DHS Announces H-2A and H-2B Eligible Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with the Department of State (DOS) announced the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa
Read More »EIG CTO Sanjay Akut Named as a Top Tech Executive
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the capital region’s technology community, announced Erickson Immigration Group
Read More »Litigation Victory Changes USCIS Adjudication of Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses
On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entered into a settlement with plaintiffs, significantly changing USCIS policy regarding work authorization for
Read More »Iceland Extends Travel Restrictions into 2022
The Government of Iceland has announced it will maintain the current public health measures and border controls until January 15, 2022. Key Highlights Travelers who are fully
Read More »Immigration Nerds Spotlight Women in the Law: Maunica Sthanki, Policy and Advocacy Strategist
This September, Erickson Immigration Group hosted a Women in Law event with Maunica Sthanki, a Policy and Advocacy Strategist. The conversation between Maunica and EIG
Read More »US Passport Processing Timeline Improves
The US Department of State has provided updates on the current status of US Passport operations. Effective October 29, routine processing service is 8 to 11 weeks and
Read More »Chile Updates Entry and Exit Requirements
The Government of Chile has updated entry and exit requirements as of November 1, 2021. Key Highlights Minors under 6 years of age may leave the country. Upon return, they
Read More »OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers
On Thursday, November 4, the US Department of Labor issued a COVID-19 vaccine emergency temporary standard (ETS) affecting 84 million workers across the United States. The
Read More »SEVP Updates Guidance for F and M Student Visa Holders
On November 1, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) published SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20. This guidance
Read More »Justice and Labor Departments Reach Settlements with Facebook
On October 22, 2021, the US Department of Justice and the US Department of Labor announced separate settlement agreements with Facebook regarding its use of the permanent
Read More »Immigration and the Latest Version of the House’s Build Back Better Bill
On Wednesday, November 3, the House Rules Committee released the latest version of its $1.85 trillion Build Back Better bill, which includes $100 billion for immigration
Read More »Australia Introduces Permanent Residence Visas for Hong Kong Residents
On Monday, November 1, the Government of Australia announced two new permanent residence visas for Hong Kong citizens living in Australia. “These new visas will provide
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