USCIS issued guidance applying interim procedures for those seeking cap-exempt H-1B as nonprofit entities claiming affiliation with or relation to an institution of higher education.

On March 15, 2011, the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) updated guidance on prevailing wage requests. The updates to the PWD FAQs follows:

With April 1, 2011 rapidly approaching, there are several important issues employers should be aware of this H-1B filing season. Several new procedures and laws were implemented affecting the H-1B petition process in 2010. ...

USCIS has issued guidance for Japanese and other travelers from the Pacific. The complete release follows below:

On March 7, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule changing the date states must be in compliance with the REAL ID Act from May 11, 2011 to January 15, 2013.