DOL Proposes Wage Rule Changes for H‑1B and PERM Programs
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration has submitted a proposed rule, Improving Wage Protections for H-1B and PERM Employment in the United States (1205-AC30), to the Office of Management and Budget for review. Read more.
DHS and USCIS Implement Full Suspension of Diversity Visa Program
In addition to the suspension, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a policy memorandum directing officers to place an immediate hold on all pending Diversity Visa–based adjustment of status applications. Read more.
January 2026 Visa Bulletin
The US Department of State (DOS) released the January 2026 Visa Bulletin for Fiscal Year 2026. Read more.
Trump Administration Expands Ban on Entry of Foreign Nationals
The White House confirmed that President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation expands the existing entry ban to nearly 40 countries, including 17 under complete bans, with revised rules taking effect January 1, 2026. Read more.
