January 2019 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the January 2019 Visa Bulletin today. The January visa bulletin sees little advances in certain categories, while others remain
Read More »USCIS Changes to H-1B Cap: New Year, New Proposals, Part 1
Erickson Immigration Group attorneys Justin Parsons, Jeff Quilhot, and Hiba Anver hosted a webinar on the latest proposal to modify the H-1B Cap program. The main points of
Read More »UK | EU Leaders Approve Britain’s Brexit Deal
European Union leaders officially approved Britain’s separation–their Brexit—from the EU on Sunday, November 25. For Brexit to be finalized, the U.K. Parliament will
Read More »Streamlined H-1B lottery process proposal announced by USCIS HQ
Update: Friday, November 30, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed two main changes to the H-1B cap process: (1)
Read More »December 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the December 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. The December visa bulletin sees small advances in certain categories, while
Read More »Easier Said Than Done – Recent Policy Positions Unlikely to Become Law of the Land
Update: In recent days, President Trump has spoken publicly about two immigration policy positions – a desire to end birthright citizenship, and a desire to increase
Read More »H4 Changes not expected to take effect this year
Update: According to EIG’s sources in DC, the H-4 EAD rule is still being drafted. The anticipated timeline announced in September has not changed. There’s been
Read More »USCIS Chief Hints H-1B CAP Process May Be Simplified for FY2020
Streamlined lottery process proposal in development at USCIS HQ Update: In an interview with Bloomberg Law, USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna addressed potential improvements
Read More »November 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In this month’s visa bulletin, little to no changes are
Read More »DHS’s Plans to Update H-1B Still in Drafting Phase
No firm date on when new regs will be released for public comment Update: Plans to reform the H-1B program are moving slowly. In a regulatory agenda announced in
Read More »NAFTA Becomes USMCA – TN Visa Untouched
TN unscathed in renegotiated agreement. Update: The immigration provision of NAFTA have survived renegotiation. The new agreement (now known as the US-Mexico-Canada
Read More »USCIS Clarifies Policy on NTA Issuance
New policy will not apply to employment-based applications and petitions at this time. Update: The new USCIS policy regarding the issuance of Notices to Appear will
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