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PERM Processing Times See Significant Backlog as of February 2025
The February 2025 update provides processing times for U.S. Department of Labor immigration-related applications, including H-1B, PERM, H-2B, H-2A, and CW-1 programs. Key insights include prevailing wage determination timelines, average…
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H1B FY 2025 Second Round: 14,534 H1B Registrations Selected and Informed
USCIS completed a second round of H1B registrations for FY 2025, adding 14,534 selections and bringing the total to 135,137…
H-1B Visa Abuse: How Middlemen Exploit the System
The H-1B visa program, designed to fill specialty occupations, has been undermined by middlemen manipulating the lottery system. Tactics include…
US State Department Streamlines Student Visa Process
The US State Department is streamlining student visa processing by increasing staff, extending visa validity, prioritizing applications, expanding interview waivers,…
USCIS Announces Second H-1B Lottery Selection for FY 2025 Registrations
USCIS announced a second random selection for FY 2025 H-1B cap due to insufficient initial registrations. This second round includes…
USCIS Updates Investment Thresholds for International Entrepreneurs
USCIS will update investment and revenue thresholds for the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) every three years to reflect economic changes.…
US Expands STEM Fields for Foreign Graduates
The US has expanded the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, now including fields like environmental economics. International STEM graduates…
Lost Green Card and No Response from USCIS?
If your Green Card is lost in the mail, verify delivery with the USPS tracking number. If undelivered, file a…
Understanding the August 2024 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, which provides critical information…