Oliver Mercer
Negotiating Salary When Prevailing Wage Sets Your Floor: Strategies
On government-funded projects, prevailing wages set a legally required minimum for specific jobs. Covered workers may request higher…
Tech Layoffs in 2025 Reshape H-1B Sponsorship and Talent Strategy
2025 tech layoffs have depressed H-1B demand, lowering registrations by 38% to 470,000. A $100,000 filing fee and…
How to Read Your LCA and Find the Correct Wage Level
Obtain the certified LCA to confirm the employer pays at least the higher of prevailing or actual wage.…
PERM Analyst Review: What It Means and Typical Timeframes
The DOL now lists PERM Analyst Review at a 472-day average (15 months, 17 days), processing June 2024…
Can You Switch Visas and Still Apply for a Green Card?
You can pursue a Green Card on H-1B and continue after switching visas by maintaining lawful status, securing…
Compelling Circumstances EAD: Lifeline for H-1B Workers with I-140
Eligible H-1B professionals with an approved I-140 can seek a discretionary one-year EAD by filing Form I-765 and…
Canada, Australia, and Germany: PR Paths for Tech Professionals in 2025
For tech professionals in 2025, Canada typically offers the quickest PR via Express Entry and tech PNPs. Australia…
Canada PR on H-1B: Master Express Entry with CRS and ITA
Express Entry is the primary route for H-1B holders seeking Canadian PR, with a specialized accelerated pathway expected…
Transferring H-1B Lottery to a New Employer Before October
A pre-October job change is possible: the new employer files a cap-exempt Form I-129 with a certified LCA…
H-1B Salary Amendments vs Extensions: When to File and Why
If a job’s duties, title, salary (~20% change), location, or hours change meaningfully, file an H‑1B amendment before…
H-1B Wage Violations: Your Rights, Bench Time, and Remedies
H-1B workers have federal protections against underpayment and illegal benching. Confirm wages on your petition and LCA, gather…
No Confirmed Federal Operation Targeting Somalis in Minnesota
An AP report says federal authorities plan a Minnesota operation targeting Somali immigrants, amid past attempts to end…
Exclusive: Global Airlines A380 Grounding Explained by CEO, 139 Days
Global Airlines’ A380 (9H-GLOBL) has been grounded in Tarbes for 139 days after July 16, 2025. CEO James…
Protests Rise as Border Patrol Prepares Louisiana Immigration Raids
Border Patrol’s two‑month Operation Swamp Sweep targets undocumented people in Louisiana and Mississippi. Officials cite public safety; advocates…
Thailand Tightens Immigration Rules to Close Visa-Free Loopholes
Thailand’s 2025 rules cap visa-free entries for 93 countries at two per year, curb land “visa runs” with…