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
Read More »New Visa Considerations for Travel to India
In January 2017, India implemented changes to the e-Visa scheme, creating separate categories for business, tourism, and medical travel. The e-Visa is available to
Read More »USCIS Opens TPS Re-Registration Period for Syrians
Last week, USCIS announced that the re-registration period for Syrians who currently hold Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is open from March 5 to May 4, 2018. Syrian TPS
Read More »Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against California
On March 6, 2018, the Justice Department led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its recent passage of laws intended to
Read More »Special Alert: April 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
Notable changes are reflected in the April 2018 Visa Bulletin. Primarily, the EB-1 India and China categories will have a cut-off date of January 1, 2012; these categories
Read More »What We’re Watching: Trump Administration Delays Its Plan to Eliminate EADs
The Trump Administration has provided a significant, albeit indirect, update to its plans regarding the elimination of H4 EADs. Update: Within the context ongoing
Read More »Basics of the EB-1 Green Card
The EB-1 category is the first preference category for employment-sponsored green cards. There are 3 sub-categories of EB-1 filings: (1) Extraordinary Ability (EB-1 A), (2)
Read More »Israel Introduces Changes to Visa process for Hi-Tech Employees and their Spouses
The Israeli Ministry of Interior created a new expedited application process for foreign nationals working for Israeli registered companies operating in certain technology
Read More »Government Shutdown Ends; Countdown Begins Again with Immigration Push in the Senate
In last Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Trump urged Congress to turn the White House’s framework into a bill. President Trump emphasized the “Four
Read More »El Salvadoran Refugees to Head North after Trump ends TPS
The Trump administration has announced its intention to end the Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) program for citizens of El Salvador living in the United States, a
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