H-1B blast off countdown 2017
T minus 59 days. The countdown has begun. The date is coming. It will be here soon. It is the biggest […]
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The Trump wild card: what employers can expect from the new administration
Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Webinar With Donald Trump’s election as the 45th president of […]
New national interest waiver ruling
Increased immigration opportunities for individuals of exceptional ability There are increased opportunities for individuals of exceptional ability to immigrate to […]
Important new regulations for immigrant workers
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published important new regulations for immigrant workers on November 18, 2016. The regulations […]
US green card availability to increase beginning October 1
Effective October 1, 2016, green cards will become more readily available for most people immigrating to the United States on […]
US proposes new immigration status for international entrepreneurs
In addition to the many legal solutions already in place to make visas and other immigration opportunities available to qualified […]
Disclosing bribery conduct not an easy decision for US companies
July 8, 2016 Recent non-prosecution agreements between the US Securities and Exchange Commission and two companies—Akamai Technologies, Inc. and Nortek, […]
US government immigration fee increase proposed
On May 4, 2016, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) published notice of a proposal to increase certain government […]
New policy guidance for immigrants changing employers
On March 18, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services agency (USCIS) issued new policy guidance regarding how certain […]
New rule extends US work authorization for certain foreign students
Important new US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations allow F-1 foreign student visa holders with degrees from American universities […]
US State Department changes E Visa processing in Canada for investors and traders
The US State Department announced, effective March 1, 2016, new streamlined registration and expanded processing locations for E-1 treaty trader […]
Good news for US employers and foreign students—DHS STEM OPT extension rule published
On October 19, 2015, the US Department of Homeland Security published the much anticipated proposed new regulation authorizing the amendment […]