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
Read More »EIG Webinar Series: Getting to Yes: Tips for Acquiring Talent During the USCIS Premium Processing Suspension and recent trends
On Thursday, September 13 at 1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST, Erickson Immigration Group will host a webinar to address the recent changes and trends in Premium Processing. Global
Read More »USCIS Increasing Premium Processing Fee to $1,410
Update: USCIS has announced it is increasing the premium processing fee for Forms I-129 and I-140 to $1,410 as of Monday, October 1, 2018. Context: This is the first
Read More »USCIS Extends and Expands Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions
Changes are part of an effort to reduce processing times for other long-delayed applications. Update: Today, USCIS announced that it is extending the temporary suspension of
Read More »Erickson in the News: Hiba Anver Talks with NBR about the Possible Changes Coming to the H-4 Visa Program
With Aditi Roy The Trump administration has indicated in a recent court filing that it will reverse the Obama era decision and prohibit H-4 visa holders from working and
Read More »Erickson in the News: Spouses of immigrant techies fear the Trump administration will soon revoke their ability to work in the US
Paayal Zaveri | Aditi Roy Tech companies, H4 Visa holders bracing for DHS policy changes from CNBC. Shilpa Sachdev moved from India to the U.S. in 2013 to be with her
Read More »The United States Reaches a New Trade Deal with Mexico
Immigration not part of the discussion. No immediate changes to immigration expected. Update: President Donald Trump announced in a press conference on Monday that the
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