The Hill Publishes Steve Yale-Loehr Op-Ed on Proposed Wage Rule – Steve Yale-Loehr co-authored an op-ed published in The Hill about a proposed Labor Department wage rule that could hurt both U.S. and foreign workers. Read article: A Proposal to Change Foreign Workers’...
Topic: Immigration Articles
Work Authorization Extended for Certain Salvadoran TPS Recipients
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently updated its webpage on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador to note that the validity of Employment Authorization Documents with category codes A12 or C19 that expired on March 9, 2025, for TPS El Salvador...
DHS Announces Ebola-Related Flight Arrival Restrictions for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; CDC Implements Public Health Measures; DOS Pauses Visa Services
On May 21, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced immediate restrictions on flights arriving in the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, the...
New USCIS Policy Limits Adjustment of Status
On May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new policy memorandum, issued May 21, 2026, that addresses how officers should exercise discretion in adjustment of status (AOS) adjudications. USCIS said that it views immigrant visa...
Times of India: Steve Yale-Loehr on Proposed H-1B Wage Hikes
Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by the Times of India in India GCCs to Gain as U.S. Plans Sharp H-1B Wage Hikes. Steve noted that a Department of Labor proposed rule would increase wages for foreign-born workers. “However, it will also put wage pressure on U.S. employers....
DOS Announces Passport Revocations Due to Child Support Debt
The Department of State (DOS) announced that it is coordinating with the Department of Health and Human Services to revoke the passports of U.S. citizens with “significant” outstanding child support debt, defined as more than $2,500. Eligibility for a new passport...
U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar Closing in Phases
The Department of State (DOS) announced the “phased closure” of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing safety and resource management considerations. Reports have noted security concerns and tensions in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area....
USCIS Publishes 60-Day Notice of Revisions to E-Verify Program
On May 13, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a 60-day notice of revisions to the E-Verify program. The notice does not clearly identify or summarize the specific revisions being proposed, although USCIS states that the information...
OFLC FAQ Reminds Employers About English Language Requirements for Commercial Drivers
On May 14, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, Minimum Job Requirements for the Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV). The FAQ reminds employers about the minimum...
DOS Adds to Countries on Visa Bond List, Provides Info on Waivers for Certain World Cup Participants
On May 13, 2026, the Department of State published a notice adding to its list of countries subject to visa bonds. There are now 50 countries on the list. DOS also provided information about waivers for individuals traveling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup...
