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Federal Judge Blocks New H-1B Pay Rules

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In a major blow to the Trump administration, a federal court recently struck down two immigration rules that would limit the ability of skilled foreign workers to obtain H-1B visas. In a December 1 ruling, the U.S. District...more

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DOL Publishes Regulation Impacting Prevailing Wages

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On October 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that impacts prevailing wage programs for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 temporary classifications, as well as for certain permanent residence...more

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DOL, DHS Issue New Rules for H-1B Process and Prevailing Wage Computation

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The U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS) published interim final rules yesterday that amend regulations governing prevailing wage computation and the definition of “specialty occupation” in the H-1B...more

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U.S. Agencies Issue Interim Final Rules with Major H-1B Reforms for Legal Definition of Specialty Occupation Workers and Wage...

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have released two new interim final rules affecting immigration. Both rules immediately impact skilled foreign workers in the H-1B specialty...more

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Web Exclusive - Alternate Reality: “Extreme Vetting” Of H-1B Work Visas

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To boost innovation and remain competitive, employers often have no option but to sponsor foreign nationals for H-1B work visas to meet their labor needs, especially when it comes to workers in science, technology,...more

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