FLAG System Restored: DOL Resumes Processing Foreign Labor Applications
On October 31, 2025, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has fully restored its Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. Learn more.
USCIS Proposes Rule Expands Biometrics Collection Authority
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has proposed a rule that expands its authority to collect biometric information from individuals involved in immigration benefit requests. Learn more.
CBP Finalizes Rule Expanding Biometric Collection at US Borders
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has finalized a rule expanding its authority to collect biometric data from noncitizens entering and departing the US Effective December 26, 2025, the rule removes previous limitations that restricted biometric exit procedures to pilot programs or specific ports of entry. Learn more.
