Cabinet, Work Permit Approvals, Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda has centralized its work permit system to favor local recruitment. Under the new rules, employers…
Pause Act Targets OPT and Seeks to Reshape H-1B Program
The H-1B landscape is shifting toward a wage-based selection model starting February 2026. While the legislative PAUSE Act…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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,…
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…
U.S. Immigration Overhaul: New H-1B Fees and Wage Rules to Reshape Visa Landscape
The U.S. is implementing major immigration reforms including a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visas, a wage-based selection…
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…