What is PERM? The U.S. labor certification process, also known as Program Electronic Review Management (PERM), is designed to protect U.S. workers from being adversely affected by the hiring of foreign national employees. Introduction A new proposal by the Department of Labor (DOL) has the potential to eventually change protections for U.S. workers, recordkeeping, and […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for the U.S. immigration system. It is increasingly part of the infrastructure that government agencies use to process documents, verify identities, analyze information, detect potential fraud, and support immigration officers. The Department of Homeland Security’s current inventory of artificial intelligence use cases provides an unusually detailed look […]
For many companies, immigration counsel enters the picture when something happens: a visa is expiring, an employee needs to relocate, a petition receives additional scrutiny, or a government agency asks questions. That reactive model is becoming increasingly risky. A recent Department of Labor Office of Inspector General investigation in Dallas offers a timely example. On […]
Beginning September 15, 2026, international students and exchange visitors will no longer generally be admitted to the United States for “duration of status.” Instead, F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrants will receive a specific expiration date tied to their authorized program, generally for no more than four years. Those who need additional time must obtain an extension […]
International business travel increasingly requires more than visa planning. Employers should also consider what digital information employees carry when entering or departing the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s updated electronic device search policy, effective January 1, 2026, outlines how CBP may search phones, laptops, tablets, flash drives, SIM cards, smart watches, GPS devices, […]