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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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USCIS Updates EB-2 National Interest Waiver Guidance

USCIS updated guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, effective January 15, 2025. Key updates include stricter criteria for…

USCIS Removes COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Green Cards

USCIS will waive the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for green card applicants starting January 22, 2025. Applicants no longer need proof…

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Restructures Advisory Committees

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated all advisory committee memberships, citing resource misuse and a shift in…

Edakunni Settlement Expiration: USCIS Ends Application Bundling in 2025

The Edakunni settlement ending on January 18, 2025, will unbundle USCIS processing of H-4/L-2/EAD applications, increasing delays in dependent visa…

When to File Adjustment of Status Application: February 2025

To apply for U.S. permanent residency via family- or employment-sponsored visas, check USCIS’s "Visa Bulletin" for your category and country.…

Understanding the February 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has released the February 2025 Visa Bulletin, outlining the availability of…

USCIS Site Visits: Do They Inspect H-1B Worker Homes?

USCIS conducts unannounced site visits to verify H-1B visa compliance, focusing on workplaces rather than personal residences. Exceptions may occur…

USCIS Updates International Entrepreneur Parole Requirements

USCIS updated guidance for the International Entrepreneur Parole program, effective December 2024, clarifies evidence requirements for foreign entrepreneurs to reside…