NEWs & Updates

Can USCIS Deny an Immigration Case Over a Signature Mistake?
Yes — under a new interim rule issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), signature mistakes

Proposed Prevailing Wage Rule Could Reshape H-1B and PERM Sponsorship
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has now formally published one of the most consequential business immigration proposals in years: a sweeping proposed rule that

New Leadership at DHS and DOL: What It May Mean for Employers and Immigration Strategy
Leadership transitions in Washington do not always result in immediate policy changes—but they often signal shifts in emphasis, tone, and enforcement priorities that can shape

The H-1B Rumor Mill: What’s Changing—And What’s Not
It’s March, and with H-1B season heating up, a new wave of headlines is circulating—talk of reversing the $100,000 fee, scrapping Trump-era restrictions, and restoring

DHS Removes the “One-Year Abroad” Rule for Returning R-1 Religious Workers
In January, the Department of Homeland Security issued an interim final rule that will be welcome news for many faith communities and religious organizations across

Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS “Final Merits” Test in EB-1A Case: What Mukherji Means for Extraordinary Ability Petitions
Federal Court Vacates EB-1A Denial and Questions USCIS “Final Merits” Framework In a significant new development for employment-based immigration, a federal district court has overturned