Netherlands Reduces Work Permit Fees
Effective May 3, 2018, Dutch immigration authorities will reduce the fees for residence permit applications, standard work permit extensions, and sponsorship applications.
Read More »USCIS Changes Policy Regarding Undeliverable Documents
USCIS has issued a new directive that any cards issued but unable to be delivered within 60 business days will be destroyed. This applies to Permanent Resident Cards,
Read More »Trump Sends Troops to US-Mexico Border
On Wednesday, April 4, President Trump signed a memorandum ordering the National Guard to the US-Mexico border, stating “the security of the United States is imperiled
Read More »USCIS Reached FY 2019 H-1B Cap
On Friday, April 6, USCIS announced it had reached the mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap and the 20,000 cap for those with US Master’s degrees. Generally, applicants will
Read More »Alternative Global Destinations for H-1B Cap Applicants
With H-1B Cap FY2019 applications being filed this week, only 85,000 petitions will be selected for adjudication. If this is an employee’s “last shot” at the H-1B Cap,
Read More »Ireland Requires Signed Contracts for Employment Permit Applications
Effective March 16, 2018, the Irish Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation now requires the submission of a signed job contract with an application for an
Read More »UK Visa Fees to Increase April 6, 2018
The UK Home Office has raised annual visa and application fees starting April 6, 2018. For the most common types of work visa, Tier 2 General and Tier 2 ICT, this year’s
Read More »Changes Proposed to Schengen Visitor Visa
The European Commission has proposed changes to the widely used Schengen “C” visitor visa. These proposals, which require additional approval in the European Council and
Read More »US Consulate in St. Petersburg, Russia Closes
Effective March 31, 2018, the US Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Russia has closed and is no longer able to provide services to US citizens. The Russian government
Read More »State Department Proposes Enhanced Social Media Check for Entry to US
The State Department has released a formal publication proposing new rules that will require most visa applicants to provide all social media usernames and accounts they
Read More »New L-1 Processing Procedures at Blaine, Washington Port of Entry
On March 26, 2018, USCIS and CBP announced a joint agency pilot program changing how Canadian L-1 applications are adjudicated at the Blaine, Washington port of entry. This
Read More »Erickson in the News: H-1B visa lottery, despite changes, still leaves careers up to chance
By Trisha Thadani March 31, 2018 Updated: April 1, 2018 6:00am The H-1B visa lottery will begin again Monday, after a dizzying year of rhetoric, memos and executive orders
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