The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has indicated an intent to revise the prevailing-wage framework. On March 26, 2026, DOL issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that, if finalized as proposed, would significantly increase prevailing wage levels. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2026, with comments due in 60...
Employment-Based Immigration
With the current environment around immigration enforcement, now is a good time to revisit the rules governing F-1 student employment particularly the unemployment day limits that catch many students off guard. The Basics: What F-1 Students Can and Cannot Do International students on an F-1 visa have several avenues for lawful employment, but each comes...
La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 está a punto de celebrarse en Estados Unidos, México y Canadá. Como siempre, se espera que millones de visitantes internacionales viajen. Es tan importante entender las normas de inmigración tanto como conseguir sus boletos para un partido. Aquí detallamos información básica y cómo prepararse. En este artículo, hablaremos...
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As always, millions of international visitors are expected to travel. It’s as important to understand the immigration rules as it is to secure your tickets. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and how to prepare. In this...
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...
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...
Recent headlines have brought increased attention to air travel after the announcement that ICE would be at multiple major airports. Many travelers are understandably asking: can you be stopped or denied entry at the airport, even with a valid visa? Understanding the process is more important than ever. Does a visa guarantee entry? No. A...
In January 2026, the American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA) obtained new data through July 31, 2025, from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about what is really happening with EB-5 investor petitions, especially in the set-aside categories: Rural, High Unemployment (HUA), and Infrastructure. What Did USCIS Report? AIIA confirms that this is the most complete...