USCIS and Justice Sign MOU
USCIS and the Justice Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate cooperation, training, and data-sharing in the investigation of
Read More »Silicon Valley University Shuts Down
Silicon Valley University is closing down after allegations of mismanagement. The university has withdrawn its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.
Read More »Traveling Over the Summer? Here’s What You Need to Know
With the summer months just around the corner, many of us are planning our summer getaway. We here at EIG would like to ensure that you enjoy your trip and are well prepared
Read More »TPS Ended for Hondurans
On May 4, the Trump administration announced an end to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans arriving in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. The 1999 disaster left
Read More »False Marriage Claim Uncovered by USCIS
A foreign national was recently convicted of illegally procuring citizenship on the basis of a fraudulent marriage entered into solely for immigration purposes. The foreign
Read More »Bank of America Sued for Refusing to Hire DACA Recipient
Bank of America is the subject of a lawsuit alleging that it refused to hire a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This presents a
Read More »Consulates Issuing Visa Stamps for Shortened Validity Periods
The US Department of State has acknowledged a recent trend in consular posts issuing “limited-validity” visas, with shorter validity dates and fewer permitted entries
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Third Travel Ban
On April 25, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the Trump administration’s third travel ban. This ban is currently in effect and applies a permanent ban to
Read More »New DACA Applications May Be Accepted in a Few Months
A US District Court judge in Washington, DC ruled on April 24 that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program cannot be phased out, but the decision has been
Read More »Common US Alternatives for H-1B Cap Applicants
With the H-1B Cap Lottery completed, those awaiting selection may be eager to know what US visa alternatives are available to them. Following up on our previous article
Read More »Tax Reform Could Mean Changes for Global Mobility
As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which affects deductions for relocating employees and companies, some multinational companies are looking to revise their mobility
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Travel Ban
On April 25, 2018, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the challenge to the latest iteration of President Trump’s travel ban. Last December, the Court
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