H-1B CAP: When to File as a Change of Status VS. Consular Processing
Foreign nationals with H-1B Cap petitions often have questions regarding travel while filing. While the answer may seem straightforward, it depends on the type of H petition
Read More »Albania Cooperates with European Union to Assist with Immigration Operations
This week Albania and the European Union (EU) police reached a draft agreement, allowing EU police to enter Albania to regulate and enforce immigration matters. The
Read More »New Australian Skilling Fund and Temporary Skill Shortage Visa to Replace Former System
Effective March 2018, the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457 visa) will be abolished and replaced with the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. Employers
Read More »Public Benefits for Immigrants May Become a Factor in Visa Adjudication
The Trump administration is drafting new regulations that would allow the government to expand its definition of “public charge.” The potential rule allows the
Read More »National Vetting Center Proposed
On February 6, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum establishing a “National Vetting Center” aimed at increasing background checks performed of those seeking
Read More »Changes to Refugee Vetting Process.
On February 1, 2018, USCIS and the Department of State implemented new procedures that standardize all refugee vetting processes to ensure principals, accompanying family
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