The House of Representatives Approves Two Major Immigration Bills
On Thursday, the House approved two significant bills that provide a path to citizenship for millions of people living in the United States. The American Dream and Promise
Read More »DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Syrian Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register notice (FRN) extending and re-designating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective
Read More »France Updates Travel Guidance and Green List
As of March 18, the French government has updated its travel guidance and public health measures for foreign national arrivals. Travelers comings from the “European
Read More »DOL Proposes Extending Delay on Prevailing Wage Rule
Proposed Changes The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed delaying the effective date of the rule ‘Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent
Read More »EIG US and Global COVID Update | March 18, 2021
With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the
Read More »UK Immigration Alert: Documents to be Held on File After Sponsorship
The UK Home Office issued a change in guidance yesterday regarding documents that should be kept on file following the sponsorship of a Skilled Worker or a Temporary
Read More »USCIS Announces They May Reopen Previously Denied H-1B Petitions
On Friday, March 12, USCIS announced they may reopen H-1B petitions denied under three rescinded policy memos. If a denial decision was based on one or more of the rescinded
Read More »DHS Extends In-Person Interview Flexibility
The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a
Read More »DHS Designates Burma for Temporary Protected Status
On Friday, March 12, Secretary Mayorkas designated Burma for temporary protected status for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States are
Read More »April 2021 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State released the April 2021 Visa Bulletin. PLEASE NOTE: At this time, the USCIS has not indicated whether it will be using Chart A or Chart
Read More »Singapore | Change in Entry Approval Request Process
From March 15, 2021, at 9 am, all applications for entry for the following pass holders (including those on In-Principle Approval or Letter of Consent) must be submitted
Read More »India Issues New Rules for OCI Cardholders
The government is enforcing new rules for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders. OCI cardholders seeking to do any of the following will have to first obtain
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