USCIS received 233,000 FY 2016 H-1Bs: 148,000 more than the maximum quota
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services agency (USCIS) announced that the agency received nearly 233,000 new H-1Bs subject to the […]
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H-1B update for FY 2016 new petitions subject to quota
On April 7, 2015, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency received more H-1B petitions subject […]
Much ado about nothing
On March 24, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a report critical […]
Focus: Sanctions and Sanctions Clauses
As you know, the United States, the European Union, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, and certain other countries have introduced a […]
Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Effective May 26, 2015, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency (USCIS) will begin to issue Employment Authorization Documents […]
LMIA Exempt Work Permit Applications – New Procedure
Global Mobility Guide
We are so pleased to bring you the Dentons Global Mobility Guide 2015. The ability to move skilled workers […]
Permit Me to Explain – Work Permits and LMIAs for Foreign Actors
As much as we Canadians (justifiably) boast about our homegrown talent, there is no hiding the fact that to maximize […]
H-1B Blast Off Countdown
T minus 84 days. The countdown has begun. The date is coming. It will be here soon. It is the […]
Canadian government removes visa requirements for Chilean nationals
On November 22, 2014, the Canadian government announced the removal of the requirement for Chilean nationals to obtain temporary resident […]
US executive action promises important new immigration benefits for some
US President Obama announced on November 20, 2014 a series of executive actions to crack down on illegal immigration at […]
Upcoming changes to visas between US and PRC aim to facilitate travel and decrease need for renewals
Effective November 12, 2014, the US and the PRC will both increase the validity of business, tourist, student and exchange […]
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