EIG Week in Review (Nov 7, 2014)
Highlights UPDATE: President Obama Promises Executive Action on U.S. Immigration Reform U.S. Tightens Screening Measures for Visa Exempt Visitors UPDATE: Canada Increases
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Highlights USCIS Definition of “Mother” and “Parent” Expanded Russians Applying for Schengen Visas Now Required to Submit Biometrics UPDATE:
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Highlights UPDATE: Philippines Alien Registration Project Mandatory for Certain Exiting Foreign Nationals Ebola-Related Protective Measures Could Disrupt International
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Highlights New Indian Employment Visa Requirements for U.S. Applications Philippines Bureau of Immigration Introduces Alien Registration Project Eased Visa Requirements for
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Highlights November 2014 Visa Bulletin Brings Significant Retrogression for EB-2 India New Reporting Requirement for Russian Employers of Highly Qualified Specialist Workers
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The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2014 Visa Bulletin. EB-2 India retrogressed significantly, falling from November 15, 2009 back to February 15, 2005.
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Highlights UPDATE: Indian Prime Minister Announces Visa-on-Arrival Program for U.S. Citizens and Changes to OCI/PIO Program FY2015 H-1B Employees Now Subject to FICA
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Highlights U.S. FY2016 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 1, 2014 UPDATE: Application Forms Available Soon for Newly-Reformed Irish Employment Permits India
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Highlights Scotland Rejects Independence Referendum Schengen Members Strongly Enforcing Passport Requirements Japan Exploring Facial Recognition Technology to Reduce Airport
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Highlights Australia Releases Comprehensive Report on 457 Visa Program U.S. Department of State Eliminates “Administrative Processing” Attorney Email Inquiries
Read More »October 2014 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State has released the October 2014 Visa Bulletin. There was significant movement in the EB-3 China category, which jumped 5 months. The EB-3
Read More »EIG Week in Review (Sept 5, 2014)
Highlights New Reporting Requirements for Russian Citizens Holding Dual Citizenship or Foreign Permanent Residency U.S. Visa Fee Changes to Take Effect September 12, 2014
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