October 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In anticipation of the new fiscal year, next month’s visa bulletin
Read More »EIG Webinar Series: Getting to Yes: Tips for Acquiring Talent During the USCIS Premium Processing Suspension and recent trends
On Thursday, September 13 at 1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST, Erickson Immigration Group will host a webinar to address the recent changes and trends in Premium Processing. Global
Read More »USCIS Increasing Premium Processing Fee to $1,410
Update: USCIS has announced it is increasing the premium processing fee for Forms I-129 and I-140 to $1,410 as of Monday, October 1, 2018. Context: This is the first
Read More »USCIS Extends and Expands Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions
Changes are part of an effort to reduce processing times for other long-delayed applications. Update: Today, USCIS announced that it is extending the temporary suspension of
Read More »Erickson in the News: Hiba Anver Talks with NBR about the Possible Changes Coming to the H-4 Visa Program
With Aditi Roy The Trump administration has indicated in a recent court filing that it will reverse the Obama era decision and prohibit H-4 visa holders from working and
Read More »Erickson in the News: Spouses of immigrant techies fear the Trump administration will soon revoke their ability to work in the US
Paayal Zaveri | Aditi Roy Tech companies, H4 Visa holders bracing for DHS policy changes from CNBC. Shilpa Sachdev moved from India to the U.S. in 2013 to be with her
Read More »The United States Reaches a New Trade Deal with Mexico
Immigration not part of the discussion. No immediate changes to immigration expected. Update: President Donald Trump announced in a press conference on Monday that the
Read More »USCIS Edging Closer to the Elimination of H-4 EADs
Recent court filing indicates USCIS still moving forward with revising regulations Update: Yesterday, within the context of ongoing litigation over H-4 EADs in the U.S.
Read More »HS Clarifies STEM OPT Rules
New information on reporting obligations and outside training. Update: The DHS is making a concerted effort to clarify compliance requirements for those working on Optional
Read More »Trump vs. China: Implications for Academia and F-1 Holders
The Trump Administration’s efforts to address China’s purported “economic aggression” continue to manifest with threats of increased tariffs. In line with its
Read More »International Students in China Can Now Seek Employment
International Students in China Can Now Seek Employment. Students studying abroad in China are now permitted to obtain part-time employment while pursuing their degrees.
Read More »Cancellation of China’s Work Permit Requirement for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan
Following China’s State Council meeting earlier this month, the government has officially announced its cancellation of the work permit requirement for nationals of Hong
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