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Illinois Expands Privacy Protections for Mismatch Letters Under SB 2339 Public Act 104-0455
Illinois SB 2339, effective December 2025, mandates that employers provide five-day notice for SSA mismatch notifications and grants workers representation…
N3bn Spent to Sponsor Nigerians for H-1B Visas According to Uscis Data
The FY 2027 H-1B season introduces higher fees and tighter regulations for U.S. employers. A reported N3.23 billion was spent…
DOL Pauses Some PERM Processing Ahead of Government Shutdown January 30, 2026
A potential government shutdown on January 30, 2026, could suspend Department of Labor PERM processing. While USCIS stays open, the…
Mohre Says Workers Must Hold 12 Permits in United Arab Emirates
The UAE's 12-permit framework by MoHRE regulates private-sector employment, covering everything from overseas recruitment to student internships. Effective January 2026,…
U.S. Confirms Seasonal Work Permits H-2B Program Under Deliberation
The U.S. government has authorized 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026, a 50% reduction from prior years. Prioritizing critical…
PERM Status Shows “Certified – Expired” After I-140 Approval: What It Means
The 'Certified - Expired' label on a PERM application merely signifies the end of its 180-day validity period. As long…
Work Permits Lower Child Labor Violations: New Research Findings
The EPI reports that youth work permits correlate with 31.8% fewer minors involved in labor violations. Despite this, federal policy…
Key Differences between February 2026 Visa Bulletin vs January Explained
The U.S. Department of State released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin on January 5, 2026, revealing how immigrant visa availability…