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DOL Suspends PERM Filings for Major Tech Companies: What the October 8, 2026 Announcement Means for H-1B, LCA, and PERM Compliance

On October 8, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Labor Vice President JD Vance announced the suspension of participation in the PERM program for eight major technology and IT services companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini...

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When Is an Electronic “In-House Media” PERM Notice of Filing Posting Required?

If a PERM case is audited, why give the Department of Labor any reason to argue that the employer failed to satisfy the Notice of Filing requirement when electronic posting can be handled, tracked, and documented cleanly?

Why H-1B Employers Need to Prepare for FDNS, DOL, and ICE Visits - A Session at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference

At this year’s American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference, LaborLess had the opportunity to sponsor a session called “Government Knocking: Preparing for FDNS, DOL and ICE Visits.” For anyone

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How Long Must a Public Access File Be Retained? A Clear Guide to PAF Retention Under 20 CFR § 655.760(c)

Regulations require that Public Access Files (PAFs) be maintained for at least one year after either the Labor Condition Application (LCA) expiration date or the last date of employment.... which date actually controls the PAF retention period?

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Should You Include an Employee’s Name in a Public Access File? H-1B Compliance Rules, Privacy Risks, and Best Practices

Should an employee’s name be included in a Public Access File at all? To answer this properly, we need to separate what the DOL explicitly requires from what may introduce unnecessary legal or operational risk...

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H-1B LCA Posting and Public Access File Compliance: 8 Common Mistakes To Be Aware Of.

In this article, we break down the most common LCA posting and PAF compliance mistakes, explain the underlying Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, and outline how organizations can modernize their approach to reduce risk and improve audit readiness...

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H-1B Electronic LCA Posting & Electronic Public Access File Compliance Explained So a 5-Year Old Can Understand!

Many teams are still handling Labor Condition Application (LCA) postings and Public Access Files (PAFs) the same way they did 10+ years ago. So, let’s break this down simply...

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Preparing for H-1B Compliance Audits in 2026: What Employers Are Now Demanding for LCA Posting and Public Access File Compliance

As H-1B cap season progresses and federal enforcement priorities continue to evolve, employers across the United States are becoming increasingly focused on H-1B compliance readiness. Three specific compliance expectations are becoming increasingly common...

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Immigration Tech in 2025: Serious AI Funding and A Big Immigration Tech Rebrand

Yet again, I've put together my annual round-up of the most interesting and important developments in immigration and global mobility tech. AI was a major topic. 2023 was the year AI showed up. 2024 was the year it started getting serious. But 2025 was the year it got funded....

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Are Your H-1B Clients Actually Audit-Ready? Why LCA and PAF Compliance Needs a Rethink since Project Firewall

H-1B compliance is no longer something employers and immigration law firms can afford to treat casually. If your client were audited by the Department of Labor tomorrow, would they actually be ready?...

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Should LCA Notices Be Posted for 10 Calendar Days or 10 Business Days? Understanding the Rules Around Electronic LCA Posting

Should LCA posting notices be posted for 10 calendar days or 10 business days? Let’s explore what the regulations actually say, how the government has discussed this issue over time, and why now is the time to revisit your approach to LCA compliance...

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DOL's Project Firewall and H‑1B LCA Posting Requirements: What Employers and Immigration Law Firms Must Know in 2026

In late January, 2026, DOL published a new guidance PDF under its Project Firewall enforcement initiative. The guidance makes one thing unmistakably clear: H‑1B compliance enforcement is accelerating, LCA compliance is the first place regulators are looking...

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LCA Posting & PAF Compliance: Why ‘CYA Emails’ From Immigration Firms Are Not Enough

For years, H-1B compliance at many immigration law firms has rested on a simple strategy: send the client emails with the information they need, you're all set. But with “Project Firewall", this compliance-by-email model no longer cuts it.

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H-1B Compliance Takeaways from WERC Global 2025

Between the H-1B fee news, DOL’s Project Firewall, and the return of wage-based lottery proposals, the immigration world hasn’t slowed down. I want to share a few key takeaways from WERC, and it was this: LCA and PAF compliance isn’t just a best practice anymore — it’s mission critical.

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How Immigration Law Firms Use LaborLess to Automate LCA Posting and PAF Compliance for Corporate Clients

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a large immigration law firms reaching out to LaborLess about how corporate clients are actively asking about LCA compliance automation. If you're a law firm exploring how this works, here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how firms are using LaborLess today...

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Project Firewall: Why H-1B Compliance Just Became a Bigger Deal Than the $100K Visa Fee

On Friday, September 19th, 2025, the U.S. immigration world was rocked by the announcement of a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee for large employers filing new H-1B petitions. This could have far more lasting implications for H-1B employers and immigration attorneys...

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What’s Really at Stake When H-1B Employers Ignore LCA and PAF Compliance?

For those of us working in the day-to-day reality of H-1B visa compliance, what happens when an employer fails to comply with Labor Condition Application (LCA) posting and Public Access File (PAF) requirements?...

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H-1B LCA Compliance: Key Updates from AILA’s May 2025 DOL Liaison Meeting

The AILA DOL Liaison Committee's May 15, 2025 meeting with the DOL's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) provided crucial insights into LCA compliance. This article examines key takeaways from the meeting...

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When H-1B Beneficiaries Are Told to Post Their Own LCAs, The Compliance Process Is Broken

If an H-1B beneficiary is actively looking for a tool to satisfy LCA posting rules, the compliance chain is already fraying. A foreign national should never be asked to handle an employer obligation—and the mere fact they are reveals three deep problems. That's what this blog is about...

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In Time for H-1B Cap Season: New Features from LaborLess to Make LCA Compliance Even Easier

H-1B cap season is in full swing—and for immigration law firms and in-house legal teams, that means it’s also one of the most critical times of year for

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Immigration Tech in 2024: More AI, New Products, and industry-shaping Moves

Another year of immigration tech shaking up the industry. From AI case prep, real-time case tracking, new partnerships, funding rounds, and USCIS going digital, here’s your 2024 immigration tech update...

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Trump, Elon and Vivek Have Sparked an H-1B Visa Debate. Here are My Thoughts as an H-1B Visa Compliance Startup Founder.

The H-1B visa program has come under the spotlight in recent weeks, with high-profile figures such as Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy weighing in on its importance and

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Preparing for H-1B Compliance Challenges in a New Trump Administration

The upcoming Trump administration is expected to bring renewed challenges to immigration compliance, particularly for companies that rely on H-1B visa workers. As we look ahead to 2025, companies and law firms must prepare for a potential resurgence of these challenges.

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Hurricane Milton and LCA Compliance: What Employers Need to Know for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Visa Workers amidst Emergencies

The recent devastation caused by Hurricane Milton has created a significant impact on businesses and employees across affected regions. In response, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a critical memo on October 16, 2024.

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Immigration Law Firms Should Embrace Electronic LCA Posting and Automated PAF Management for H-1B Cap Cases

As an immigration law firm preparing to file H-1B cap cases next year, embracing electronic LCA posting and automated PAF management can be a game-changer, both for your firm and your employer clients. Here are three compelling reasons why offering these services can transform your practice: