Important Update on Employment Authorization Documents
On October 30, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), published an interim final rule eliminating the automatic...
PERM Labor Certification Pitfalls: Common Employer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Hiring foreign workers under the PERM Labor Certification process can help companies meet long-term labor needs when qualified U.S. workers are not available. The process, however, is not...
Preparing for the Prevailing Wage Determination: What Every Employer Needs to Know
The Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) is a key requirement in EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship. It establishes the minimum salary that must be offered for a specific job, based on its...
EB-3 Green Cards vs. H-2B Visas: Which Is Better for Filling Seasonal Labor Shortages
Industries like hospitality, landscaping, and food processing often experience recurring seasonal labor shortages. To fill these roles, employers typically turn to visa programs. Two of the...
What the Suspension of the Farmworker Protection Rule Means for H‑2A Employers
Late in June 2025, the Department of Labor announced a national suspension of the 2024 Farmworker Protection Rule, pausing its enforcement across all states. That rule had been intended to...