Visas Under New 2026 Restrictions

FY 2027 H-1B visa wage-weighted lottery infographic showing selection process with salary levels

FY 2027 H-1B visa wage-weighted lottery infographic showing selection process with salary levels

FY 2027 H-1B Visa: USCIS Announces Wage-Weighted Lottery and $100,000 Fee

Close-up of a U.S. Visa Bulletin document with an 'Unavailable' stamp on the EB-3 category, symbolizing the visa exhaustion for FY 2025.

Close-up of a U.S. Visa Bulletin document with an 'Unavailable' stamp on the EB-3 category, symbolizing the visa exhaustion for FY 2025.

EB-3 Visa Exhausted for FY 2025: A Closer Look at the Latest Visa Bulletin Developments

Informational graphic announcing new CBP fees effective September 30, 2025, for I-94 applications, ESTA, and EVUS.

Informational graphic announcing new CBP fees effective September 30, 2025, for I-94 applications, ESTA, and EVUS.

Navigating the New CBP Fee Increase Effective September 30, 2025

Timeline infographic showing H-2B visa processing statistics and deadlines for FY 2025 second half, with USCIS and DOL logos

Timeline infographic showing H-2B visa processing statistics and deadlines for FY 2025 second half, with USCIS and DOL logos

H-2B Visa Program: FY 2025 Second Half Processing Updates

"International students reviewing documents amid proposed DHS visa changes for F-1 and J-1 visas"

"International students reviewing documents amid proposed DHS visa changes for F-1 and J-1 visas"

DHS Visa Changes: Proposed Overhaul for International Student and Exchange Visitor Visas

DOL PERM application processing times as of August 2025, showing current delays for employment-based green cards

DOL PERM application processing times as of August 2025, showing current delays for employment-based green cards

U.S. Department of Labor Releases August 2025 Update on PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Times

"U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program requires $5,000-$15,000 bond for B1/B2 visas from high-risk countries.

"U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program requires $5,000-$15,000 bond for B1/B2 visas from high-risk countries.

New Visa Bond Pilot Program Targets B-1/B-2 Applicants from High-Risk Countries

USCIS Form G-1055 Fee Schedule Update with new fees for Form I-765 and biometric services, displayed on a desk with office supplies

USCIS Form G-1055 Fee Schedule Update with new fees for Form I-765 and biometric services, displayed on a desk with office supplies

USCIS Updates Form G-1055 Fee Schedule: Key Changes and Filing Tips

August 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin employment-based categories chart showing priority dates for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-5 visas

August 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin employment-based categories chart showing priority dates for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-5 visas

August 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin: Critical Updates for Employment-Based Immigration

PERM processing times July 2025 update with DOL backlog and audit delays for EB-2 and EB-3 visas.

PERM processing times July 2025 update with DOL backlog and audit delays for EB-2 and EB-3 visas.

PERM Processing Times July 2025: Latest Updates and Trends

"H-2B Visa FY 2026 application timeline infographic showing key dates from July 3-5 filing window to October 1 start date"

"H-2B Visa FY 2026 application timeline infographic showing key dates from July 3-5 filing window to October 1 start date"

H-2B Visa FY 2026: Critical July 3-5 Filing Window for Employers Seeking Temporary Workers

"CBP Link Mobile App on smartphone – U.S. Customs’ new travel and trade tool for visas, cargo inspections, and bus manifests."

"CBP Link Mobile App on smartphone – U.S. Customs’ new travel and trade tool for visas, cargo inspections, and bus manifests."

CBP Link Mobile App: U.S. Customs Launches New Travel & Trade Tool

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