CDC Imposes DRC Travel Attestation Requirement for Air Travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a notice requiring airlines to obtain attestations from passengers arriving in the US confirming they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the previous 21 days. Read more.
November 2026 Visa Bulletin
The US Department of State (DOS) released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin for Fiscal Year 2027. Read more.
DOJ, DOL Settle PERM Recruitment Discrimination Case
Two recent federal enforcement actions highlight the importance of conducting Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) recruitment in a manner consistent with standard hiring practices and ensuring US workers have a meaningful opportunity to apply for labor certification-related positions. Read more.
DOL Advances PERM Labor Certification Modernization Proposal
The Office of Management and Budget has cleared a US Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rule that could significantly update the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification process. Read more.
DHS Suspends Visa-Free Travel Program for Chinese Nationals Visiting CNMI
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is suspending the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP), ending visa-free travel to the Northern Mariana Islands for eligible Chinese nationals while the agency reviews national security and law enforcement concerns. Read more.
USCIS Issues New Guidance on Sudan TPS and Employment Authorization for October 2026
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that Sudan’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation currently remains valid through October 19, 2026, and certain eligible beneficiaries will receive automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions through that date. Read more.
USCIS Issues New Guidance on Ukraine TPS and Employment Authorization for October 2026
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Ukraine’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation and related benefits are currently set to expire on October 19, 2026, while certain eligible beneficiaries will receive automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions through that date. Read more.
