The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released critical updates on Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) processing times as of June 9, 2025. These timelines impact employers filing PERM labor certifications for EB-2/EB-3 green cards and H-1B visa petitions. Delays persist due to high demand, making strategic planning essential.

The Trump administration has issued two sweeping Presidential Proclamations impacting U.S. immigration policy. The first imposes travel bans on 19 countries, while the second introduces Harvard visa restrictions, barring international students from attending the university. These developments have triggered political, legal, and academic backlash.

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has announced that it will permanently delete records from its decommissioned legacy Permanent Online System for cases where a final determination was made more than five years ago. This action aligns with OFLC’s records disposition schedule, approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is seeking public feedback to determine the annual list of Labor Supply States (LSS). This is part of the 2022 H-2A Final Rule, which has been in effect since November 14, 2022.

As international travel surges, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is transforming airport experiences through biometric border technology. Announced on May 27, 2025, innovations like Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) and Seamless Border Entry (SBE) are slashing wait times, boosting security, and redefining efficiency for millions of travelers.

On May 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced transformative SAVE Program Updates 2025, designed to fortify election integrity by ensuring only U.S. citizens participate in federal, state, and local elections.

The E-Verify Technical Issue identified by USCIS has prompted urgent employer action to address erroneous Final Nonconfirmation (FNC) results for cases processed between April 9 and May 5, 2025. Below is a detailed breakdown of the issue, required steps for compliance, and critical resources.

The Romania Visa Waiver Program termination on May 2, 2025, requires Romanian citizens to obtain visas for US travel. This policy shift reverses Romania’s brief inclusion in the VWP, mandating B-1/B-2 visa applications instead of ESTA approvals.

The U.S. State Department has introduced a significant update to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Officials Visa Policy, streamlining travel for referees, judges, and technical officials participating in major international sporting events.

The United States government has introduced a digital solution to help visa applicants monitor their case progress. The Immigrant Visa Scheduling Status Tool offers real-time updates on interview scheduling at American consulates worldwide, providing much-needed transparency in the immigration process.

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery 2026 offers a life-changing opportunity for eligible applicants to apply for U.S. permanent residency. If you entered the lottery, here’s how to check your results starting May 3, 2025, and protect yourself from scams.

The US Visa Policy Changes 2025 mark a transformative shift in immigration regulations, introducing stricter scrutiny and procedural overhauls for students, workers, and travelers.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced critical updates to immigration forms affecting employment-based permanent residency (PERM) applicants and EB-5 investors. Starting May 28, 2025

The process of obtaining a US visa can be daunting for many, with some countries facing significantly higher hurdles than others. The US visa challenges 

On April 23, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the supplemental quota of 19,000 H-2B visas reserved for returning workers during the early second half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025

Starting May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enforce the REAL ID Act for all travelers aged 18 and older boarding domestic flights within the United States.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new layer of complexity for employment-based immigration in 2025

As of April 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has provided updated processing times for Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification applications and Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) requests.

The Trump administration is facing a significant legal challenge as international students file a class-action lawsuit over the mass F-1 Visa Revocation

U.S. Visa Processing Times & Latest Updates: What Applicants Must Know The U.S. Department of State has made significant progress in...