Badmus & Associates Blog

Subscribe via RSS
Visit Blog
By: Badmus & Associates

Blog Authors

Ann Badmus

Latest from Badmus & Associates Blog

Navigating the immigration landscape in May 2026 feels significantly different than it did just a few years ago. As we continue to see fluctuations in the tech sector, many employers find themselves in a difficult “catch-22.” On one hand, you have highly skilled H-1B workers who are essential to your long-term innovation; on the other, recent workforce reductions have triggered…

You open your mailbox, or perhaps your attorney’s email notification pops up, and there it is: a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS regarding your EB-1A Extraordinary Ability petition. Your heart sinks. You’ve spent months, maybe years, curating your achievements, and seeing a multi-page document questioning your “extraordinary” status feels like a personal rejection.
First, take a deep breath. As…

If you are an employer navigating the U.S. immigration system, you already know that the landscape is constantly shifting. However, the latest update from the Department of Labor (DOL) isn’t just a minor procedural change, it is a financial earthquake. On March 27, 2026, the DOL published a proposed rule that aims to significantly increase the prevailing wage levels for…

It is mid-April 2026, and if you are an employer or a sponsored employee currently navigating the PERM Labor Certification process, you already know that “patience” has been redefined. We are seeing standard processing times for the ETA-9089 stretch past the 500-day mark. But there is a secondary hurdle that is causing even more sleep deprivation for HR managers and…

If you are currently navigating the path to a green card through employer sponsorship, you have likely heard the whispers, or perhaps the shouts, of frustration regarding PERM processing times. As of early 2026, the reality of the labor certification process has shifted from a “lengthy hurdle” to a “multi-year marathon.”
At Badmus & Associates, we believe that transparency is…

If you have been following the news from the Department of Labor (DOL) lately, you know that the landscape for business immigration is shifting, and fast. On March 26, 2026, the DOL issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that has sent ripples through HR departments and legal offices across the country.
At Badmus & Associates, we believe in staying…

You’ve spent years navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. You’ve secured your H-1B, perhaps moved on to an O-1 for your extraordinary abilities, or finally received that hard-earned Green Card. You are building a life, a career, and wealth in a new country. But there is one legal hurdle that many high-skilled immigrants overlook until it is far…

If you’ve been refreshing the Department of State’s website every ten minutes waiting for the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, you can finally take a breath. It’s here! At Badmus & Associates, we know that these monthly updates are more than just lists of dates, they are the keys to your future, your career, and your family’s security here in the…

For years, many U.S. employers viewed Department of Labor (DOL) audits of H-1B programs as a rare “lightning strike” event, something that happened to other companies, usually triggered by a specific whistleblower or a disgruntled former employee. However, as we move through the second quarter of 2026, that landscape has shifted fundamentally.
If you employ H-1B workers, you need to…

As we continue another busy year in the world of U.S. immigration, the release of the September 2025 visa statistics provides a definitive look at how the government managed its annual allocations. For thousands of professionals, families, and high-achieving individuals, these monthly reports are more than just spreadsheets; they represent the light at the end of a long tunnel.
September…