Category: Blog Posts

Life’s Certainties – Death, Taxes and H-1B Registration Glitches

For HR and Global Mobility professionals managing H-1B cap registrations, there are several things you can count on every year: tight timelines, employee anxiety and technical glitches in the registration system.  The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period has already demonstrated this familiar pattern. Within the first few days of the registration window opening, users reported a variety of technical issues with the myUSCIS system […]

Written by on March 11, 2026

Combat Operations in the Middle East Disrupting U.S. Consular Services

Key Information for HR and Global Mobility Teams Recent developments in the Middle East have significantly disrupted U.S. consular services across the region. Following a security alert issued by U.S. Department of State (DOS)  on February 28, 2026, several U.S. embassies have closed temporarily, suspended routine services, or limited operations to emergency assistance only. For […]

Written by on March 11, 2026

Proposed Rule Would Significantly Change Prevailing Wage Levels 

A proposed revision to prevailing wage methodology would substantially raise the required wage levels used in employment-based immigration filings that rely on Department of Labor (DOL) wage survey data. The proposal, which would primarily impact wage requirements for the H-1B, H-2B and PERM processes, cleared an important regulatory hurdle on February 20, 2026.   Publication of […]

Written by on March 4, 2026

My Employee’s Nonimmigrant Visa Was Just “Prudentially Revoked” 

What Do I Do Now?   Employers are increasingly encountering a term that can cause understandable concern: “prudential visa revocation.” When it arises, it often generates more confusion than clarity — particularly regarding whether an employee has lost status, whether employment must cease, and what steps should follow. This blog explains what a prudential visa revocation […]

Written by on March 4, 2026

March 2026 Visa Bulletin: Recent Administrative Policies Bring Notable Forward Movement to EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Categories

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin brings significant forward movement across several employment-based “Dates for Filing” categories, offering welcome news for employers and foreign national professionals awaiting the opportunity to file adjustment of status or immigrant visa applications. What Moved? EB-1 India and China advances four months. EB-2 Rest of World, Mexico, and the Philippines become […]

Written by on February 25, 2026

Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews in an Era of Heightened Enforcement.

USCIS is applying greater scrutiny to all immigration benefit requests, including employment-based adjustment of status (AOS) applications. As a result, AOS interviews have become more detailed and documentation-focused. Failing to prepare can have dire consequences, not only for the applicant but also for the employer who values their work. In some cases, applicants with prior […]

Written by on February 25, 2026

The Anatomy of a Form I-9 Audit: What Employers Should Know

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to expand the scope of its worksite enforcement operations, it is important to understand why Form I-9 audits occur and how they are conducted. What Triggers an I-9 Audit ICE, through Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has authority to inspect employer Forms I-9. Audits may be triggered by […]

Written by on February 18, 2026

Preparing for the New Weighted H-1B Registration System

For the second consecutive year, employers participating in the H-1B cap registration process will need to adapt to a major change. Last year introduced the beneficiary centric registration process, which attempted to reduce the number of multiple entries by applicants. This year, USCIS is moving forward with a weighted selection system, increasing the odds of […]

Written by on February 18, 2026

The Trump “Gold Card” Faces Its First Legal Challenge 

The Trump administration’s new “Gold Card” immigration initiative is already facing a significant legal test that could determine whether the program survives in its current form.  Earlier this month, a  lawsuit in federal court challenging the legality of the program, which was launched by executive order in September 2025. The lawsuit seeks to halt implementation […]

Written by on February 10, 2026