Labor Department Announces PERM Suspensions for Eight Employers Amid H-1B and PERM Fraud Probe
The Department of Labor has paused new and pending PERM applications involving eight employers while investigators examine alleged fraud and worker...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the major changes in employment-based visa processing in 2024?
In August 2024, the Biden administration plans to expand employment-based visa processing for U.S.-educated professionals and DACA recipients, helping them secure work visas more quickly.
Read: White House Employment Immigration Plans For Rest of the Year 2024What changes will employment-based applicants face starting October 2025?
Starting October 2025, employment-based applicants will also use the Dates for Filing chart to submit their Adjustment of Status applications.
Read: USCIS Clarifies Use of Dates for Filing vs Final Action Dates by Visa CategoryWhat are some best practices that employers should follow when implementing PERM applications amid policy changes?
Employers should adopt timely action, maintain detail orientation, and prepare for potential future alterations in immigration policies.
Read: Navigating Immigration Policy Changes: How Employers Should Handle PERM ApplicationsHow do immigration policies impact the PERM process?
Immigration policies under different administrations can lead to increased processing times, changes in application scrutiny, and impacts on visa availability through annual caps and backlogs, directly affecting the PERM process.
Read: Impacts of Federal Labor and Immigration Policy Changes on the PERM ProcessHow can employers mitigate the impact of government shutdowns on the PERM process?
Employers can stay updated, plan ahead by submitting PERM applications well before visa expiration dates, and consider consulting with an immigration attorney to navigate the process during these intervals.
Read: Government Shutdowns: Impact on PERM Process and Immigration Delays
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