Immigration Nerds Talk About the New USMCA
Erickson Immigration Group Attorneys Andy Finkle and Christine Annand join to discuss NAFTA’s trade agreement replacement, USMCA. What are the key changes in this new
Read More »November 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In this month’s visa bulletin, little to no changes are
Read More »UK | UK Now Allows for “Pre-Settled” Status
EIG recently posted an update on Brexit. EU nationals residing in the UK continuously for 5 years by December 31, 2020, will be eligible for settled or “pre-settled”
Read More »India | E-Visa Can Now Be Used Multiple Times in India
The popular and widely used Electronic Visa (e-Visa) for business and tourism can now be used up to three times in a calendar year. Previously, the e-Visa could only be
Read More »USCIS Provides Guidance for Implementing New Law Related to Foreign Workers on Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
USCIS has published a new policy providing guidelines on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, which in part, allows certain H-2B workers on the
Read More »FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opened on October 3
The Department of State (DOS) is now accepting online registrations for FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery until November 6, 2018. The Diversity Visa Program, also known as
Read More »US Seeks to Reduce Waivers for Immigration Fees
USCIS recently announced a proposal limiting the qualifications for those who seek to obtain fee waivers. As USCIS is fully funded by the fees it charges, if approved, the
Read More »USCIS Using Tablets for English Tests
USCIS began using tablets to administer English reading and writing tests for naturalization on October 1. The new step is part of the Service’s efforts to modernize
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