New Housing Checks for Singapore Work Pass Holders
Starting September 14, 2018, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower will check work pass applicants’ residential addresses when issuing passes. The approval of work passes by
Read More »European Union: Council Adopts European Travel Information and Authorization System
On September 5, 2018, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation creating a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The purpose of the
Read More »The HALF-TA
On August 27, 2018, President Trump announced that the United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on key parts of the NAFTA treaty, re-branded as the “United
Read More »Drop in Subsidized Aid Programs Among Immigrants
Undocumented immigrants who are able to apply for government-subsidized food and health programs have been refusing to do so for fear that the government will use their
Read More »Farmworker Shortage for California Vineyards
California, known for its agriculture and wine, faces a shortage of immigrant workers employed under the H-2A visa program. The current administration has made it more
Read More »India Urges US Balance on H-1B Visas.
India Urges US Balance on H-1B Visas This month, the Indian External Affairs Minister and the US Secretary of State issued a joint statement in support of the benefits
Read More »October 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In anticipation of the new fiscal year, next month’s visa bulletin
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