APAC Opportunities for Highly Skilled Migrants with EIG’s Singapore and Australia Experts
This week, the Immigration Nerds features a conversation between Lauren Clarke, senior attorney at Erickson Immigration Group, and EIG Senior Manager Martin Russell in
Read More »US | Expanded Premium Processing for Certain Student Visa Holders
On Monday, USCIS expanded premium processing services for certain F-1 student visa holders seeking optional practical training who have employment authorization applications
Read More »US | New H-2A Rule Sets Higher Wage Standards
On February 28, the DOL published a new rule to restore how wages are calculated for H-2A agricultural guest workers. The new rule is expected to increase the required wage,
Read More »US | Biden Nominates Julie Su To Serve As Secretary of Labor
On February 28, President Biden announced his nomination of Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to lead the department after the expected departure of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh
Read More »US | EB-5 Integrity Fund Begins
As of March 2, EB-5 regional centers must pay a fee to support the new EB-5 Integrity Fund, which will pay for fraud and criminal investigations as well as program
Read More »US | New Guidance On O-1B Applications
USCIS issued new policy guidance, effective immediately, on evidence to be submitted for O-1B applications for nonimmigrants with extraordinary abilities in the arts or
Read More »EU Countries Extend Temporary Benefits for Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, European countries are extending their temporary benefits for Ukrainian citizens and other people displaced by the invasion.
Read More »USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2023
The USCIS has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2023 and announced the filing dates for supplemental H-2B visas for the
Read More »UAE | Government Announces Visa Updates
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) released a resolution clarifying visa regulations for foreign nationals in the country.
Read More »Australia | Post-Study Work Rights Extended for International Graduates
The Australian government has announced a two-year extension of post-study work rights for international graduates with select degrees in areas of verified skills shortage to
Read More »Singapore | Diploma Verification Required for COMPASS
Singaporean employers are responsible for ensuring that their candidates’ qualifications are authentic and were awarded by accredited institutions. With the implementation
Read More »US | Updated Guidance on Foreign Student Work Authorization
On February 22, USCIS issued policy guidance to clarify the period of work authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship due to emergent
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