New DACA Applications May Be Accepted in a Few Months
A US District Court judge in Washington, DC ruled on April 24 that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program cannot be phased out, but the decision has been
Read More »Common US Alternatives for H-1B Cap Applicants
With the H-1B Cap Lottery completed, those awaiting selection may be eager to know what US visa alternatives are available to them. Following up on our previous article
Read More »Toronto Tech Companies Experience Jump in Applications
As immigration restrictions tighten elsewhere, Canadian companies are reporting an increase in international applications. According to a MaRS Discovery District survey, 53%
Read More »French National Assembly Approves Bill Restricting Asylum Seekers
The lower house of the French legislature, the National Assembly, has approved a new immigration bill championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The bill focuses on asylees,
Read More »Tax Reform Could Mean Changes for Global Mobility
As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which affects deductions for relocating employees and companies, some multinational companies are looking to revise their mobility
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Travel Ban
On April 25, 2018, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the challenge to the latest iteration of President Trump’s travel ban. Last December, the Court
Read More »USCIS Adds New Features to E-Verify
On April 23, 2018, USCIS released an updated version of E-Verify with several new features aimed at making the system more user-friendly. The changes will improve users’
Read More »Erickson in the News: Big American tech companies are snapping up foreign-worker visas, replacing Indian outsourcing firms
Paayal Zaveri | Aditi Roy A new study from the National Foundation for American Policy, shows that U.S. tech companies are relying more on skilled foreign workers using
Read More »Erickson in the News: Big American tech companies are snapping up foreign-worker visas, replacing Indian outsourcing firms
Paayal Zaveri CNBC20 April 2018 A new study from the National Foundation for American Policy, shows that U.S. tech companies are relying more on skilled foreign workers
Read More »Erickson @ Council for Global Immigration 2018 Symposium
June 10-13, 2018 | Arlington, VA Crystal Gateway Marriott The 2018 Symposium will provide immigration professionals opportunities to keep pace with changes in immigration
Read More »Panama Entry Requirements Relaxed
Effective April 4, 2018, valid Schengen visas and current EU residence permits will once again be accepted for entry into Panama. Pursuant to Executive Decree No. 114,
Read More »New Notice Required for Foreign Workers in Russia
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has introduced a new form for providing notice of a foreign citizen’s labor activities within the Russian Federation. On April 20,
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