Requests for further Evidence, commonly known as RFEs are another obstacle in obtaining an approval across almost all immigration petitions, especially in the context of H-1Bs. Now that final selections have been made under the H-1B lottery, employers will be filing cap- subject petitions over the next 3 months (April 1 through June 30). During...
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has quietly taken a significant step that could reshape the economics of employment-based immigration. A new proposal to revise wage rules across the H-1B, PERM, and related visa programs has been sent again to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Why This Matters This is the second...
On January 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees, introducing an important policy change affecting religious organizations and their foreign national religious workers in R-1 nonimmigrant status. The rule took effect immediately and is intended to provide greater...
The Department of Labor has taken an important procedural step toward revising wage rules for the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program and the PERM labor certification process. A proposed rule has now been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget, signaling that formal publication is likely next. The proposal has not yet been released publicly,...
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season is here, and it comes with meaningful changes. USCIS has introduced a new wage-weighted selection process that favors higher-paid positions, making salary, wage level and location more important than ever. Employers should also be aware of the $100,000 penalty fee, which may apply to certain cases, including candidates outside...
EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) is an immigrant visa category for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. It is designed for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field and whose achievements have been recognized at a national or international level. One of the key advantages...
Premium Processing is an optional service offered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain immigration petitions to be adjudicated on an expedited timeline in exchange for an additional government filing fee. When Premium Processing is requested, USCIS guarantees action on the case by issuing an approval, denial, request for evidence (RFE), or...
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The FY 2027 H-1B lottery is approaching fast. But what will this year’s lottery look like? Will there even be a lottery? To qualify for an H-1B, employers are required to submit an electronic registration on behalf of potential candidates. Each year there is a total of 85,000 visas available, 65,000 of which are reserved...