USCIS Provides Guidance for Implementing New Law Related to Foreign Workers on Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
USCIS has published a new policy providing guidelines on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, which in part, allows certain H-2B workers on the
Read More »FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opened on October 3
The Department of State (DOS) is now accepting online registrations for FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery until November 6, 2018. The Diversity Visa Program, also known as
Read More »US Seeks to Reduce Waivers for Immigration Fees
USCIS recently announced a proposal limiting the qualifications for those who seek to obtain fee waivers. As USCIS is fully funded by the fees it charges, if approved, the
Read More »USCIS Using Tablets for English Tests
USCIS began using tablets to administer English reading and writing tests for naturalization on October 1. The new step is part of the Service’s efforts to modernize
Read More »Argentina | Update on Process Timing
Argentina is experiencing a lack of available appointments at the Immigration Office (DNM). The delays are lasting up to six weeks for non-Mercosur visa applications. It is
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 »Immigration Nerds Talk with David Bier, CATO Institute | Using Government Benefits May Threaten Eligibility For Green Card
In a recent announcement, the White House has proposed key changes to the Public Charge Policy that is designed to reduce the number of immigrants eligible for green cards.
Read More »Canada, Mexico, US Announce New Trade Deal
There are no changes to the migration rules between Canada, the United States and Mexico under the updated trade agreement (now known as USMCA). The NAFTA immigration
Read More »Switzerland increases quotas for certain work permits
The Swiss Federal Council has announced new quotas for long-term B permits and short-term L permits. These quotas apply on a national and not per-company basis. B Permits,
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
Read More »Not All Heroes Wear Capes
There are many things that can throw a wedding party into turmoil – a missing dress, a sick groomsman, a burst pipe at the reception venue. This summer, a border nearly
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