United States
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
The registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap petitions opened at noon ET March 6, 2024...
Fakhoury Global Immigration
Major sports leagues in the United States have been exporting performances or matches abroad in recent years in an attempt to increase their respective fan base.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
As the birds begin chirping and the flowers get ready to bloom, it can only mean that the H-1B cap season is quickly approaching. Prospective H-1B candidates...
Brown Immigration Law
This memo is intended to provide information related to the H-1B Cap season commencing with registration in March 2024 for new H-1Bs effective on October 1, 2024 (or later).
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Earlier in 2024, the Department of Homeland Security introduced a regulation to reform the H-1B lottery process, shifting from an employer-centric to a beneficiary-centric selection.
Klasko
On February 9, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released end-of-fiscal-year (FY) 2023 data. Below are selected highlights of the data and USCIS's plans for FY 2024...
Klasko
The Department of State (DOS) announced on February 20, 2024, that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Federal Republic of Germany.
WR Immigration
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed they will soon allow certain visa holders to apply to renew their non-immigrant visas from within the United States, removing the need to travel to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
WR Immigration
Chart A signifies immigrant visa number availability for that month through consular processing oversees or through adjustment of status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Fakhoury Global Immigration
In FY 2023 USCIS received 10.9 million filings and completed more than 10 million pending cases both record-breaking numbers in the agencys history. In doing so USCIS reduced overall backlogs by 15%.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Global Immigration & Compliance Practice Co-Chair Kate Kalmykov will participate in a webinar with the Columbia University Journalism School Feb. 13, 2024.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
On Jan. 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule regarding the H-1B cap electronic registration process for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
For EB-5 cases, the Chart A priority dates for the new "set aside" visa categories of rural areas, high unemployment areas, and infrastructure projects available under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act...
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
With the 2024 Summer Olympics approaching, visa applicants may see longer wait times for appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates in Paris and across Europe.
Fakhoury Global Immigration
On February 24 2024 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed that registrants for the FY 2025 cap must possess a valid unexpired passport or travel document at the time of registration.
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
Employers take note that the H-1B lottery for fiscal year (FY) 2025 will take place in just a few weeks. The H-1B is a work-based visa that allows foreign nationals to work for a U.S. employer...
Fakhoury Global Immigration
On February 24, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that registrants for the FY 2025 cap must possess a valid, unexpired passport or travel document at the time of registration.
Worldwide
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
On March 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the April 2024 Visa Bulletin. This is the first bulletin in the second quarter...
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
As of Feb. 29, 2024, most Mexican citizens who wish to visit Canada will need to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)...
WR Immigration
WR Immigration's January global immigration updates include the latest developments in the Workforce Australia site, China business and tourist visas, Brazil's e-visa platform, Ukrainian TPS, and much