Senate Republicans Move to Break DHS Funding Deadlock, Restore Visa & Border Operations
GOP Budget Resolution Seeks Multi-Year Funding Stream for ICE and Border Patrol
USCIS Switches to ‘Final Action Dates’ for All Employment-Based Green Card Filings in May
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Labor Department Floats Major H-1B Prevailing-Wage Hike
DOL released a draft rule that would significantly raise H-1B prevailing wages, with Level 1 salaries moving to the 34th percentile and Level 4 to the 88th percentile. The change would increase hiring costs, squeeze entry-level roles, and reshape long-term talent-mobility budgets if adopted.
Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn DHS Rule That Ended Automatic Work-Permit Extensions
Public Citizen sued USCIS over its interim rule ending automatic EAD extensions, alleging violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and warning of widespread job loss. A court injunction could restore the grace period, so employers should track the case closely.
American Airlines Restarts Miami–Caracas Route as U.S. Lowers Venezuela Travel Warning
American Airlines will relaunch daily Miami–Caracas flights on April 30 after a seven-year hiatus. The move coincides with the State Department’s shift from Level 4 to Level 3 for Venezuela, offering new—but still risk-laden—options for corporate travelers and expatriates.