Bank of America Sued for Refusing to Hire DACA Recipient
Bank of America is the subject of a lawsuit alleging that it refused to hire a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This presents a
Read More »Consulates Issuing Visa Stamps for Shortened Validity Periods
The US Department of State has acknowledged a recent trend in consular posts issuing “limited-validity” visas, with shorter validity dates and fewer permitted entries
Read More »A Community Spotlight on Sozo Children International
Sozo Children International, Inc. (“Sozo”), a non-profit organization incorporated in Birmingham, AL and a recognized NGO in Uganda, is dedicated to saving Ugandan
Read More »UK Home Secretary Resigns Amid Immigration Scandal
On Sunday, April 29, Amber Rudd resigned as the UK’s home secretary following accusations of having lied to Parliament regarding the potential deportation of illegal
Read More »New Paraguay Visa Available for UAE Nationals
Citizens of the UAE are now entitled to obtain visas on arrival in Paraguay pursuant to a directive from the Paraguayan Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The visas can be issued for
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Third Travel Ban
On April 25, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the Trump administration’s third travel ban. This ban is currently in effect and applies a permanent ban to
Read More »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
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