EIG Dispatch | April 14, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination – Processing Updates United Kingdom – Home Office to Begin Compliance Visits Canada Implements Visa-Free
Read More »Special Alert: May 2017 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State released the May 2017 Visa Bulletin today. Next month’s Visa Bulletin reports slight advancements from the April 2017 Final Action Dates
Read More »EIG Dispatch | April 7, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS FY 2018 H-1B Cap Reached USCIS Confirms Policy for H-1B Computer-Related Specialty Occupations USCIS Announces Further Measures to Protect the Integrity of the
Read More »DHS Requests Additional Time to Consider H-4 EAD Rule
As an update to our earlier report, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requested an additional 180 days to review the H-4 Employment Authorization (H-4 EAD) Rule
Read More »EIG Dispatch | March 31, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS Federal Judge in Hawaii Blocks Travel Ban Indefinitely – Extending Prior Order Update on the Pending H-4 EAD Lawsuit Georgian Citizens Can Now Travel in the
Read More »Federal Judge in Hawaii Blocks Travel Ban Indefinitely – Extending Prior Order
On Wednesday, Hawaii U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson indefinitely halted President Trump’s revised travel ban. This decision is an extension of the Judge’s temporary
Read More »EIG Dispatch | March 24, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS U.S. Bans Many Electronic Devices on Flights to the U.S. from 10 MENA Airports Stricter Visa Screening Expected to Result in Longer Visa Processing for All Follow
Read More »U.S. Secretary of State Issues Directives for Stricter Visa Screening
In a series of diplomatic cables, or memos, that were recently released, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has directed U.S. Consulates worldwide to immediately identify
Read More »EIG Dispatch | March 17, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS Federal Judge in Hawaii Puts President Trump’s Revised Travel Ban on Hold UPDATE: United Kingdom Passes Brexit Triggering Legislation Canada Introduces New
Read More »Breaking News: U.S. District Court Judge in Hawaii Issues a Nationwide Hold on Key Aspects of President Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
In response to a lawsuit brought by the State of Hawaii, a U.S. District Court Judge issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) today against President Trump’s revised
Read More »EIG Dispatch | March 10, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions Effective April 3 Revised Executive Order Issued Monday, March 6 UPDATE: United Kingdom – Tier 2 Skills
Read More »Special Alert: April 2017 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State released the April 2017 Visa Bulletin today. Next month’s Visa Bulletin reports slight advancements from the March 2017 Final Action Dates
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