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Form ETA-9089 Submissions for PERM in Flag Deployed on June 1 The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has an exciting notice for employers and individuals involved in the PERM labor certification process. On June 1, 2023, the PERM module in the FLAG (Foreign Labor Application Gateway) system will be completely deployed. The update has…

This article aims to provide valuable information regarding H-1B employers and H-1B-dependent employers under the H-1B program, highlighting the perspectives of both the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division. Definition of an H-1B Employer: An H-1B employer refers to any entity, including individuals, firms,…

DOS Implements Measures to Expedite Visa Processing The DOS has implemented new technology and improved coordination to reduce the number of visa applications that require administrative processing on security grounds. Since October 2022, the majority of cases that previously required additional administrative processing (221g) have been resolved immediately, resulting in more efficient visa processing times.…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | May 19, 2023 | 1 Comment H-1B and LCA Compliance Protocol: Lesson Learned A recent case involving Peri Software Solutions, Inc. has highlighted the significance of complying with H-1B regulations. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found that the company owed $1,456,4222 in back wages to 163…

If you’re an F-1 student looking for optional practical training (OPT), here are some tips to prevent processing delays with your Form I-765: Stay updated: Check the USCIS website for any updates before submitting your Form I-765. USCIS may change forms, guidance, fees, or filing locations, so it’s crucial to follow the latest instructions. You…

Larsen & Toubro Technology Services Settles Dispute by Paying $9.9 Million L&T Technology Services, LTD has agreed to pay $9.9 million to resolve a dispute over visa fees. It was alleged that between 2014 and 2019, the company underpaid USCIS fees by using B-1 visas instead of H-1B visas, which may have violated the False…

H-1B Visa Registration Numbers Show Demand Far Exceeds Supply; Changes Are Necessary to Ensure Integrity of the System The demand for H-1B visas, which allow foreign workers to work in the US, far exceeds the supply. The registration system has flaws that have made it vulnerable to exploitation, so the American Immigration Lawyers Association is…

More than 780,000 registered for the H-1B Lottery in FY 2024 against about 80,000 H-1B visas (Only 350,000 applicants for H-1B visas submitted one entry into the lottery this year; the rest of 431,000 cases were part of the double to triple filing for the same person) This past H-1B CAP lottery cycle, USCIS saw…

MAY 2023 VISA BULLETIN According to the May Visa Bulletin, employment-based preference adjustment of status filings, USCIS will continue to use the Final Action Dates chart that was used in April. EB-1 for India and China will maintain their Final Action cutoff date of February 1, 2022 and Dates for Filing cutoff date of June…

Delay in issuing PERM (Labor Certification) and Prevailing Wage As per the DOL FLAG page, there is still a considerable delay in issuing the PERM approval and Prevailing Wage. As of March 31, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) was conducting analyst review for PERM applications filed in July 2022 or earlier, and processing audited…