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The December 2025 Visa Bulletin brings crucial, albeit modest, forward movement in several key Employment-Based (EB) categories, signaling an open window for strategic filings. We also welcome the highly anticipated extension of the Religious Worker (SR) program through January 30, 2026. At VKM Law Group, we believe in providing our clients with a proactive strategy. The time for qualified applicants to prepare and file is now to capitalize on these advances before visa demand shifts the dates again in the new year.   Employment-Based Preferences: Final Action Dates The most promising movement is seen in the high-demand, high-skilled categories. This is a clear indicator...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has delivered a significant blow to employment continuity for many foreign national workers. Effective immediately, the 540-day automatic extension for most Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants has officially ended under the Interim Final Rule published on October 30, 2025. This is not a minor adjustment; it is a fundamental shift in I-9 compliance and workforce management that demands immediate action from every HR professional and employer utilizing foreign talent. The Immediate Threat to Workforce Stability Previously, the extended 540-day window allowed employees to maintain work authorization while USCIS processed often lengthy EAD renewals. That safety net...

What Employers and Foreign Nationals MUST Know as of November 2025 The U.S. immigration landscape continues its relentless pace of change, particularly concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Humanitarian Parole programs. As a firm committed to providing clear, actionable legal guidance in this dynamic environment, VKM Law Group alerts employers and foreign nationals to the latest updates from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and key court rulings. The shifts affecting nationals from countries including Venezuela, Afghanistan, Haiti, and Ukraine are not merely policy changes; they represent immediate, critical risks to employment authorization, I-9 compliance, and lawful status.   Overview: A Volatile State of...