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Understanding the Challenges of Immigration Petitions and the Refiling Process

For many immigrants, securing permanent status in the U.S. is a challenging and often long process. The process can be especially frustrating when setbacks, such as the revocation of petitions or delays in decisions, occur....

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DOL’s Update on H-2A Program in Washington State: Impact of

On April 3, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced an important update regarding the H-2A Agricultural Worker Program in Washington State. This development follows a U.S. District Court order that has impacted the approval...

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Immigration lawyer helping client with I-140 petition paperwork, representing USCIS updates on labor certification and FLAG system.

What Do the New I-140 Updates Mean for Your Immigration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant updates to the filing procedures for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. These changes include new documentation requirements tied to the Department of Labor’s...

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Employer immigration compliance: Preparing for I-9 audits, worksite enforcement, and PERM process in the workplace.

Is Your Business Prepared for an Immigration Audit? Here’s What

As the United States transitions into a new era of immigration enforcement, employers must proactively ensure compliance to avoid legal complications. This guide outlines essential steps for businesses to prepare for anticipated changes in immigration...

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Decommissioning of legacy Permanent Online System by the OFLC with transition to FLAG System for labor certification.

Can You Afford to Miss This Deadline? Legacy System Decommission

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is set to decommission its legacy Permanent Online System on December 1, 2024. This system has been a cornerstone for accessing permanent labor certification applications and final determinations....

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