Week: September 23 - 27, 2024

In this week's newsletter, the Labor Department posted updated processing times for PERM applications and prevailing wage determination requests, USCIS extends EAD eligibility for Liberians who are covered by Deferred Enforced Departure and the latest global immigration news.

?In this week’s episode of the BAL Immigration Report, Kelli Duehning discusses fragile and quasi immigration statuses like DACA, the differences between them and what to anticipate regarding theses statuses with a change in administration.

Also, there is only one week left to complete our survey on the use of AI in immigration programs for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

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U.S. news

• United States | PERM, prevailing wage processing updates as of Sept. 1

The Labor Department has posted updated processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage determination (PWD) requests.

• United States | USCIS extends EAD eligibility for certain Liberians

USCIS announced that Liberians who are covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) may apply for employment authorization documents (EADs) valid through June 30, 2026.

• The BAL Immigration Report | Episode 92

BAL’s Kelli Duehning discusses fragile and quasi immigration statuses like DACA, the differences between them and what to anticipate regarding theses statuses with a change in administration. Plus, the latest immigration news.

Global news

• Australia | Change to the subclass 400 temporary work visa
• Sri Lanka | Visa-free entry expanded

BAL expert analysis

• Tips to manage employment-based immigration challenges

BAL survey

• Technology Survey | How companies are adopting AI to manage immigration programs

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