03 Feb 2022

My employer filed my PERM LC several months ago. They would not let me get involved in the process, and now I found out the case has been audited. Is that a sign that the employer made a mistake in the PERM filing?

Answer First of all, your employer did the right thing by making sure you were not involved in the PERM LC process. If you had been involved, this alone could have resulted in a denial. Keep in mind that the PERM process is primarily a labor...

16 Dec 2021

January 2022 Visa Bulletin

This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the January 2022 Visa Bulletin. There is very little movement in January from the December 2021 visa bulletin. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The EB1 category remains current for all countries of chargeability. Employment-Based, Second Preference (EB2)...

16 Dec 2021
09 Dec 2021

Have there been any updates on the status of the EB5 program? Is it still possible to qualify for EB5 based on an investment of $500,000, or has the investment requirement changed?

Answer No, there have not been any recent changes. For now, we are still waiting to see what Congress will do regarding reauthorization of the EB5 regional center program. Congress passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through February 18, 2022. The hope is...