by Frank Alvarado | Jan 6, 2026 | Global
Our December global immigration recap includes the latest on Australia’s Subclass 186 TRT Visa requirements, Ireland’s Employment Permit salary thresholds, India’s new e-Production Investment Visa, and Saudi Arabia’s business visa approval trends. Australia – New Work...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 23, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Recent changes in U.S. visa vetting procedures have expanded social media and online presence reviews for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants. These enhanced reviews are contributing to significant processing delays at U.S. embassies and consulates...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 23, 2025 | Immigration Updates
The Trump administration has finalized a rule that replaces the randomized H-1B lottery with a weighted selection system that favors higher-paid roles. The rule takes effect February 27, meaning it will be in place before the upcoming spring H-1B cap season,...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 20, 2025 | Immigration Updates
The Department of Labor (DOL) has taken the first formal step toward revising wage rules for the H-1B nonimmigrant and PERM labor certification programs. A proposed rule has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review—an early but meaningful...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 17, 2025 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. U.S. Travel Ban Expanded: Full and Partial Country List Gold Card Program: Speed vs. Stability States Challenge $100,000...
