DOL Releases March 2026 PERM and Prevailing Wage Processing Times
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its latest processing‑time updates for PERM labor certification and Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs). As of March 5,
Read More »EIG Alert: State Dept. Urges US Citizens to Leave Middle East Countries
As US military operations in Iran continue and Tehran responds with strikes directed at in-region US military bases and assets, the US Department of State has urged Americans
Read More »DOS Limits Services at US Embassy Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Branch Office
The US Department of State has authorized the departure of non‑emergency US government personnel and their family members from Israel as of February 27. While staffing has
Read More »DHS Confirms Review of OPT and STEM OPT
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed in an internal letter dated January 9, 2026 that it is re‑evaluating the scope and duration of Optional Practical
Read More »DOS Issues “Preventing Public Benefits Reliance” Notice
The US Department of State (DOS) has issued a notice reminding visa applicants and nonimmigrant visa holders of long-standing public charge provisions under US immigration
Read More »DOS Limits Services at the US Embassy in Lebanon
The US Department of State has directed the departure of non‑emergency US government personnel and the family members of government employees from Beirut as of February 23
Read More »DHS Implements Emergency Measures Affecting Travelers During Ongoing Government Shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced several temporary operational measures impacting travelers during the current federal government shutdown. These
Read More »DHS Proposes New Restrictions on Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released proposed regulations that would significantly limit access to employment authorization for asylum seekers in the United
Read More »March 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1; while EB-2, EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China remain
Read More »USCIS Reaches Cap for First Allocation of H‑2B Visas of FY 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has reached the cap for the additional 18,490 H‑2B visas available under the first returning‑worker
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. The termination will take effect 60 days after the
Read More »TSA Introduces TSA ConfirmID
The Transportation Security Administration has implemented its new alternative identity verification system, TSA ConfirmID. With the new system, air travelers within the
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