PERM Processing Times Update: August 1, 2025
PERM Applications As of August 1, 2025, the Department of Labor is conducting Analyst Reviews of PERM applications filed on or before April 2024 and is now reviewing Reconsideration Requests to the Certifying Officers that were appealed on or before June 2025. The DOL has not provided a priority date related to Audit Reviews. Please […]
Important change to CSPA age calculation starting Aug. 15, 2025
Important update from USCIS that could impact some dependent children in family- and employment-based immigration cases. This is about the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) – which is the rule that helps certain kids avoid “aging out” when they turn 21 before their green card process is complete. So, what’s changing? • Right now (Feb. […]
Important Update: Proposed Rule to Replace “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I Visa Holders
On August 7, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its review of a proposed rule from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end “duration of status” (D/S) for certain nonimmigrants. Currently, most F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa holders are admitted for […]
BREAKING NEWS: White House clears H-1B weighted selection rule, lottery could be out.
A sweeping overhaul of the H-1B visa process is now poised to move forward after clearing a key White House review. Instead of the current lottery system, visas will be awarded by wage levels, prioritizing higher-paid roles. What just happened On August 8, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) signed off on a […]
Important Update: New U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program – Effective August 20, 2025
On August 5, 2025, the Department of State announced a one-year Visa Bond Pilot Program. Starting August 20, 2025, some B-1 (business visitor) and B-2 (tourist) visa applicants from certain countries will be required to post a refundable bond before a visa is issued. Who’s affected right now? Countries in the pilot as of August […]