On January 1, 2008, the fee to apply for any non-immigrant visa to enter the United States, including tourist, business, student and other visas, will increase to $131 world-wide. This increase will also apply to Border Crossing Cards. To read more, please go to THIS LINK.
The Department of Labor Backlog Elimination Center issued Round 8 of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). To read the entire FAQ, please go to THIS LINK.
Speaking of labor certifications, the PERM system started relatively smoothly but it looks like the Department of Labor is starting to change the rules in the middle of the game. As a result, it is important that law firms and employers adapt accordingly, and that expectations are realistic given this ever-evolving process.