DOL announced it will suspend PERM processing for certain employers amid heightened scrutiny of PERM and H-1B compliance and enforcement.
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September 2026 H-1B Changes: New Compliance Scrutiny and Extension of the $100,000 Entry Restriction
On Sept. 18, 2026, the White House announced two significant actions affecting the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program.
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DOL Raises the Bar for Computer Systems Analysts: How the Job Zone 4 Upgrade Affects Immigration Filings
O*NET has reclassified Computer Systems Analysts from Job Zone 3 to Job Zone 4, affecting H-1B and PERM filing considerations.
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The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the current shutdown, most DHS immigration functions continue, but the impact may vary across agencies and programs. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department
USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process.
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‘Put Our Workers First’: US Tightens H-1B Visa Scrutiny to Protect ‘American Jobs’
This CNBC TV 18 article discusses the U.S. Department of Labor’s Project Firewall, launched in September 2025 to intensify enforcement against misuse of the H-1B visa program and prioritize American workers. The initiative allows the government to investigate employers proactively and is accompanied by a public campaign emphasizing job protection. Greenberg Traurig Immigration Co-Chair Kate
DOL Resumes Processing Prevailing Wage and Labor Certification Applications
On Oct. 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed full processing of employer requests for prevailing wage determinations and labor certifications for both temporary and permanent employment in the United States.
Following a period of system disruption, the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG)
Facts vs. Fiction – Project Firewall and the New Era of H-1B Enforcement
The Department of Labor (DOL)’s new Project Firewall has become a much discussed—and misunderstood—development in U.S. business immigration. Announced in September 2025, this initiative signals an increased focus on federal enforcement of the H-1B visa program. While employers are right to take notice, some of the conversation around Project Firewall has been driven by speculation.
U.S. Department of Labor Launches Project Firewall, Calling for Enhanced Investigations and Enforcement of Employers’ Obligations Under H-1B Visa Program
On Sept. 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Project Firewall, a new enforcement initiative focused on compliance with employers’ obligations under H-1B visa program with respect to hiring and retention, wage and hour, and other employment practices. Project Firewall’s stated goal is “to safeguard the rights, wages, and job opportunities of highly
DOL Expands Use of RFIs in PERM Cases
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification has increasingly utilized Requests for Information (RFIs) in lieu of formal audit notices during the PERM labor certification process. This shift intends to enhance processing efficiency and reduce case processing times. However, it also raises important questions about procedural protections that employers should understand.
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