Robert Pyne
Trump Admin Orders Enhanced Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants
A September 2025 proclamation requires employers to pay $100,000 for new H‑1B petitions filed for workers abroad, effective…
Federal Agents Launch New Orleans Immigration Operation: Swamp Sweep
Swamp Sweep started Dec. 3, 2025, targeting up to 5,000 people with roughly 250 DHS agents in southeast…
Thousands of US Flights Delayed as Winter Weather Grips Nation
A Dec. 1 winter storm and nor’easter produced 12,000+ delays and 1,000+ cancellations, hitting Chicago O’Hare hardest with…
Amadeus Glitch Triggers 45-Minute Airport Check-In Slowdown Worldwide
A 45-minute network outage in Amadeus Altea disrupted check-in at major global airports. Manual processing limited some damage,…
No Public Evidence Delta Will Lose $200 Million Over Shutdown Chaos
U.S. winter storms plus Hurricane Melissa damage at Montego Bay have disrupted Delta flights. The airline offered waivers…
H-1B Remote Work From Another State: LCA and I-129 Amendments
Long‑term remote work outside the original MSA requires a certified new LCA and a timely amended Form I‑129.…
PERM Job Requirements: Why Employers Can’t Tailor Roles to a Candidate
The DOL mandates that PERM job requirements reflect business necessity and common industry standards rather than one worker’s…
Learning New Technologies on H-1B: A Strategic Skill-Building Guide
Learn new technologies while on H‑1B by aligning training with your approved role, documenting employer support, and avoiding…
Provincial Nominee Programs: Unlocking 600 Express Entry CRS Points
Express Entry–aligned PNPs give 600 CRS points, turning mid-range profiles into likely ITA recipients. Create an Express Entry…
Public Access File for H-1B: LCA, Wage Records, and Retention
For every certified LCA, employers must maintain a Public Access File available within one working day. The PAF…
AC21 H-1B Extensions: How PERM Delays Over One Year affect status
AC21 permits one-year H-1B extensions when PERM or I-140 was filed 365 days before the six-year limit, and…
Essential Documents to Prove I-140 Benefits When Transferring Employers
To transfer an employment‑based green card case smoothly, supply the new employer readable copies of your approved I-140/I-797,…
Can You Change Jobs After I-140? AC21 Portability Explained
Under AC21, you can generally change employers without losing green card priority if your I-140 is approved or…
AC21 180-Day Rule: Preserving Green Card Eligibility Amid Job Changes
AC21 lets employment-based applicants port their green card if I-485 has been pending 180 days, I-140 is approved…
I-140 Approval Checklist: 10 Essential Steps to Take Immediately
I-140 approval confirms eligibility and locks your priority date but isn’t the final step. Monitor the Visa Bulletin…