Career & Visa News
News and Openbound analysis on hiring, sponsorship and policy for international talent in the U.S.
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PERM modernization clears OIRA review: what the proposal milestone means
An official October 23 record confirms completion of White House review at the proposed-rule stage. Applicants still need published text and applicable dates before drawing conclusions about a case.
Openbound analysis · Source: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs · Openbound updated
PERM Modernization Rule Clears OMB Review: What Employers Should Know
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule to modernize the PERM labor certification process has cleared an important regulatory milestone. On October 23, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) completed its review of the proposed rule, titled Modernizing the Labor Ma
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Source published
Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data shows
The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe and six IT services firms from PERM, the Labor Department program that lets employers sponsor foreign workers for green cards. Vice President JD ...
News · Source: CNBC · Openbound updated
PERM Suspensions: White House News Conference
At an Oct. 8 news conference, VP Vance and Labor Secretary Sonderling said DOL would stop accepting new and processing pending PERM applications involving Microsoft, Adobe and six other firms. We await written agency guidance.
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
I am in TN status and my employer plans to start a green card case for me. Will the immigrant petition automatically cancel my TN status?
Answer No. The filing of a PERM labor certification or Form I-140 does not terminate valid TN status. However, TN classification requires temporary intent, and an immigrant filing can create complications during visa issuance, admission, or a future TN application/petition. The t
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card labor program in foreign worker crackdown
The U.S. Labor Department announced it would suspend Microsoft and Adobe from its Permanent Labor Certification. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, Tata, Wipro and ...
News · Source: CNBC · Openbound updated
United States: August 2026 DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its latest report on PERM and prevailing wage determination (PWD) processing times. As of August 31, 2026, DOL was conducting analyst review for PERM ...
News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated
PERM processing times FAQ for employers
The following FAQ addresses the steps involved in the actual processing of Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications as reported
News · Source: BAL · Openbound updated
DOL Update: PWD and PERM Processing Times, September 2026
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued updated processing times as of August 31, 2026 for Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD) and PERM applications. Processing times are as follows: Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) Processing Times As of August 31, 2026, the U.S. Department
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
United States: What Employers Need to Know About the Government’s New PERM Investigations and Program Suspensions
United States: What Employers Need to Know About the Government’s New PERM Investigations and Program Suspensions October 13, 2026 ...
News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated
What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Green Card)
Few things test a person’s patience quite like the green card process. For family-based cases, the path runs through two filings: the I-130 petition, followed by the I-485 application to adjust status. For employment-based cases, there are three general steps: labor certification
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
Understanding PERM: When Can Experience Gained with the Sponsoring Employer Be Used?
For employers seeking to sponsor a foreign national for U.S. permanent residence through the employment-based green card process, the first step is generally obtaining a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Commonly known as PERM (Program Electronic Review
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated