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H1B Visa Program Updates: 2025 Rule Changes Explained
The DHS finalized modernization changes to the H1B visa program, effective January 17, 2025. Key updates include stricter specialty occupation definitions, extended cap-gap protections for F-1 students, H1B eligibility for…
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Recent Updates on PERM and Prevailing Wage Processing
The Labor Department has updated the processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage determination (PWD) requests.…
Ineffective Revisions to Skilled Worker Visas Fail US Businesses
The proposed revisions to the H-1B visa program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security aim to "modernize and improve…
Sri Lanka Implements New Visa Policies to Boost Tourism and Foreign Investment
The Sri Lankan government plans to simplify visa policies, attract investors and tourists, and improve residence access. New measures include…
USCIS Updates L-1 Petition Policy Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released policy guidance for L-1 petitions filed by sole proprietorships. The guidance…
Updates on Form I-9 and Proposed H-1B Changes for Employers
Employers must use the revised Form I-9, effective November 1st, 2023, to verify employment eligibility. The updated form combines Sections…
USCIS Extends Validity Period for Select Employment Authorization Documents
The USCIS has increased the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from one or two years to…
Uncovering Apple’s Hiring Bias and the Tech Industry’s Foreign Worker Challenge
The recent $25 million Department of Justice settlement with Apple over allegations of discrimination in hiring highlights the disconnect between…
US plans significant increase in immigration fees for H1B workers and green cards
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing significant fee increases for various immigration processes, including H-1B visas and…