USCIS Simplifies Access of Online Data
USCIS announced an update to their online data page including improved filter settings and data descriptions with date ranges. USCIS published a key to assist in
Read More »L-1 One Year Clarification
USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum clarifying the one-year of foreign employment requirement for L-1 applicants. Specifically, the memorandum clarifies how the requirement
Read More »EIG Webinar Series: Changes to the H-1B Cap – What the Proposed Rule Means for the Current Process
On Thursday, December 6 at 12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST, Erickson Immigration Group hosted a webinar to address the recently proposed changes to the H-1B Cap process. EIG
Read More »UK | EU Leaders Approve Britain’s Brexit Deal
European Union leaders officially approved Britain’s separation–their Brexit—from the EU on Sunday, November 25. For Brexit to be finalized, the U.K. Parliament will
Read More »Streamlined H-1B lottery process proposal announced by USCIS HQ
Update: Friday, November 30, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed two main changes to the H-1B cap process: (1)
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About I-9 Compliance and How to Prepare for an Investigation
Erickson Immigration Group Attorney Miatrai Brown shares the latest on the government’s tightening of I-9 compliance, and provides ways for companies to prepare
Read More »LAW360 | Expert Analysis: Revised DOL Form Will Impact Upcoming H-1B Cap Season
By Miatrai Brown, Erickson Immigration Group Attorney On Nov. 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new edition of the Labor Condition Application, or LCA, Form
Read More »United Kingdom | Brexit Draft Agreement Released
The Brexit Draft Agreement released on November 14, 2018, was followed by a flurry of high profile resignations and threats of a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister
Read More »China | New Online Application System for Shanghai 144-Hour Transit Visa Exemption
The Shanghai authority has introduced an online application service for eligible foreign nationals arriving at one of the city’s airports. Currently, travelers of any
Read More »Brazil | New Visa for Receiving Technical Training
On October 26, 2018, Brazil introduced a new visa granting a temporary visa and residence authorization for foreign nationals migrating to Brazil to receive technical
Read More »United Arab Emirates | Formally Introduces Sweeping New Visa Reforms
On October 22, 2018, The UAE cabinet adopted and implemented new visa rules designed to relax visa restrictions and boost the property market. Under the new rules, tourist
Read More »USCIS May End the Practice of Denying Pending Advance Parole Applications under Certain Circumstances
Although not in a formal memorandum, USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna has announced that the Service plans to end its practice of denying Advance Parole (AP) applications if
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