Hong Kong Announces New Tech Employment Visa
Starting June 2018, Hong Kong will launch the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS), a three-year pilot program intended to streamline the admission of workers in the
Read More »Consular Protection Established Between EU Member States
Effective May 1, 2018, European Union (EU) citizens traveling or working outside the EU are entitled to consular protection from any other EU member state if their home
Read More »United Kingdom Eliminates New ILR for Turkish Workers
The United Kingdom will no longer accept Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications for Turkish workers. The previous ILR applications allowed for indefinite visa
Read More »Canada and Portugal Sign Youth Mobility Agreement
On May 3, 2018, Canada and Portugal signed a Youth Mobility Arrangement effective in 2019. The arrangement allows for the exchange of 2,000 young workers a year, between
Read More »H-1B by the Numbers
USCIS released a report last month detailing data about H-1B workers for FY 2014 through FY 2017. Since 2014, the number of filed petitions has increased by 26%, and most
Read More »USCIS and Justice Sign MOU
USCIS and the Justice Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate cooperation, training, and data-sharing in the investigation of
Read More »Silicon Valley University Shuts Down
Silicon Valley University is closing down after allegations of mismanagement. The university has withdrawn its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.
Read More »June 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
As previously reported in the April 2018 visa bulletin, the EB-1 categories for India and China remain with a cut-off date of January 1, 2012; these categories remain
Read More »LAW360 | Expert Analysis: F-1 Visa Holders Changing To H-1B Face New Risks
By Xavier Francis, Erickson Immigration Group Attorney On March 20, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it will temporarily suspend premium
Read More »Traveling Over the Summer? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the summer months just around the corner, many of us are planning our summer getaway. We here at EIG would like to ensure that you enjoy your trip and are well prepared
Read More »EU Agrees to ETIAS Systems
The EU Council and European Parliament representatives have reached an agreement regarding an online pre-screening program for visa-waiver participants entering the
Read More »UK Replaces Universal Jobmatch
The UK government announced earlier this month that it will be replacing Universal Jobmatch, the advertising hub utilized by UK recruiters and Tier 2 licensed sponsors to
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