PERM and Green Card Sponsorship in 2026: Strategic Employer Guide
The H-1B FY 2027 season begins March 2026, introducing a wage-weighted selection system that prioritizes higher earners. With…
DOL Submits H-1B/PERM Wage Rule to OMB, Reviving Higher Wages
The DOL has sent a new rule to the OMB to increase prevailing wages for H-1B and PERM…
Major Changes between January 2026 Visa Bulletin vs December 2025
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS VISA BULLETIN PUBLISHED DEC 2025 January 2026 vs December 2025Visa Bulletin Comparison PREVIOUS BULLETIN December 2025…
Key Differences between January 2026 Visa Bulletin vs December 2025 Explained
This analysis compares December 2025 (Visa Bulletin No. 9, Vol. XI) against January 2026 (Visa Bulletin No. 10,…
Understanding January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Everything You Need to Know
What this bulletin is The Visa Bulletin for January 2026 describes immigrant visa availability under two separate timelines:…
How Employer Name Initials Influence PERM Processing Order
Form ETA‑9089 submission fixes a PERM priority date and enters a daily DOL queue. Reports indicate same‑day cases…
PERM Job Requirements: Why Employers Can’t Tailor Roles to a Candidate
The DOL mandates that PERM job requirements reflect business necessity and common industry standards rather than one worker’s…
PERM Audit vs Denial: Key Differences and Employer Options
PERM audits request documentation and add processing time; employers must respond within 30 days. PERM denials close cases…
File I-140 Immediately After PERM Approval to Preserve Priority Date
File the I-140 as soon as possible and no later than 180 days after PERM approval to preserve…
AC21 H-1B Extensions: How PERM Delays Over One Year affect status
AC21 permits one-year H-1B extensions when PERM or I-140 was filed 365 days before the six-year limit, and…
I-140 Approved but I-485 Filing Blocked: Your Options
I-140 approval doesn’t automatically let you file I-485; you must wait for your priority date to be current…
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…
PERM Filing Date or I-140 Approval: Clarifying Your Priority Date
Your priority date starts when PERM is filed and can be lost if an I‑140 isn’t filed within…
Post-PERM Denial: Next Steps, Reconsideration, BALCA, and Refiling
A PERM denial requires employer action: request reconsideration within 30 days, appeal to BALCA, or refile a new…