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The U.S. Department of State has released the December 2025 Visa Bulletin – overall movement remains limited this month as well. Family-Sponsored Categories: Modest advancements appear in select Final Action Dates.Employment-Based Categories: Several EB-1 categories remain Current, allowing eligible applicants to move forward without delay. EB-2 and EB-3 categories show slight forward movement for certainContinueContinue reading “December 2025 Visa Bulletin”

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has fully resumed processing employer requests for prevailing wages and labor certifications, both temporary and permanent. The Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system is now back online, allowing employers and attorneys to submit new applications, access pending cases, and exchangeContinueContinue reading “Update from the Department of Labor: Application Processing Has Resumed”

The Department of Homeland Security announced a new rule ending automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens filing renewals. Effective October 30, 2025, workers whose EADs lapse while awaiting renewal could face temporary interruptions in work authorization. USCIS generally recommends filing a renewal application up to 180 days before the current EADContinueContinue reading “NEWS ALERT – DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions, Potentially Disrupting U.S. Workforce”

USCIS has confirmed that, effective September 21, 2025, certain H-1B petitions will now require a $100,000 payment as a condition of eligibility. This update marks a significant change for employers sponsoring H-1B workers, particularly for cases involving employees outside the United States. Here’s what you need to know. ⚠️ Who Is Subject to the $100,000ContinueContinue reading “H-1B Update: The $100,000 Surcharge and Who It Affects”

The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin, providing updated information on immigrant visa availability for family-sponsored and employment-based categories. Overall movement remains limited. Family-Sponsored Categories: Minor advancements in Final Action Dates for certain categories. Employment-Based Categories: Dates for Filing remain unchanged; USCIS continues to accept adjustment of status applications basedContinueContinue reading “November 2025 Visa Bulletin”

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to the H-4 EAD program, preserving the right of certain H-1B visa holders’ spouses to work in the United States. The case, Save Jobs USA v. Department of Homeland Security, sought to overturn an Obama-era rule that allows dependent spouses of H-1B workers, those onContinueContinue reading “Immigration News: Supreme Court Upholds Work Authorization for H-1B Spouses”

When it comes to immigration, small details make a big difference. The information you provide on your intake form is used to prepare the applications we file with the U.S. government and any inconsistency or formatting error can cause confusion or delay. Even something that seems simple, like the way you write your name, dateContinueContinue reading “Getting It Right from the Start: Why Accurate Intake Forms Matter”

The U.S. government has officially shut down, and many clients are asking how this affects their immigration cases. Here’s what you need to know: ✅ USCIS remains open.Because USCIS is a fee-funded agency (it operates using the filing fees paid by applicants and petitioners), it will continue processing cases as usual despite the shutdown. ⚠️ContinueContinue reading “Government Shutdown: What It Means for Immigration Cases”

On September 20, 2025, the White House issued a Proclamation entitled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” This action specifically affects H-1B visa holders. The Proclamation takes effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025. Who is Affected H-1B employees currently in the U.S.: Not immediately affected. H-1B employees outside the U.S.: WillContinueContinue reading “ALERT: New Proclamation Restricts Entry of H-1B Nonimmigrant Workers”