Of all the immigration filings an employer makes on behalf of a foreign employee, the PERM Labor Certification is the one in which small mistakes can cause the most damage. The PERM process is known to be exacting, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...
Big development for employers and foreign nationals: O*NET recently placed Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211.00) back in Job Zone 4, reinforcing the position as one that normally requires at least a bachelor’s degree. That can create stronger positioning for H1B and expand PERM options....
Answer No. The U.S. Department of Labor typically does not permit typographical error corrections for a filed ETA Form 9089. In some cases, if the recruitment advertisements are still valid, the employer may be able to withdraw the application and refile a corrected ETA Form 9089....
Answer As long as the qualifying job offer underlying the approved Form I-140 immigrant petition remains valid, there is typically no specific deadline by which a person must file the Form I-485 application for adjustment of status after the priority date becomes current. (19.May.2026)Sheela Murthy and...
Answer Yes. In order to transfer the underlying basis of a pending Form I-485 application, the priority date generally must be current for your country of chargeability under the Final Action Dates chart in the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for the category associated with...
A key requirement of the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) immigrant visa category is that the foreign national investor be able to clearly and thoroughly document the lawful source of the investment funds. The sourcing of the investment funds can be quite tedious and oftentimes is...
DHS issued an interim final rule (effective 10.Jul.2026) allowing USCIS to deny immigration benefit requests found to have invalid signatures after acceptance. If denied, filing fees are not refunded. Sign forms correctly. Keep original signed documents securely. Comments due 10.Jul.2026 at regulations.gov (Docket USCIS-2026-0166). https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-09289...
Becoming a U.S. citizen takes years of work and patience. So when the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives your Form N-400 and then goes silent, the frustration can feel unbearable. Months pass after you have cleared your interview and met every requirement with...
ICE alleges more than 10,000 potential fraud cases related to the OPT program. No specifics have been provided yet, but foreign national students should be reminded to properly comply with OPT requirements!https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/12/ice-optional-practical-training-fraud-00916797...
Answer No. The primary (or principal) applicant must enter before or at the same time as derivative family members with visas. (12.May.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright...
