New US-Israel Investor Visa Accord
Work authorization requirements between the US and Israel have loosened, with work permits now more readily obtainable between the two countries. Israelis seeking to obtain
Read More »UK Tier 2 Category Updates
With a cap of 20,700 in the UK’s Tier-2 visa program for professionals, the country is continuing to experience a shortage of nurses and doctors. In an attempt to
Read More »Canada’s Global Talent Occupations List Revised
Canada has revised its Global Talent Occupations List, with three new roles officially designated for highly skilled foreign workers. The occupations include Engineering
Read More »Updates to I-751 and I-829 Receipts
Applicants filing to remove conditions on a green card using Form I-751 or I-829 will now receive a receipt notice that can be presented in conjunction with the green
Read More »USCIS Expands Online Filing
In an effort to increase efficiency, security, and convenience, USCIS announced the availability of online submission for Forms N-565 and N-336, which are typically used by
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About the Possible Elimination of the H4 EAD Program
EIG attorneys Andy Finkle and Jeffrey Quilhot discuss the possible elimination of the H4 EAD program and what course of action could be taken.
Read More »Congress May Vote on Immigration This Week
The focus is on border security, humanitarian concerns, and family immigration. Update: Two bills in the U.S. House are set for votes this week in advance of Congress’
Read More »July 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State has released the July 2018 Visa Bulletin. The EB-1 categories for India and China remain with a cut-off date of January 1, 2012; these
Read More »USCIS and DOJ to Collaborate on Visa Fraud Enforcement
USCIS’s Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) and the Department of Justice’s Immigrant Employee Rights Division (IER) recently signed a memorandum of
Read More »List of Swiss Jobs for Local Candidates Published
In an effort to implement Switzerland’s 2014 voter referendum restricting immigration, Switzerland has released a list of professional roles that must be offered to
Read More »Argentina to Increase Immigration Fees
Effective June 6, the Argentine Immigration Department will significantly increase fees for its immigration services. The new fees, outlined in Executive Decree 475/2018,
Read More »Ethiopia E-Visa Now Available to All
To increase tourism and economic activity, Ethiopia has announced an expansion of its online e-visa program to include all international travelers. The program, which
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