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09 Jan 2015

DOS and DHS Request Input on Improvements to U.S. Immigration System

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice of request for information (RFI), on December 30, 2014, asking for input from the general public on streamlining and improving the nation's immigration system. This RFI is a result...

23 Dec 2014

Revised I-129 Requires Disclosure of Beneficiary’s Ownership Interest in the Employer

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a few revisions to form I-129, the petition for a nonimmigrant worker. The most notable change is the addition of a question on the H classification supplement, which asks, "Does any beneficiary in this petition have...

08:08 / H1B / NewsBrief

12 Dec 2014

Streamlined E-2 Visa Renewal Process at U.S. Consulate in Toronto

The U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada, has implemented a new, streamlined E-2 visa application process for renewal cases. The revised process should make renewal applications faster and less burdensome for qualifying applicants. Overview of E-2 Visas The E-2 (treaty investor) visa is only available to a foreign...

08:31 / Consulates / For Employers / NewsBrief / Other Work Statuses

10 Dec 2014

Improved B, F, M, and J Visas for Chinese Nationals

The United States has entered into a reciprocal agreement with China regarding the duration of commonly utilized nonimmigrant visa categories. This agreement, effective November 12, 2014, applies to B-1/B-2 business and tourist visitors, F-1 and M-1 students, as well as J-1 exchange visitors. Chinese nationals...

08:09 / Consulates / F-1 / For Individuals / J-1 / J-1 Exchange / M-1 / NewsBrief / Visitor

21 Nov 2014

President’s Executive Actions for U.S. Businesses and Highly Skilled Workers

President Barack Obama addressed the nation on November 20, 2014, in a televised speech to outline his proposed changes to immigration policies through executive action. These changes are part of a multi-pronged effort by the White House to make needed improvements by executive action to...

16:39 / AOS/CP / Comprehensive Immigration Reform / EB2 National Interest Waiver / EB5 Investor / For Families / For Individuals / H-4 Dependents / L-1 / Legislation / NewsBrief / PERM Labor / Student / Visa Bulletin / Worker

18 Nov 2014

NewsFlash! Update on DOS Global eMail Situation

Department of State eMail Restored The external eMail system for the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is operational, as of November 18th. The DOS suggests that those who have not received responses to eMail sent to DOS after the evening of November 14th, may wish to...

13:37 / AOS/CP / AOS/CP (Family) / Consulates / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Visitor / Worker

10 Nov 2014

DOL Report on H1B Positions, States and Employers

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has released statistical data on labor condition applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers sponsoring H1B workers during fiscal year 2014 (FY14). The statistics provide data on the overall number of filings, as well as...

08:08 / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief

04 Nov 2014

New Restrictions for Third-Country National Visa Applicants in Jamaica

A foreign national in the United States who needs to apply for a new U.S. visa "stamp" may wish to do so without the inconvenience of a trip to the person's home county. Rather, the U.S. embassy in Kingston, Jamaica may seem like an appealing...

14:07 / Consulates / NewsBrief / Student / Visitor / Worker

03 Nov 2014

USCIS Releases Consolidated Guidance on H-3 Trainees

A policy alert was issued in September 2014, announcing an update to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) online policy manual. The USCIS Policy Manual, which was published online in January 2013, remains a work-in-progress, with new sections sporadically being added. This latest addition pertains to...

07:52 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Other Work Statuses / USCIS News

29 Oct 2014

USCIS Update on H1B and L-1 Site Visits

Top officials from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) participated in an October 9, 2014 meeting with an American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) committee on immigration benefits. One key topic discussed during that meeting was the current state of the H1B and L-1 Administrative...

08:38 / For Employers / H1B / L-1 / NewsBrief / USCIS News

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DOS and DHS Request Input on Improvements to U.S. Immigration System

Revised I-129 Requires Disclosure of Beneficiary’s Ownership Interest in the Employer

Streamlined E-2 Visa Renewal Process at U.S. Consulate in Toronto

Improved B, F, M, and J Visas for Chinese Nationals

President’s Executive Actions for U.S. Businesses and Highly Skilled Workers

NewsFlash! Update on DOS Global eMail Situation

DOL Report on H1B Positions, States and Employers

New Restrictions for Third-Country National Visa Applicants in Jamaica

USCIS Releases Consolidated Guidance on H-3 Trainees

USCIS Update on H1B and L-1 Site Visits

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