Alternative Global Destinations for H-1B Cap Applicants
With H-1B Cap FY2019 applications being filed this week, only 85,000 petitions will be selected for adjudication. If this is an employee’s “last shot” at the H-1B Cap,
Read More »Ireland Requires Signed Contracts for Employment Permit Applications
Effective March 16, 2018, the Irish Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation now requires the submission of a signed job contract with an application for an
Read More »UK Visa Fees to Increase April 6, 2018
The UK Home Office has raised annual visa and application fees starting April 6, 2018. For the most common types of work visa, Tier 2 General and Tier 2 ICT, this year’s
Read More »Changes Proposed to Schengen Visitor Visa
The European Commission has proposed changes to the widely used Schengen “C” visitor visa. These proposals, which require additional approval in the European Council and
Read More »US Consulate in St. Petersburg, Russia Closes
Effective March 31, 2018, the US Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Russia has closed and is no longer able to provide services to US citizens. The Russian government
Read More »State Department Proposes Enhanced Social Media Check for Entry to US
The State Department has released a formal publication proposing new rules that will require most visa applicants to provide all social media usernames and accounts they
Read More »New L-1 Processing Procedures at Blaine, Washington Port of Entry
On March 26, 2018, USCIS and CBP announced a joint agency pilot program changing how Canadian L-1 applications are adjudicated at the Blaine, Washington port of entry. This
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