On Thursday the Trump administration announced that it is suspending Microsoft Corporation, Adobe and several global staffing firms from participation in the PERM Labor Certification program run by the US Department of Labor for an indefinite period. A PERM Labor…
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Trump Administration Announces Suspension of Microsoft Corporation and Several Other US Employers from Participation in the PERM Labor Certification Program
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New Fixed Periods of Admission & Restrictions on F-1 Students & J-1 Exchange Visitors Starting September 15, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule to be effective Sept. 15, 2026 implementing major changes to the F-1 Student and J-1 Exchange Visitor programs. The changes include replacing the framework of admitting F-1 Students and J-1 Exchange…
$100,000 H-1B Visa Petition Fee Update: District Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee; Government Appeal Expected
On June 8, 2026, a Federal District Court in Massachusetts vacated the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation establishing a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B workers. The District Court vacated the Proclamation in its entirety, resulting in a ruling with nationwide…
Federal Court Strikes Down Several USCIS Policies Including the Hold on the Adjudication of Benefit Applications By and On Behalf Of Nationals of 39 Countries
This morning, the Federal District Court in Rhode Island vacated several Policy Memoranda issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over the past 6 months which (i) placed a hold on the adjudication of benefit applications filed by or on behalf of…
USCIS Announces New Guidance for USCIS Officers Deciding Green Card Cases
The USCIS has released a policy memo stating that most green card applicants should pursue consular processing abroad rather than adjustment of status in the U.S. This memo emphasizes that adjustment of status is now considered extraordinary relief, requiring a comprehensive review of applicants’ backgrounds. Further clarification and potential legal challenges are expected.
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