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14 Apr 2026

May 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin. There is little to no forward movement for most employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Filing Charts for May 2026 The...

13 Apr 2026

How to Permanently Keep Your Foreign Employee

Your company has a great employee from another country working on a temporary visa and wants to keep them permanently. That means helping them obtain Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, better known as a green card. For most employers, that journey starts with the PERM...

10:08 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / PERM Labor / Resident

09 Apr 2026

Not Selected in the H1B Lottery? What You Can Do Next

If you've just learned your H1B registration wasn't selected, you're likely feeling a mix of frustration and uncertainty. After months of preparation and anticipation, a "not selected" notification can feel like a door closing on your future in the United States.Take a breath. Your journey...

07:03 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / NewsBrief / Worker

08 Apr 2026

When will we know if there is going to be a second H1B lottery?

Answer If the USCIS is consistent with prior years, then whether a second lottery will be necessary likely will be announced by the end of July or beginning of August. (08.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...

07:12 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

08 Apr 2026

When a PERM prevailing wage is issued, is it fixed or does it increase over time to adjust for inflation?

Answer The wage is fixed. The employer must pay at least the prevailing wage listed in the original determination once the employee receives the green card. It does not increase for inflation over time. (08.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....

07:08 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident

01 Apr 2026

H1B Frequently Asked Questions

The H1B nonimmigrant program is one of the most versatile and widely used work visa programs in the United States. Therefore, having a good understanding of the program can be helpful for both workers and their respective employers. Below are some of the most common...

05:00 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Travel / Worker

31 Mar 2026

I was not selected in the H1B lottery. What other options are available for me to remain and work in the United States?

AnswerThere may be other options available to you, as explained in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, Options if Not Selected in the H1B Lottery (01.Apr.2024). It would be advisable to discuss these options further with a qualified immigration attorney. (31.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...

09:21 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

30 Mar 2026

Tips for Documents to Prepare in Anticipation of Priority Date Becoming Current

It can take years for a foreign national to be granted status as a lawful permanent resident (i.e., “green card” holder) through one of the employment-based categories. This is especially true for applicants born in one of the heavily “oversubscribed” countries, notably India and China....

06:45 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident

26 Mar 2026

NewsFlash! DOL Proposes Significant Hike to Prevailing Wages for H1B, H1B1, E-3, and PERM

Tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register that proposes to dramatically increase the prevailing wage levels used in the H1B, H1B1, E-3, and PERM labor certification programs. The NPRM is titled "Improving Wage...

10:49 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Worker

26 Mar 2026

CBP Preclearance Now Available at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Effective March 10, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance operations have launched at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) in downtown Toronto. U.S.-bound travelers departing from this airport now will complete U.S. immigration and customs inspection before boarding in Canada. Once they arrive...

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