Jim Grey
Prevailing Wage for H-1B Workers: How DOL Sets Levels
DOL sets H‑1B prevailing wages by job classification, geographic location, and wage level. Market conditions or employee agreement…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Status: Who Qualifies and What It Means for Change
Cap-exempt H-1B status benefits employees of universities and qualifying nonprofits by removing the lottery and enabling year-round filings.…
H-1B Salaries in Downturns: Legal Limits You Must Know
H‑1B wages are legally fixed as the higher of the prevailing or employer’s actual wage. Employers cannot lawfully…
The 240-Day Rule: How to Work While Your H-1B Extension Is Pending
When an employer timely files an H-1B extension before the I-94 expires, the worker may keep working for…
Trump Proposes Major US Student Visa Reforms for F-1, J-1, M-1
A DHS draft would end Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and M-1 students, impose fixed admissions (up…
DHS Recommends Adding At Least 10 More Countries to Travel Ban
DHS recommended adding at least 10 mostly sub‑Saharan African countries to the June 2025 travel ban, citing weak…
Airbus CEO: Lessons from Software Recall Must Shape Future Safety
Airbus issued an emergency ELAC software recall affecting more than 6,000 A320-family aircraft after discovering potential corruption from…
Mass. ICE Detainee Transfers Accelerate, Facing Higher Legal Hurdles
Burlington ICE has shortened in-facility stays, quickly moving detainees to out-of-state sites such as Buffalo and Louisiana. Advocates…
US Reviews 3.3 Million Green Card Holders Amid National Security Probe
The administration ordered a large-scale review of roughly 3.3 million green card holders from 19 countries, reopening approved…
White House expands deportation push after National Guard shooting
After a shooting near the White House, a new executive order expands ICE and CBP authority, applies expedited…
The Offspring Postpones U.S. Tour Over P-1 Visa Error
A visa paperwork error forced The Offspring to postpone their 22‑show U.S. tour, canceling the November 28 Los…
F-1 OPT Corrected Notices Spark Anxiety Among Post-2025 Filers
USCIS issued corrected receipt notices saying the 180-day automatic employment extension does not apply to OPT filings after…
Vietnam’s 5-Year Talent Visa: Eligibility and What It Offers
Introduced in 2025, Vietnam’s 5‑Year Talent Visa grants top professionals five years of multiple‑entry residency after a nomination,…
No verified ICE stop of Elaine Miles reported in Redmond
Claims that ICE detained Elaine Miles in Redmond spread on social media but lack verification from ICE, police,…
Hispanic-Owned Businesses Temporarily Close Ahead of Swamp Sweep
About 250 Border Patrol agents deployed for Operation Swamp Sweep prompted temporary closures and reduced hours at Hispanic-owned…