H‑1B Cap Update: Selection Notifications for FY 2027
While the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not yet issued a formal announcement, attorneys are advising employers to begin checking their USCIS online accounts, as some representatives are reporting initial status updates within the H‑1B registration system. Learn more.
DOL Proposes Changes to Prevailing Wage Calculations for PERM and H‑1B Programs
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise how prevailing wage levels are calculated for PERM, H‑1B, H‑1B1, and E‑3 programs to better align wages with those paid to US workers and strengthen program integrity. Learn more.
E‑Verify Issues New TPS Haiti Guidance
E‑Verify has released updated instructions for employers after the US District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order staying the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. Learn more.
E‑Verify Issues New TPS Syria Guidance
E‑Verify has released updated instructions for employers following the court‑ordered stay of the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. Learn more.
State Department Broadens Social Media Review for Visa Applicants
The US Department of State announced that it will expand its online presence review and vetting procedures to additional non-immigrant visa categories beginning March 30, 2026. Learn more.
US Department of State Adds 12 Countries to Visa Bond Program List
The Department of State (DOS) has updated its list of countries subject to the Visa Bond Pilot Program, adding 12 additional countries effective April 2, 2026. Learn more.
USCIS Reaches H‑2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the statutory H‑2B cap for the second half of FY 2026. Learn more.
