Philippines | Philippines Considering Requiring Foreign Workers to Obtain Visa Before Entry
According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Philippine government is considering implementing a requirement that foreign workers obtain a visa before they
Read More »Brazil | Brazil Waives Visa Requirement for U.S. Nationals
Following Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit to Washington, D.C. this week, Brazil has waived visa requirements for business travelers and tourists from
Read More »Increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement Arrests of Undocumented Immigrants with No Criminal Record
Reports indicate an increase in the number of ICE arrests of undocumented immigrants without a criminal record. In recent months, less than 70% of undocumented immigrants
Read More »USCIS to Close its Overseas Offices
The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to close all 23 international USCIS offices, which currently handle family visa requests, international adoptions, and other
Read More »Consulting and Outsourcing Firms Suing USCIS Over H-1B Program
Consulting and Outsourcing Businesses relying on H-1B Visa workers havefiled over 40 lawsuits against the federal government claiming that USCIS has been too aggressive with
Read More »DOL Releases Guidance Levying New Employer Requirements for LCA Posting Practices
The Department of Labor released a Guidance on March 15, 2019 which may require H-1B employers to reevaluate posting practices to ensure compliance with the posting notice
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