Federal Court in CA Grants Preliminary Order Suspending Key Provisions of AB450
Update: In a lawsuit filed by the federal government in response to AB450 (a recent California law impacting the relationship between California employers and Federal
Read More »An Overview of the Valuable E-1/E-2 Visa
The E-1 or E-2 visa can be a valuable tool for foreign-owned businesses that trade primarily with the U.S. (E-1) or have made a substantial investment in the U.S. (E-2). The
Read More »Anti-Immigration Plan Threatens Swiss-EU Talks
Legislation proposed in the Swiss parliament would restrict EU citizens from the automatic right to live and work in Switzerland. On June 27, 2018, Albert Rosti, the
Read More »Jafza Visas Now in 24 Hours
Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) signed a deal on July 2, 2018, that will cut the time it takes to process visas for Jafza workers to 24 hours. The agreement will
Read More »New Deadline in Irish Stamp 4 Applications
As of June 25, 2018, it has been advised that all applications for Irish Stamp 4 status be submitted twelve weeks in advance of the expiration of any current Critical
Read More »USCIS 2018 Annual Report
On June 28, 2018, USCIS presented its 2018 Annual Report to Congress. The report highlights an increase in processing times for many application categories, attributed to
Read More »SCOTUS Travel Ban Decision
On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 5-4 decision in Trump v. Hawaii, upholding President Trump’s September 2017 Executive Order preventing
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About the Travel Ban
This week on “Immigration Nerds” Podcast, Erickson Immigration Attorney Scott A. Wilkinson and Draft Secretary Kahn Thomas Branch discuss the newest travel ban,
Read More »Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban 3.0
Update: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has held that the Executive Order commonly known as “Travel Ban 3.0” is a lawful exercise of the President’s
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About #FamilySeparation
EIG attorneys Lieselot Whitbeck and Miatrai Brown discuss the current zero tolerance Family Separation policy and legal procedure, and share their own experiences working at
Read More »President Releases Border-Focused Executive Order Ahead of Congressional Vote
Update: Today, President Trump signed an executive order ending the Administration’s policy of separating families at the border when parents face criminal charges under
Read More »EIG on #Family Separation
We at EIG are deeply troubled by the separation of families at the U.S. border. For those who would like to help, here is where you can Donate, Sign Petitions, Call your
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