DHS’s Plans to Update H-1B Still in Drafting Phase
No firm date on when new regs will be released for public comment Update: Plans to reform the H-1B program are moving slowly. In a regulatory agenda announced in
Read More »NAFTA Becomes USMCA – TN Visa Untouched
TN unscathed in renegotiated agreement. Update: The immigration provision of NAFTA have survived renegotiation. The new agreement (now known as the US-Mexico-Canada
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk with David Bier, CATO Institute | Using Government Benefits May Threaten Eligibility For Green Card
In a recent announcement, the White House has proposed key changes to the Public Charge Policy that is designed to reduce the number of immigrants eligible for green cards.
Read More »Canada, Mexico, US Announce New Trade Deal
There are no changes to the migration rules between Canada, the United States and Mexico under the updated trade agreement (now known as USMCA). The NAFTA immigration
Read More »Switzerland increases quotas for certain work permits
The Swiss Federal Council has announced new quotas for long-term B permits and short-term L permits. These quotas apply on a national and not per-company basis. B Permits,
Read More »USCIS Clarifies Policy on NTA Issuance
New policy will not apply to employment-based applications and petitions at this time. Update: The new USCIS policy regarding the issuance of Notices to Appear will
Read More »Not All Heroes Wear Capes
There are many things that can throw a wedding party into turmoil – a missing dress, a sick groomsman, a burst pipe at the reception venue. This summer, a border nearly
Read More »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
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