CBP Implements Presidential Executive Orders on Tariffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented five Presidential Executive Orders, introducing new tariff rates on imports from China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico. These changes include additional tariffs based on product origin and type, effective March 4 and March 7, 2025.

CBP Supports Operation FREE 3.0 Fentanyl Initiative

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced its support for Operation FREE 3.0, a multiagency initiative to combat fentanyl trafficking. This operation involves over 175 federal, state, and local agencies across 14 states and leverages CBP's intelligence and investigative resources to target criminal networks.

CBP Acting Commissioner Addresses Trade and Cargo Security Summit

CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores delivered remarks at the Trade and Cargo Security Summit on May 6, 2025. The speech highlighted CBP's efforts in fostering legitimate trade and travel, enforcing tariffs, and combating illicit fentanyl.

CBP Field Operations Academy Accreditation Renewal Public Comment

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations Academy is seeking to maintain its accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CBP is providing the public an opportunity to submit comments relevant to the accreditation process.

CNMI Prevailing Wage Data Updated for CW-1 Program

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has published updated prevailing wage data for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) CW-1 program. The updated wage table covers 848 occupations and will be effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

OFLC Updates Wage Statistics for July 2025-June 2026

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has published updated Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for the July 2025 through June 2026 wage year. These updates include revised Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) delineations based on the 2020 Census, impacting prevailing wage determinations.

PERM Online Filing Adds External Case Actions Tab

The Department of Labor's PERM online filing system has added a new 'External Case Actions' tab to the Case Details page. This feature will display case actions performed by the filer, including their name and email address.

Labor Department Resumes Foreign Labor Application Processing

The Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed processing of applications for prevailing wages and labor certification determinations. The Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system and SeasonalJobs.dol.gov are now operational, allowing employers to submit new applications and access pending ones.

OFLC Updates Registration Number Linking for Primary Worksite MSAs

The Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has updated its 9142B Registration Number linking ability. This technical update allows the system to match registration number records containing Primary Worksite MSAs created in prior years that map to a current MSA value.

November 2025 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for November 2025, detailing the "Final Action Dates" and "Dates for Filing Applications" for immigrant visas. This bulletin informs visa applicants when they should assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.