Month: May 2026

The PERM Trap: DOJ Investigations of PERM Labor Market Test Procedures 

Under DOL regulations, the PERM process is a highly technical regulatory exercise that uses outdated methodologies to determine if any minimally qualified U.S. workers exist for a specific job. In short, rather than being a real-world recruitment effort, it is a DOL structured labor market test for a position already held by a foreign worker. However, the […]

Written by on May 6, 2026

Report that USCIS is Pausing Adjudication of Pending Benefit Applications

Report that USCIS is Pausing Adjudication of Pending Benefit Applications Due to Implementation of New Vetting Process  | April 30, 2026    Over the past few days, we have been received reports that USCIS field and asylum office personnel are informing applicants that adjudications are now subject to a hold on a nationwide basis. While initial information suggests that only adjustment of status and asylum cases are affected, the […]

Written by on May 6, 2026

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