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Foreign Workers H-1B1 Highly-Skilled Workers Visa

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[Webinar] H-1B Cap Alternatives: Visa Options for Employers to Consider - April 24th, 12:00 pm ET

The H-1B visa is among the most popular working visas in the U.S. for individuals filling professional positions. Most H-1B visas are subject to an annual quota or “cap.” Because demand exceeds the number of available visas,...more

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DOL Delays Implementation of Updated OES Wage Rule

On February 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) formally proposed delaying the implementation of its final rule, entitled “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in...more

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Rulemaking Redux: DOL Issues Updated Final Rule Adjusting Wage-Level Calculations for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Visa and PERM Cases

On January 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced an updated final rule designed to increase prevailing wages required for certain visa processes. The updated rule, entitled “Strengthening Wage Protections for...more

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Court Order Halts DOL and DHS Interim Final Rules

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On December 1, 2020, a U.S. Federal District Court in California set aside the two Interim Final Rules announced in October by the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). ...more

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Federal Court Sets Aside DOL and DHS Rules Restricting H-1B Category; Appeal Likely

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The US District Court for the Northern District of California on Tuesday set aside two Interim Final Rules (IFRs) that sought to restrict severely eligibility for the H-1B Specialty Occupation nonimmigrant category....more

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US DOL Rule Changes How Prevailing Wages Are Determined for Immigration Purposes

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Effective October 8, 2020, the US Department of Labor will determine the prevailing wage for permanent labor certifications and labor condition applications based on a new formula for computing prevailing wage levels,...more

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