Notable Immigration News
Why U.S. Manufacturers Wait More Than a Year for PERM to Hire High-Skilled Workers in 2026
In 2026, many factories in the U.S. are willing to wait more than twelve months just to complete a procedure called PERM before they can sponsor a high-skilled worker from abroad. To an outsider, this timeline can be confusing: if a business is short on workers, why don’t they just hire right away? The
Skilled Labor Shortage: The Workforce Paradox Pushing the United States to “Open the Door” in 2026
The United States is facing a striking paradox: unemployment stays low, yet millions of job openings still can’t find anyone to fill them. The skilled labor shortage in the U.S. is no longer a distant forecast — it has become a reality shaping many key sectors of the economy in 2026. As the domestic skilled
Why Are U.S. Businesses “Hungry” for EB3 Skilled Workers?
The U.S. labor market is entering a notable demographic shift: the native-born workforce is gradually shrinking while hiring demand across many industries remains high. Against this backdrop, EB3 Skilled Workers has become one of the channels many employers choose to fill their skilled labor needs. The article below from Newland USA looks at why U.S.
How to Negotiate Flat-Rate Pay for Auto Mechanics in the U.S. in 2026
In 2026, the U.S. auto service industry is facing an unprecedented shortage of skilled labor, making this the golden window for technicians to actively boost their income. For auto mechanics in the U.S. paid under the flat-rate model, thoroughly understanding how the pay calculation works — along with the art of negotiation — directly determines
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Wave in the U.S. and the Retraining Challenge for EB3 Auto Mechanics
The American auto industry is going through its biggest transformation in decades. As battery-powered cars gradually replace internal combustion engines, the job landscape inside repair shops is shifting right along with it. For Vietnamese workers pursuing the dream of settling in the U.S. through a skilled-trade pathway, this is both a challenge and a rare
Calling 911 in the U.S.: When to Call and How to Work with the Police
For many Vietnamese people who have just arrived in the U.S. through programs like EB-3, one of the things that worries them most is knowing what to do in an emergency. Calling 911 is the main way to reach the police, fire department, and emergency medical services anywhere in the U.S., but not everyone fully
I-140 Premium Processing 2026: Is It Worth Paying Extra to Shorten the Wait?
For workers pursuing an employment-based U.S. green card, every month of waiting can become a burden — financially, in terms of residency status, and in terms of long-term planning for the whole family. In that context, the premium processing service for labor sponsorship petitions stands out as an appealing option: by paying an additional fee,
EB-3 Workers in the US in 2026: How to Balance Work and Family Care
Behind every medical glove that shows up in a clinic or hospital in the United States is the hard work of skilled factory workers — and a meaningful number of them are Vietnamese who came over under the EB-3 Skilled Workers program. They run the machines, check product quality, and pack the gloves inside strictly
