On September 2, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) issued an announcement that’s already generating a lot of questions from H-2A employers about possible H-2A back wages. The headline sounds alarming — “back wage …

Do you run a livestock operation, a genetics company, or a breeding program? You’ve likely seen a breeding technician or geneticist role sit open for months with a thin, underqualified applicant pool. One category that’s often overlooked as a …

USCIS is now accepting H-2B cap 2027 petitions for employment start dates on or after October 1, 2026. As of August 17, 2026, nearly 60% of the first-half cap is already spoken for. That number alone doesn’t tell you …

USCIS is moving closer to mandatory e-filing for immigration benefit requests. A new DHS interim final rule, effective immediately, gives the agency authority to require electronic filing, with a public comment period open through October 13, 2026.
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If you’re a hotel owner or operator trying to fill a general manager or assistant general manager role, the TN Hotel Manager Visa may be a hiring solution you’ve overlooked. You already know the search doesn’t feel like it …

If you’ve been trying to fill an engineering role for months without much luck, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. The math simply isn’t in your favor right now. Industry research from the ACEC Research Institute …