DOL Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Departs Post
On April 20, 2026, it was announced that Secretary Chavez-DeRemer would be leaving the administration to take a position in the private sector. White House Communications
Read More »DOL Proposes Significant Increases to Prevailing Wage Levels for H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, and PERM Programs
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a major Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise how prevailing wages are calculated for employment‑based
Read More »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 »DOL and DHS Issue 64,716 Supplemental H‑2B Visas for FY 2026
The US Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a temporary final rule authorizing up to 64,716 supplemental H‑2B visas for Fiscal
Read More »DOL Announces Updated Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H‑2A Range Occupations
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has published a notice announcing the annual update to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) applicable to H‑2A workers employed in herding
Read More »DOL & DHS Adds 35,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas for FY 2026
The Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS) have announced that they will make an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas available for
Read More »USCIS Issues New Guidance on Labor Certifications for Professional Athletes
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance addressing the impact of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Foreign Labor
Read More »OFLC Announces Extensions and Emergency Procedures Following Government Shutdown
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has issued guidance to address disruptions caused by the recent government shutdown, which halted application processing and
Read More »DOL Resumes Labor Certification and Prevailing Wage Processing
On October 31, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed full operations following recent disruptions
Read More »DOL Issues Interim Final Rule Revising AEWR Methodology for H-2A Workers
On October 2, 2025, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) revising the methodology used to determine the Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs)
Read More »DOL Launches Project Firewall to Strengthen H-1B Visa Enforcement
On September 19, 2025, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the launch of Project Firewall, a new enforcement initiative aimed at protecting the rights and job
Read More »US Dept. of Labor Secretary Creates Temporary Office of Immigration Policy
The US Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued a memo on June 23, 2025, outlining a new temporary office within DOL, the Office of Immigration Policy (OIP).
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