USCIS Updates: H-2B Returning Worker Allocation Reached for FY 2026
With the second H-2B returning worker allocation for FY 2026 now reached, the focus is already on Fall 2026 filings (1st half of FY 2027) On April 29, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and...
Important Update: Changes to H-2A & H-2B Worker Travel and Meal Costs
Effective April 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor has officially updated the annual rates for meal charges and travel reimbursements for H-2A and H-2B workers. Under these new...
H-2B Update | Second Half Supplemental Cap (FY 2026)
The Bernard Firm is providing the following update regarding the H-2B program. The second half supplemental cap is being administered on a first-come, first-served basis (no lottery)....
H-2A Labor Wage Rule Changes
On October 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) enacted a sweeping Interim Final Rule (IFR) that fundamentally alters the financial and regulatory landscape for the H-2A temporary...
Everything You Should Know About L-1A Visas
The L-1A visa provides a crucial pathway for multinational companies seeking to transfer executives or managers to offices within the United States. This visa category enables U.S....