Italian Consulates Narrow Definition of Business Visa Activities
Starting March 2018, Italian Consulates are now applying a stricter approach in evaluating business visa applications. According to the Visa Decree 850/2011, permissible
Read More »Congress Misses the March 5 Deadline for DACA
After much deliberation, Congress was unable to meet the March 5 deadline to come up with a permanent status for DACA recipients. While DACA recipients are still able to
Read More »More Details on Social Media Monitoring Requested
The Trump administrations’ extreme vetting initiative is under scrutiny, as immigrant advocates are seeking answers regarding the surveillance of visa applicants and their
Read More »What We’re Watching: Trump Administration Delays Its Plan to Eliminate EADs
The Trump Administration has provided a significant, albeit indirect, update to its plans regarding the elimination of H4 EADs. Update: Within the context ongoing
Read More »Basics of the EB-1 Green Card
The EB-1 category is the first preference category for employment-sponsored green cards. There are 3 sub-categories of EB-1 filings: (1) Extraordinary Ability (EB-1 A), (2)
Read More »UK Tier 2 Visa Cap Reached for Third Consecutive Month
The UK has met its monthly quota for Tier 2 skilled non-EU workers for the third month in a row. The UK’s annual limit allows a total of 20,700 new visas to be issued
Read More »Australia Delays Visa Reforms Through March 2018
Australian lawmakers delayed ongoing plans to reform their temporary and permanent work visa programs. Modifications for each visa type are now expected to be released in
Read More »Supreme Court Turns Down Trump’s Appeal in Dreamer’s Case
On Monday, February 26, 2018, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s request to appeal an order made in January by a California district court judge about
Read More »USCIS Finalizes Guidance on Signature Requirements
On February 16, 2018, USCIS announced that power of attorney signatures will no longer be accepted for filing purposes. Beginning March 18, all forms must contain a valid,
Read More »Basics of the Marriage-Based Green Card Process
A foreign national living in the United States can pursue the marriage-based green card process if married to a US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). The first step
Read More »Israel Introduces Changes to Visa process for Hi-Tech Employees and their Spouses
The Israeli Ministry of Interior created a new expedited application process for foreign nationals working for Israeli registered companies operating in certain technology
Read More »Israel Expands B-2 Visa Program for Indian Business Travelers
Effective immediately, Israeli Consulates in India may issue, at their discretion, long-term B-2 visitor and multiple entry visas for Indian business people for a period of
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