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.

January 2026 Visa Bulletin Cutoff Dates

The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for January 2026, detailing the 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications' for immigrant visas. This bulletin indicates when visa applicants can expect to be notified to assemble and submit their required documentation to the National Visa Center.

February 2026 Visa Bulletin Cutoff Dates

The Department of State has published the Visa Bulletin for February 2026, detailing the cutoff dates for immigrant visa applications. This bulletin indicates when applicants should be prepared to submit their documentation to the National Visa Center for final action.

December 2025 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for December 2025. This bulletin details the 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing Applications' for preference immigrant visas, indicating when applicants can submit required documentation.

March 2026 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for March 2026, detailing immigrant visa availability. This bulletin provides "Final Action Dates" and "Dates for Filing Applications" for various preference categories, guiding applicants on when to submit documentation for immigrant visas and adjustment of status applications.

H-1B Visa Entry Restricted for Specialty Occupations

USCIS issued a memorandum restricting the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers, effective September 21, 2025. The restriction applies to new petitions unless accompanied by a $100,000 payment. This action aims to address systemic abuse of the H-1B visa program.

USCIS Memo on Asylum and Benefit Applications from High-Risk Countries

USCIS issued a policy memorandum on December 2, 2025, directing personnel to place a hold on all pending asylum applications and certain benefit requests from aliens from high-risk countries. The memo mandates a comprehensive re-review of these applications and previously approved benefits for national security and public safety threats.

USCIS Policy Memo: Hold and Review of Applications from High-Risk Countries

USCIS issued a policy memorandum directing personnel to place a hold on all pending benefit applications from aliens listed in Presidential Proclamation 10998, which identifies additional high-risk countries for security review. This action requires a comprehensive review of policies and existing approved benefit requests.