Immigration News

DOL Report Shows Substantial Slowing of PERM Processing Time

July 2, 2009

DOL has released a performance report which confirms what we already know as true. The report shows the percentage of PERM applications resolved within six months of filing is down to 11% for Q1 2009 compared to 94% for the same quarter last year.

DOL states that PERM program performance continues to significantly decrease due to:

1. The impact of increasing integrity activities in light of the declining economy and continued filings.
2. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification is currently developing baseline targets for an enhanced PERM performance measure and a new PERM integrity measure. These measures are scheduled for approval and implementation at the beginning of FY 2010.

(2/2/2010)
Alert Regarding H-1B Admissions - Newark, New Jersey Airport

(1/21/2010)
San Mateo Executive Prosecuted for Visa Violations

(1/20/2010)
CBP Reminds US-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Program Countries to Complete Online Travel Authorization

(1/15/2010)
Important News: USCIS Requiring Proof of "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions

(1/11/2010)
Traveling Internationally? Prepare for New Travel Security Measures and Lengthier Delays

(12/22/2009)
H-1B Cap Update - CAP REACHED

(12/15/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 62,900 as of 12/11/09 - Up Another 1,800 from 12/04/09

(12/9/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 61,100 as of 12/04/09 - Up Another 2,200 from last count on 11/27/09

(12/1/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 58,900 as of 11/27/09 - Up Another 2,000 from last count on 11/20/09

(11/24/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 56,900 as of 11/20/09 - Up Another 1,300 from last count on 11/13/09

(11/20/2009)
The 3 Types of Onsite Visits & ICE Issues Notices of Inspection to 1,000 Employers

(11/18/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 55,600 as of 11/13/09 - Up Another 900 from last count on 11/6/09

(11/17/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 54,700 as of November 6, 2009 (Up 900 from October 30, 2009)

(11/3/2009)
More DOL Audits To Come

(11/3/2009)
USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B Usage

(10/1/2009)
Change in Policy on Deferred Inspection of Legal Permanent Residents