Monthly Archives: April 2025
PERM Labor Certification for Multinational Companies: Complexities and Strategic Considerations
Multinational corporations operating in the United States often rely heavily on international talent to fill specialized roles critical to their operations. For these companies, navigating the complexities of PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) Labor Certification is essential. Managed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), PERM is the foundational step in obtaining permanent residency… Read More »
President Trump’s “Gold Card” Visa Announcement: Potential Impacts on the EB-5 Program
On February 25, 2025, former President Donald Trump announced a plan to significantly alter the landscape of investment-based immigration by proposing the termination of the current EB-5 immigrant investor visa program and its replacement with a new “Gold Card” visa. This announcement has understandably caused confusion and uncertainty among current and potential EB-5 investors… Read More »
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2025: Supplemental Visa Filing Dates Released
H-2B Visa Cap Reached for FY 2025 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the congressionally mandated H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2025 has been reached. This development is particularly significant for U.S. employers reliant on temporary, non-agricultural foreign workers to meet their labor… Read More »