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The October 2025 U.S. government shutdown impacts several immigration-related agencies. Learn how visa processing, border operations, and labor certifications are affected, and what it means for your immigration case.
The Department of Labor requires employers filing PERM applications to comply with prevailing wage requirements. Learn how to obtain a Prevailing Wage Determination, when the wage must be paid, and key compliance tips.
USCIS has announced new procedures for filing Form I-140 petitions using the Department of Labor’s FLAG system. Find out what employers and workers need to include with permanent labor certifications, Schedule A applications, and NIW requests under the updated rules.
If you’re sponsoring an H-1B employee for a green card, knowing when to start the PERM process is key. Starting around the third year of their H-1B visa term ensures enough time to complete each step without employment gaps. Learn more about ideal timelines and tips to help your H-1B employees stay on track.
Unlike many other U.S. work visas, the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals under NAFTA has no minimum wage or labor certification requirements, making it an attractive option for eligible professionals.
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a unique path to U.S. permanent residency for professionals with exceptional skills or advanced degrees. To qualify, you must meet three specific prongs. This guide explains each prong and provides tips to strengthen your petition.
A National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability to self-petition for a U.S. green card by proving their work benefits the country.
Family-based and employment-based green cards both lead to U.S. permanent residence, but their processes differ significantly. Learn the key distinctions and which path may be right for you.
Transitioning from a TN Visa to a Green Card through employment-based sponsorship is a viable pathway for many professionals from Canada and Mexico. This blog will outline the key steps and considerations involved in making this transition, including the various employment-based categories, the application process, and tips for a successful application.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual. This update incorporates the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) definition of “science or art” into USCIS procedures, specifically affecting Schedule A and Group II cases. This blog post delves into the details of this policy change and its implications for employment-based 2nd and 3rd preference (EB-2 and EB-3) petitions.