Italy Approves Bill Targeting Migrants
In an effort to deter migrants from crossing the Mediterranean, the Italian Cabinet has approved a bill which would effectively block NGO rescue ships from Italian ports.
Read More »Germany to Consider Easing Immigration Laws
With near chronic labor shortages, Germany is currently debating a proposal to ease the work visa process for skilled non-EU workers. While the proposal would still require
Read More »Hong Kong to Permit Same-Sex Dependent Visas
Following a landmark ruling on September 18th, Hong Kong will recognize same-sex marriages performed overseas for purposes of dependent visas. While same-sex marriages are
Read More »Effects of Legal Immigration Limits and Low Unemployment
The Buy American Hire American Executive Order is continuing to impact certain industries and companies looking to fill jobs. Companies in traditional immigrant-dependent
Read More »Inadmissible Alien List Expanded
The Trump administration recently introduced a proposal to further define a long-standing federal law intended to ensure that immigrants and nonimmigrants are able to
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About the O1 Visa Policy Update: Labor Unions May Send Negative Reviews to USCIS
New USCIS Policy Update: Labor Unions can now send negative consultations directly to USCIS if they have suspicion that a candidate has falsified their review. Erickson
Read More »USCIS Continues to Discuss Elimination of H-4 EADs Internally
Court filing today indicates USCIS expects to propose a rule within 3 months. Update: Today, within the context of ongoing litigation over H-4 EADs in the U.S. Court of
Read More »Investing in Technology to Best Serve You
As a firm, Erickson Immigration Group is committed to being at the leading edge of innovation and developing custom technology solutions that deliver the best possible
Read More »New Housing Checks for Singapore Work Pass Holders
Starting September 14, 2018, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower will check work pass applicants’ residential addresses when issuing passes. The approval of work passes by
Read More »European Union: Council Adopts European Travel Information and Authorization System
On September 5, 2018, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation creating a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The purpose of the
Read More »The HALF-TA
On August 27, 2018, President Trump announced that the United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on key parts of the NAFTA treaty, re-branded as the “United
Read More »Drop in Subsidized Aid Programs Among Immigrants
Undocumented immigrants who are able to apply for government-subsidized food and health programs have been refusing to do so for fear that the government will use their
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