China Simplifies Requirements for R Visa for High Skilled Talent
As of January 1, 2018, China’s R Visa will be issued to qualified applicants, granting multiple-entries for a period of up to 180 days. The R Visa will be valid in
Read More »EU Tightens Borders by Adopting Entry/Exit System
The EU Council adopted an Entry/Exit System regulation amending the Schengen border code published on December 9, 2017. The recent changes are made in an effort for the
Read More »UAE Requires Police Clearance for Residence Visa Processing
Starting February 4, 2018, UAE will require police clearance certificates (PCC) for all incoming immigrant workers applying for Residence Visas. PCCs must be legalized,
Read More »Clarification Provided for Brazil’s New Immigration Law
On November 21, 2017, Brazil introduced a new immigration law containing several regulations which have been published in stages. The Brazil government is still in the
Read More »Acting Head of EOIR Given Permanent Position
James McHenry has been named the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which processes immigration cases and appeals. The agency has experienced a large
Read More »USCIS Resumes Accepting DACA Applications
Reversing its prior policy, USCIS is again accepting DACA renewal applications after a California judge issued an order reinstating the program. Multiple DACA recipients sued
Read More »USCIS Quells Rumors about H-1B Extension Limits
USCIS has confirmed that it is no longer considering eliminating the ability of H-1B holders to extend beyond the six-year limit. “The agency is considering a number of
Read More »Upcoming ACR I-Card Holder Changes Announced for the Philippines
The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration now requires holders of the Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Cards (ACR I-Cards) to file Annual Reports (ARs) by March 3,
Read More »Singapore Announces Higher Salary Thresholds for Dependent Privileges
Effective January 1, 2018, the Ministry of Manpower has increased the minimum monthly salary requirement by 20% for foreign nationals to sponsor their family members. The
Read More »Higher Salary Thresholds and Updated Visa Application Fees Announced for Israel
Starting January 1, 2018, companies planning on sending employees to Israel with a Short Term Employment (SEA) or Short Term Expedited Process (STEP) visa must comply with
Read More »Democrats and Republicans are Inching Toward a Deal to Protect Dreamers but Remain Divided over Funding the Wall
Republicans and Democrats met today in the White House to reach a deal on the January spending bill. The White House and Senate negotiators seem to be close to reaching a
Read More »Trump Administration Announced Monday it is Ending Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans
The Trump administration has announced that it will terminate the provisional residence permits of approximately 200,000 Salvadorans who have lived in the United States
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