PERM Processing Times Update: March 14, 2025
PERM Applications As of March 1, 2025, the Department of Labor is conducting Analyst Reviews of PERM applications filed on or before November 2023 and is now reviewing Reconsideration Requests to the Certifying Officers that were appealed on or before January 2025. The DOL has not provided a priority date related to Audit Reviews. As […]
April 2025 Visa Bulletin
The April 2025 visa bulletin has been published. USCIS will be accepting cases this month based on final action, not dates for filing, for employment-based cases. Changes are as follows for both charts. If a change is not listed here, the date remained the same. Final Action: *Please note that while most of the categories […]
Recent Trends in Immigration
Of late we have noticed a few irregularities in the manner in which USCIS is functioning: Erroneous G-28 rejections; – we have seen an increase in rejections of G-28 Forms (Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney). Properly filed forms are being rejected by USCIS, therefore these forms are being separated from the cases and […]
U.S. Introduces the Gold Card Visa: A New Era for Investment-Based Immigration
On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the “Gold Card” visa program, a streamlined pathway to U.S. residency and citizenship for affluent foreign investors. This initiative may serve as a replacement for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, removing the need for business ownership and job creation. President Trump emphasized, “This is about bringing in […]
Update to the Interview Waiver Program – Indian and Bhutanese Visa Holders
The US Department of State has recently updated the interview waiver requirements for Indian and Bhutanese applicants. As of the date of this publication, no formal announcement has been made by the DOS, but the eligibility criteria on the US Travel Docs website has changed as of February 18, 2025. Changes to the program include: […]
Update on Sex Markers in US Passports
As of January 20, 2025, the U.S. government will no longer issue U.S. passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) with an X marker. Moving forward, all passports will be issued with an M or F sex marker that must match the passport holder’s biological sex at birth. Applications received by the Department of […]
H-1B Cap Registration Deadline for FY2026: Key Dates & What You Need to Know
The highly anticipated H-1B cap season for FY2026 is here! If you’re an employer looking to sponsor foreign talent or a skilled professional hoping to secure an H-1B visa, timing is everything. Here are the critical deadlines you need to mark on your calendar: February 5, 2025 – USCIS announces the H-1B cap registration period. […]
March 2025 Visa Bulletin
The March 2025 visa bulletin has been Published. USCIS will be accepting cases in March based on final action, not dates for filing, for employment-based cases. Changes are as follows for both charts. If a change is not listed here, the date remains the same. Final Action: *Most of these are moving forward and are […]
PERM Processing Times Update: February 12, 2025
PERM Applications As of February 1, 2025, the Department of Labor is conducting Analyst Reviews of PERM applications filed on or before October 2023 and is now reviewing Reconsideration Requests to the Certifying Officers that were appealed on or before July 2024. The DOL has not provided a priority date related to Audit Reviews. Please […]
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 7
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open from noon Eastern on March 7 to noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. Petitioners must register each beneficiary using a USCIS online account and pay a $215 registration fee. Key points include: New H-1B petitioners […]
