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DHS Streamlines H-2A Filings for Agricultural Employers Under New Rule
Effective October 2, 2025, DHS allows USCIS to start reviewing certain H-2A petitions after DOL issues an acceptance notice. Employers…
Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration set three…
Cap-Exempt H-1Bs in 2025: Compliance and STEM Policy Shifts
Effective January 17, 2025, USCIS expanded cap-exempt H-1B eligibility to research-centered and project-based roles meeting a 50% time threshold, tightened…
ICE Discloses 230+ Undocumented Immigrants Removed Over 10 Days in Florida
In a 10-day operation in November 2025, ICE removed over 230 undocumented immigrants in Florida, including 150+ arrested for sex…
What Employers Should Do About I-9/E-Verify Delays During Shutdown
E‑Verify was offline during the October 2025 shutdown but I‑9 rules still applied. Employers must submit delayed E‑Verify cases by…
When Will E-Verify Be Fully Restored After November 12, 2025 Shutdown?
E-Verify stayed offline after the November 12, 2025 government reopening with no confirmed restart date. Employers should retain I-9 records,…
Are There Penalties for Missed E-Verify Deadlines During the Shutdown?
During the October 1–7, 2025 outage, DHS suspended the three-business-day E-Verify rule and allowed catch-up until October 14, 2025. Form…
Delays in Green Card Interviews and Naturalization After Shutdown
USCIS remains operational after the October 1, 2025 shutdown, but Green Card interviews are delayed and naturalization ceremonies often canceled.…