Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban 3.0
Update: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has held that the Executive Order commonly known as “Travel Ban 3.0” is a lawful exercise of the President’s
Read More »President Releases Border-Focused Executive Order Ahead of Congressional Vote
Update: Today, President Trump signed an executive order ending the Administration’s policy of separating families at the border when parents face criminal charges under
Read More »EIG on #Family Separation
We at EIG are deeply troubled by the separation of families at the U.S. border. For those who would like to help, here is where you can Donate, Sign Petitions, Call your
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 »US Consulates in China Instructed to Issue Shorter Student Visas Starting June 11
Update: Starting June 11, Chinese students coming to the US for graduate studies in technical fields like robotics, aviation, and high-tech manufacturing will be issued
Read More »Startup Immigration Program Set to Shut Down
Administration tightens immigration of high skilled migrants, announcing a proposal to end the International Entrepreneur Rule Update: The Department of Homeland Security
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 »May 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State has released the May 2018 Visa Bulletin: As previously reported in last month edition of the visa bulletin, the EB-1 category for India and China
Read More »What We’re Watching: The EU’s Moves to Modernize the Schengen Visa
Update: The European Commission, one of the legislative bodies of the European Union, has proposed changes to the widely used Schengen C visitor visa. These proposals, which
Read More »What We’re Watching: Pilot Program for Canadians
Update: During a March 26 teleconference, USCIS and CBP officials announced a new pilot program that, as of April 30th, 2018, will transfer L-1 visa Point of Entry (POE)
Read More »What We’re Watching: Premium Processing Suspended For H-1B CAP Cases
USCIS Announces Suspension of Premium Processing for CAP Cases Update: As in prior years, this year USCIS will be suspending Premium Processing for H-1B CAP cases.This
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