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  UNITED STATES   15 Apr 22

• DHS announces new TPS designation for Cameroon

  UNITED STATES   15 Apr 22

• May Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing to...

  UNITED STATES   14 Apr 22

• State Department orders departure of nonemergency employees from...

  UNITED STATES   14 Apr 22

• May Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in India EB-2,...

  UNITED STATES   13 Apr 22

• Online filing for DACA renewals announced

  UNITED STATES   13 Apr 22

• Certain EADs for TPS Syria beneficiaries automatically extended,...

  UNITED STATES   8 Apr 22

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   5 Apr 22

• Employers encouraged to consider additional options after H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   4 Apr 22

• U.S. to accept passport applications with X listed...

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 22

• Data shows FY 2021 visa issuance in still...

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 22

• Certain travelers from Russia, Belarus exempt from COVID-19...

  UNITED STATES   31 Mar 22

• DHS, CDC extend exemptions to COVID-19 entry policies...

  UNITED STATES   31 Mar 22

• USCIS proposes new Form I-9, will accept comments...

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 22

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 22

• USCIS conducts H-1B registration lottery, notifies petitioners

  UNITED STATES   29 Mar 22

• USICS releases premium processing regulation, announces other initiatives

  UNITED STATES   29 Mar 22

• State Department extends policy allowing some U.S. citizens...

  UNITED STATES   23 Mar 22

• DHS to end temporary I-9 policy on expired...

  UNITED STATES   22 Mar 22

• Processing to slow during Ramadan

  GLOBAL   21 Mar 22

• USCIS updates policies on documentation E and L...

  UNITED STATES   18 Mar 22

• State Department provides guidance to U.S. citizens locally...

  UNITED STATES   18 Mar 22

• April Visa Bulletin: Priority-date cutoff advances in India...

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 22

• Federal spending legislation includes funding to reduce backlogs,...

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 22

• USCIS issuing employment, travel authorization separately

  UNITED STATES   16 Mar 22

• U.S. announces Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

  UNITED STATES   16 Mar 22

• Reminder: H-1B electronic registration period closes March 18

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 22

• State Department clarifies guidance for Ukrainian applicants

  UNITED STATES   11 Mar 22

• Some European countries have suspended visas for Russian...

  GLOBAL, RUSSIAN FEDERATION   9 Mar 22

• Certain travelers from Russia, Belarus exempt from COVID-19...

  UNITED STATES   7 Mar 22

• U.S. to resume limited visa processing in Havana,...

  UNITED STATES   7 Mar 22

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Mar 22

• Immigration help available for individuals affected by the...

  UNITED STATES   7 Mar 22

• State Department adds Ukraine to the Homeless Nationalities...

  UNITED STATES   3 Mar 22

• State Department designates processing posts for visa applicants...

  UNITED STATES   2 Mar 22

• DHS announces new TPS designation for Sudan, extends,...

  UNITED STATES   2 Mar 22

• Extension of exemptions from COVID-19 travel restrictions granted...

  UNITED STATES   1 Mar 22

• USCIS reaches FY 2022 H-1B cap, won’t conduct...

  UNITED STATES   1 Mar 22

• FY 2023 H-1B electronic registration now open

  UNITED STATES   1 Mar 22

• State Department suspends services in Belarus, authorizes voluntary...

  UNITED STATES   28 Feb 22

• Premium Processing rule clears OMB review

  UNITED STATES   25 Feb 22

• H-1B rules on worksite changes remain in place...

  UNITED STATES   25 Feb 22

• U.S. State Department provides guidance for transferring immigrant...

  UNITED STATES   25 Feb 22

• H-1B registrants can now access myUSCIS registrant accounts

  UNITED STATES   23 Feb 22

• U.S. State Department moves personnel to Poland, provides...

  UNITED STATES   22 Feb 22

• Certain nonimmigrant travelers from Ukraine exempt from COVID-19...

  UNITED STATES   18 Feb 22

• New ‘public charge’ proposal expected soon

  UNITED STATES   17 Feb 22

• March Visa Bulletin: No movement in employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   16 Feb 22

• Brazil added to Global Entry Program

  UNITED STATES   16 Feb 22

• U.S. State Department suspends consular services in Ukraine

  UNITED STATES   14 Feb 22

• U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to leave...

  UNITED STATES   11 Feb 22

• Medical examination guidance updated for Afghan parolees

  UNITED STATES   11 Feb 22

• New USCIS mission statement stresses inclusion and possibility

  UNITED STATES   9 Feb 22

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Feb 22

• USCIS officials outline steps to reduce case backlog

  UNITED STATES   4 Feb 22

• State Department says hiring will not immediately resolve...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 22

• H-1B electronic registration period to open March 1

  UNITED STATES   28 Jan 22

• U.S. State Department authorizes voluntary departure of U.S....

  UNITED STATES   24 Jan 22

• State Department provides guidance for F, M, J...

  UNITED STATES   24 Jan 22

• White House announces news measures aimed at attracting...

  UNITED STATES   21 Jan 22

• New DHS vaccination policy for land, ferry entry...

  UNITED STATES   21 Jan 22

• DHS to add 22 fields of study to...

  UNITED STATES   20 Jan 22

• State Department provides FAQ on recently announced fee...

  UNITED STATES   20 Jan 22

• State Department exempts some immigrant visa applicants denied...

  UNITED STATES   19 Jan 22

• Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing to be...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jan 22

• Dramatic drop in H-1B denial rate continued in...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jan 22

• February Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in key EB-2...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jan 22

• Immigration help available for individuals impacted by the...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jan 22

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   11 Jan 22

• Estimates on passport delays updated

  UNITED STATES   10 Jan 22

• Business Roundtable, Compete America among groups urging Form...

  UNITED STATES   6 Jan 22

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   30 Dec 21

• Restrictions on travel for foreign nationals “physically present”...

  UNITED STATES   29 Dec 21

• U.S. extends policy allowing some U.S. citizens to...

  UNITED STATES   29 Dec 21

• State Department to propose increased fees for some...

  UNITED STATES   28 Dec 21

• State Department extends interview waiver for certain nonimmigrant...

  UNITED STATES   27 Dec 21

• U.S. to lift restrictions on travel from countries...

  UNITED STATES   27 Dec 21

• USCIS will formally withdraw H-1B lottery prioritization rule

  UNITED STATES   21 Dec 21

• Rule allowing US passport holders to renew online...

  UNITED STATES   21 Dec 21

• January Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing to...

  UNITED STATES   16 Dec 21

• January Visa Bulletin: Slight advancement or no movement...

  UNITED STATES   16 Dec 21

• Leading companies urge court to preserve DACA

  UNITED STATES   16 Dec 21

• I-9 flexible measures extended until April 30

  UNITED STATES   16 Dec 21

• Immigration help available for individuals impacted by tornadoes

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 21

• H-1B cap season gets underway, high demand expected

  UNITED STATES   13 Dec 21

• Regulatory agenda set for coming months

  UNITED STATES   13 Dec 21

• Consular officers granted authority to waive in-person appearances...

  UNITED STATES   13 Dec 21

• Diversity Visa-2022 document submission requirements updated

  UNITED STATES   10 Dec 21

• DHS suspends employment authorization requirements for some F-1...

  UNITED STATES   10 Dec 21

• USCIS temporarily waives 60-day rule for physician signatures

  UNITED STATES   9 Dec 21

• Premium processing expansion under OMB review

  UNITED STATES   9 Dec 21

• Senate confirms Biden pick to lead Customs and...

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   6 Dec 21

• COVID-19: New testing protocols to take effect Monday,...

  UNITED STATES   3 Dec 21

• Businesses, trade groups show strong support for DACA...

  UNITED STATES   3 Dec 21

• COVID-19: U.S. to tighten testing requirement for inbound...

  UNITED STATES   2 Dec 21

• COVID-19: Countries impose new entry and travel restrictions...

  GLOBAL, UNITED STATES   29 Nov 21

• US to impose new restrictions on travel from South...

  UNITED STATES   28 Nov 21

• State Department rescinds prioritization of consular services guidance

  UNITED STATES   22 Nov 21

• USCIS conducts third H-1B cap lottery

  UNITED STATES   19 Nov 21

• December Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing to...

  UNITED STATES   19 Nov 21

• December Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement or no movement...

  UNITED STATES   15 Nov 21

• USCIS updates Policy Manual following settlement that will...

  UNITED STATES   12 Nov 21

• U.S. Embassy provides additional immigrant visa guidance for...

  UNITED STATES   11 Nov 21

• Settlement will bring significant benefits for spouses of...

  UNITED STATES   10 Nov 21

• State Department says some visa applicants able to...

  UNITED STATES   10 Nov 21

• COVID-19: Covaxin added to list of vaccines, new...

  UNITED STATES   8 Nov 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 Nov 21

• Guidance on use of electronic signatures, transmissions for...

  UNITED STATES   3 Nov 21

• Reminder: Diversity Visa registration closes Tuesday, Nov. 9

  UNITED STATES   3 Nov 21

• Delays for passport services updated

  UNITED STATES   3 Nov 21

• COVID-19: DHS confirms it will permit vaccinated individuals...

  UNITED STATES   1 Nov 21

• COVID-19: CDC provides additional information on upcoming nonimmigrant...

  UNITED STATES   29 Oct 21

• Settlement approved in case challenging USCIS’ denial of...

  UNITED STATES   29 Oct 21

• Reminder: Travel restrictions for US citizens, residents

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   29 Oct 21

• Russia added to the Homeless Nationalities list, immigrant...

  UNITED STATES   28 Oct 21

• Visa-free travel now available to Croatian nationals

  UNITED STATES   26 Oct 21

• USCIS requests input on Form I-9 remote document...

  UNITED STATES   26 Oct 21

• COVID-19: White House provides details on plan to...

  UNITED STATES   25 Oct 21

• BAL recommends improved immigration policies in comment to...

  UNITED STATES   21 Oct 21

• CDC confirms U.S. will accept vaccines recognized by...

  UNITED STATES   21 Oct 21

• DHS extends land travel bans, will permit vaccinated...

  UNITED STATES   21 Oct 21

• Employment authorization implemented for Hong Kong residents covered...

  UNITED STATES   20 Oct 21

• Delays for passport services updated

  UNITED STATES   18 Oct 21

• Court orders State Department to issue 2020 Diversity...

  UNITED STATES   18 Oct 21

• COVID-19: US to allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals...

  UNITED STATES   15 Oct 21

• November Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most EB-2 categories,...

  UNITED STATES   14 Oct 21

• DHS to allow vaccinated individuals to cross land...

  UNITED STATES   13 Oct 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   11 Oct 21

• Diversity Visa 2023 registration now open

  UNITED STATES   6 Oct 21

• Investment, revenue thresholds increased for International Entrepreneur program

  UNITED STATES   1 Oct 21

• COVID-19: Vaccination required for immigration medical examinations

  UNITED STATES   29 Sep 21

• Croatia to be added to visa waiver program

  UNITED STATES   28 Sep 21

• DHS to propose DACA regulation, beginning formal notice-and-comment...

  UNITED STATES   27 Sep 21

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 21

• USCIS Ombudsman issues tips for DACA renewal applicants

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 21

• COVID-19: Restrictions on land travel from Canada and...

  UNITED STATES   21 Sep 21

• Reports: White House to lift regional travel bans...

  UNITED STATES   20 Sep 21

• Proposed DACA regulation clears OMB review

  UNITED STATES   20 Sep 21

• House Judiciary Committee advances budget bill that includes...

  UNITED STATES   17 Sep 21

• U.S. appeals DACA ruling, case now before Fifth...

  UNITED STATES   17 Sep 21

• Court orders State Department to process Diversity Visa...

  UNITED STATES   17 Sep 21

• State Department requests information on reducing barriers to...

  UNITED STATES   16 Sep 21

• H-1B lottery prioritization rule vacated, current rules expected...

  UNITED STATES   16 Sep 21

• COVID-19: Interview waivers broadened for F, M and...

  UNITED STATES   15 Sep 21

• October Visa Bulletin: USCIS to use Dates for...

  UNITED STATES   13 Sep 21

• COVID-19: Countries across Europe limit travel from U.S.

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   13 Sep 21

• TPS validity extended for six countries

  UNITED STATES   9 Sep 21

• H-1B denial rate dropped dramatically in first two...

  UNITED STATES   7 Sep 21

• State Department clarifies current visa priorities

  UNITED STATES   2 Sep 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   2 Sep 21

• State Department clarifies current visa priorities

  UNITED STATES   1 Sep 21

• I-9 flexible measures extended until Dec 31

  UNITED STATES   31 Aug 21

• COVID-19: Council removes the U.S., four other countries...

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   30 Aug 21

• COVID-19: Some countries lift or reduce travel restrictions

  GLOBAL, INDIA   27 Aug 21

• CDC to require COVID-19 vaccination from green card...

  UNITED STATES   25 Aug 21

• USCIS seeks feedback to inform future public charge...

  UNITED STATES   23 Aug 21

• COVID-19: Land travel bans with Canada and Mexico...

  UNITED STATES   20 Aug 21

• H-1B lottery prioritization rule “unlawful three times over,”...

  UNITED STATES   20 Aug 21

• Court orders State Department to issue additional diversity...

  UNITED STATES   20 Aug 21

• Visa services suspended, appointments canceled amid changing security...

  AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES   18 Aug 21

• September Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   13 Aug 21

• USCIS temporarily extends validity of Form I-693 to...

  UNITED STATES   12 Aug 21

• Proposed DACA regulation under OMB review

  UNITED STATES   11 Aug 21

• USCIS to accept SSN requests on green card...

  UNITED STATES   9 Aug 21

• Proposed rule would allow US passport holders to...

  UNITED STATES   9 Aug 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   6 Aug 21

• COVID-19: No plans to lift COVID-19 travel bans...

  UNITED STATES   5 Aug 21

• Deferred Enforced Departure announced for certain Hong Kong...

  UNITED STATES   5 Aug 21

• State Department sets regulatory agenda

  UNITED STATES   4 Aug 21

• Initial TPS application deadline extended for three countries

  UNITED STATES   4 Aug 21

• Haiti TPS registration process opens Tuesday

  UNITED STATES   30 Jul 21

• OPT Update: USCIS extends flexibility following lawsuit resolution

  UNITED STATES   30 Jul 21

• Senate confirms Ur Jaddou as USCIS director, first...

  UNITED STATES   30 Jul 21

• Haiti TPS registration process opens Tuesday

  UNITED STATES   30 Jul 21

• CEOs urge Congress to pass legislation providing pathway...

  UNITED STATES   29 Jul 21

• USCIS conducted second H-1B cap lottery

  UNITED STATES   29 Jul 21

• Diversity Visa lottery results published

  UNITED STATES   28 Jul 21

• Some TPS applicants allowed to file initial applications...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jul 21

• COVID-19: Land travel bans with Canada and Mexico...

  UNITED STATES   21 Jul 21

• COVID-19: Border measures eased for U.S. travelers

  CANADA, UNITED STATES   20 Jul 21

• Delays for passport services updated

  UNITED STATES   20 Jul 21

• USCIS updates guidance to address ‘gap’ for those...

  UNITED STATES   20 Jul 21

• USCIS confirms it will accept DACA renewal requests...

  UNITED STATES   20 Jul 21

• TPS extended, re-designated for Somalia

  UNITED STATES   19 Jul 21

• Judge vacates DACA memorandum, current beneficiaries not affected

  UNITED STATES   16 Jul 21

• House committee holds hearing examining U.S. immigration policies

  UNITED STATES   15 Jul 21

• August Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   15 Jul 21

• August Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   14 Jul 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   12 Jul 21

• USCIS updates Form I-9 “receipts” guidance

  UNITED STATES   8 Jul 21

• Temporary Protected Status extended, re-designated for Yemen

  UNITED STATES   7 Jul 21

• State Department announces extension of NIE validity

  UNITED STATES   6 Jul 21

• DHS to withdraw “duration of status” rule

  UNITED STATES   2 Jul 21

• Summer travel: COVID-19 restrictions present additional considerations

  UNITED STATES   30 Jun 21

• USCIS will reconsider FY 2021 H-1B petitions rejected...

  UNITED STATES   30 Jun 21

• COVID-19: Countries across Europe lift restrictions on travel...

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   28 Jun 21

• Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness requirements clarified

  UNITED STATES   28 Jun 21

• Reminder: H-1B cap filing period closes end of...

  UNITED STATES   24 Jun 21

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   24 Jun 21

• Senate Committee advances nomination of Ur Jaddou for...

  UNITED STATES   24 Jun 21

• Federal court vacates DOL wage rule; H-1B lottery...

  UNITED STATES   23 Jun 21

• Leading companies offer support to OPT in ongoing...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jun 21

• COVID-19: Land travel bans with Canada and Mexico...

  UNITED STATES   21 Jun 21

• USCIS to reschedule appointments canceled because of Juneteenth...

  UNITED STATES   18 Jun 21

• July Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jun 21

• July Visa Bulletin: Advancement in key employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   16 Jun 21

• DHS sets regulatory agenda for coming months

  UNITED STATES   14 Jun 21

• USCIS says it received 308,613 H-1B registrations for...

  UNITED STATES   11 Jun 21

• USCIS updates policy manual in line with Biden...

  UNITED STATES   9 Jun 21

• Supreme Court rules TPS grant does not amount...

  UNITED STATES   7 Jun 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Jun 21

• COVID-19: Visa appointments limited in India, Mexico and...

  UNITED STATES   4 Jun 21

• COVID-19: State Department updates national interest exemptions to...

  UNITED STATES   3 Jun 21

• I-9 flexible measures extended until Aug. 31

  UNITED STATES   26 May 21

• U.S. government announces eased passport rules for some...

  UNITED STATES   26 May 21

• COVID-19: State Department issues ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory...

  UNITED STATES   26 May 21

• DHS announced open registration for Myanmar TPS

  UNITED STATES   25 May 21

• DHS announces new TPS designation for Haiti

  UNITED STATES   24 May 21

• COVID-19: US extends land travel bans with Canada...

  UNITED STATES   21 May 21

• USCIS announces withdrawal of rule that sought to...

  UNITED STATES   21 May 21

• Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to be...

  UNITED STATES   20 May 21

• June Visa Bulletin: Significant advancement in key employment-based...

  UNITED STATES   19 May 21

• BAL recommends improved immigration policies, processes in comment...

  UNITED STATES   18 May 21

• White House rescinds 2019 health insurance proclamation

  UNITED STATES   17 May 21

• USCIS officially announces suspension of biometric requirements for...

  UNITED STATES   13 May 21

• DOL to delay wage rule until next year

  UNITED STATES   12 May 21

• DHS withdraws proposed regulation to expand biometrics collection

  UNITED STATES   11 May 21

• Eid al-Fitr holiday will close offices, consulates

  GLOBAL   7 May 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 May 21

• Court filing: USCIS to suspend biometrics requirement for...

  UNITED STATES   5 May 21

• U.S. Embassy in Moscow to reduce consular services

  UNITED STATES   4 May 21

• U.S. implements restrictions on travel from India following...

  UNITED STATES   4 May 21

• White House: U.S. to restrict travel from India...

  UNITED STATES   30 Apr 21

• DHS extends deadline for driver’s licenses to comply...

  UNITED STATES   30 Apr 21

• COVID-19: ICE extends guidance on online classes through...

  UNITED STATES   30 Apr 21

• U.S. Embassy in India extends cancelation of visa...

  UNITED STATES   29 Apr 21

• White House announces Biden's nomination for director of...

  UNITED STATES   28 Apr 21

• COVID-19: State Department amends standards for National Interest...

  UNITED STATES   27 Apr 21

• USCIS reinstates deference policy for extensions of status

  UNITED STATES   27 Apr 21

• U.S. Embassy in India cancels appointments, global consular...

  UNITED STATES   23 Apr 21

• White House announces Biden’s pick for Consular Affairs...

  UNITED STATES   22 Apr 21

• COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada...

  UNITED STATES   21 Apr 21

• May Visa Bulletin: Advancement in key employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   20 Apr 21

• Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to be...

  UNITED STATES   20 Apr 21

• USCIS requests information on barriers to immigration benefits,...

  UNITED STATES   16 Apr 21

• Biden announces intended picks to head USCIS, CBP

  UNITED STATES   15 Apr 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   15 Apr 21

• Employers encouraged to consider additional options after H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   15 Apr 21

• Online filing extended to certain F-1 OPT applicants

  UNITED STATES   12 Apr 21

• State Department amends national interest exception standards

  UNITED STATES   8 Apr 21

• Filing period for cap-subject H-1B petitions opens today

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 21

• DOL to request information from stakeholders on prevailing...

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 21

• Temporary work visa ban expires, other restrictions remain...

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 21

• I-9 flexible measures extended until May 31

  UNITED STATES   31 Mar 21

• H-1B registration lottery completed, filing period begins April...

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 21

• DHS to issue regulations to protect DACA

  UNITED STATES   29 Mar 21

• H-1B electronic registration period closes, lottery to be...

  UNITED STATES   25 Mar 21

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   24 Mar 21

• Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates to be used...

  UNITED STATES   22 Mar 21

• Reminder: H-1B electronic registration period closes March 25

  UNITED STATES   22 Mar 21

• DHS designates Myanmar for TPS, additional details forthcoming

  UNITED STATES   19 Mar 21

• American Dream and Promise Act passes in House,...

  UNITED STATES   19 Mar 21

• TPS extended, re-designated for Syria

  UNITED STATES   19 Mar 21

• COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada...

  UNITED STATES   18 Mar 21

• DOL to propose delaying wage rule for H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   18 Mar 21

• COVID-19: State Department broadens interview waiver again

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 21

• April Visa Bulletin: Advancement in key employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   15 Mar 21

• DOL to delay effective date of wage rule

  UNITED STATES   11 Mar 21

• USCIS confirms it will no longer apply 2019...

  UNITED STATES   11 Mar 21

• DHS: Trump public charge rule no longer in...

  UNITED STATES   10 Mar 21

• DHS designates Venezuela for TPS, opens registration period

  UNITED STATES   9 Mar 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 Mar 21

• Reminder: H-1B electronic registration period opens March 9

  UNITED STATES   5 Mar 21

• State Department amends national interest exception standards for...

  UNITED STATES   4 Mar 21

• Flexible measures announced to mitigate EAD delays for...

  UNITED STATES   26 Feb 21

• Petitioners, registrants can open H-1B registrant accounts beginning...

  UNITED STATES   26 Feb 21

• Biden revokes Trump immigrant visa ban

  UNITED STATES   24 Feb 21

• USCIS extends premium processing to E-3 petitioners

  UNITED STATES   24 Feb 21

• March Visa Bulletin: advancement in employment-based categories, Final...

  UNITED STATES   23 Feb 21

• H-1B approval rates ticked up in FY2020, but...

  UNITED STATES   22 Feb 21

• COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada...

  UNITED STATES   19 Feb 21

• Biden’s comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced in Congress

  UNITED STATES   18 Feb 21

• USCIS to hold webinar on H-1B electronic registration...

  UNITED STATES   17 Feb 21

• New I-90 receipt notices to serve as evidence...

  UNITED STATES   9 Feb 21

• Labor Department posts PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 Feb 21

• H-1B electronic registration period to open March 9

  UNITED STATES   5 Feb 21

• USCIS rescinds Trump-era memo on computer programmers

  UNITED STATES   4 Feb 21

• H-1B wage-prioritization regulation to be delayed until Dec....

  UNITED STATES   4 Feb 21

• Biden executive order tackles legal immigration, immediate review...

  UNITED STATES   3 Feb 21

• Mayorkas confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security

  UNITED STATES   2 Feb 21

• I-9 flexible measures extended until March 31

  UNITED STATES   28 Jan 21

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   28 Jan 21

• ICE withdraws newly formed OPT Employment Compliance Unit

  UNITED STATES   27 Jan 21

• Supreme Court agrees to decide TPS green card...

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 21

• Universities reminded to comply with OPT record-keeping rules

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 21

• White House extends ban on travel from Europe,...

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 21

• February Visa Bulletin: modest advancement in most employment-based...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 21

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 21

• Midnight H-1B strengthening rule likely to be withdrawn...

  UNITED STATES   21 Jan 21

• Biden initiates wide-ranging immigration changes on Day 1...

  UNITED STATES   20 Jan 21

• Trump order ending Brazil, Europe travel bans unlikely...

  UNITED STATES   19 Jan 21

• DHS and DOL release new H-1B changes

  UNITED STATES   15 Jan 21

• USCIS to suspend in-person services due to safety...

  UNITED STATES   15 Jan 21

• ICE creates new unit to investigate Optional Practical...

  UNITED STATES   15 Jan 21

• COVID-19: US to extend nonessential travel ban with...

  UNITED STATES   15 Jan 21

• COVID-19: Inbound air travelers must show negative test...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jan 21

• Labor Department to issue new H-1B, PERM wage...

  UNITED STATES   12 Jan 21

• Acting DHS secretary announces resignation

  UNITED STATES   12 Jan 21

• H-1B wage-prioritization regulation posted today

  UNITED STATES   7 Jan 21

• COVID-19: State Department extends broader interview waiver, impact...

  UNITED STATES   5 Jan 21

• Filing period extended for Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness...

  UNITED STATES   5 Jan 21

• Trump extends visa bans through March 31

  UNITED STATES   31 Dec 20

• COVID-19: No indication on extension of immigrant and...

  UNITED STATES   31 Dec 20

• COVID-19 test now required for travel from U.K.

  UNITED STATES   28 Dec 20

• Flexible I-9 measures extended until Jan. 31

  UNITED STATES   23 Dec 20

• January Visa Bulletin: USCIS to use Final Action...

  UNITED STATES   23 Dec 20

• COVID-19: Multiple countries impose new entry and travel...

  GLOBAL   22 Dec 20

• H-1B denial rate dips in Q3 2020, analysis...

  UNITED STATES   21 Dec 20

• COVID-19: US to extend nonessential travel ban with...

  UNITED STATES   21 Dec 20

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 20

• Court limits immigrant visa ban, but only for...

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 20

• USCIS cites surge in filings, COVID-19 protocols for...

  UNITED STATES   16 Dec 20

• Third judge rules against administration on issuance of...

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   9 Dec 20

• DHS to extend TPS-related documents for beneficiaries from...

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 20

• USCIS accepting new DACA applications in compliance with...

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 20

• Biden to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas to lead DHS

  UNITED STATES   7 Dec 20

• H-1B strengthening rule on hold, USCIS confirms

  UNITED STATES   7 Dec 20

• Judge orders DHS to restore DACA, accept new...

  UNITED STATES   7 Dec 20

• Labor Department responds to court injunction on H-1B,...

  UNITED STATES   4 Dec 20

• Senate passes bill to remove per-country caps on...

  UNITED STATES   3 Dec 20

• Second judge rules against administration on DOL wage...

  UNITED STATES   3 Dec 20

• Federal judge sets aside DHS, DOL rules on...

  UNITED STATES   1 Dec 20

• Federal court upholds Optional Practical Training program

  UNITED STATES   30 Nov 20

• USCIS extends temporary I-9 measures related to delays...

  UNITED STATES   30 Nov 20

• Holiday travel: additional considerations this season

  UNITED STATES   24 Nov 20

• Trump administration unveils plans for “visa bond” pilot

  UNITED STATES   23 Nov 20

• December Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing to...

  UNITED STATES   20 Nov 20

• COVID-19: DHS to extend nonessential travel ban with...

  UNITED STATES   20 Nov 20

• December Visa Bulletin update: Modest advancement in most...

  UNITED STATES   20 Nov 20

• I-9 flexible measures extended until Dec. 31

  UNITED STATES   18 Nov 20

• Biometrics to be collected on arrival and departure,...

  UNITED STATES   18 Nov 20

• Judge rules DHS head was serving unlawfully when...

  UNITED STATES   16 Nov 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   9 Nov 20

• Appeals court allows DHS to continue enforcing public...

  UNITED STATES   4 Nov 20

• BAL White Paper: Immigration & the U.S. Presidential...

  UNITED STATES   3 Nov 20

• USCIS public charge rule vacated by a federal...

  UNITED STATES   2 Nov 20

• Reregistration period opens for South Sudan TPS

  UNITED STATES   2 Nov 20

• Higher education, business groups urge Trump administration to...

  UNITED STATES   30 Oct 20

• ICE set to resume expedited removal policy, as...

  UNITED STATES   30 Oct 20

• U.S. Embassy in India advises of delays for...

  UNITED STATES   29 Oct 20

• November Visa Bulletin update: No change in key...

  UNITED STATES   29 Oct 20

• USCIS to propose new H-1B allocation process ...

  UNITED STATES   28 Oct 20

• State Department to propose business visitor changes, new...

  UNITED STATES   20 Oct 20

• COVID-19: DHS to extend nonessential travel ban with...

  UNITED STATES   20 Oct 20

• Business groups, universities sue to stop enforcement of...

  UNITED STATES   20 Oct 20

• Lawsuit seeks to block Department of Labor wage...

  UNITED STATES   19 Oct 20

• Premium processing fees to increase Monday

  UNITED STATES   16 Oct 20

• Impact of ruling in visa ban case limited...

  UNITED STATES   13 Oct 20

• Court orders State Department to reserve diversity visas

  UNITED STATES   12 Oct 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Oct 20

• H-1B eligibility and wage regulations to be published...

  UNITED STATES   6 Oct 20

• Immigration agencies to publish H-1B eligibility, wage regulations

  UNITED STATES   6 Oct 20

• Diversity Visa 2022 registration opens Wednesday

  UNITED STATES   5 Oct 20

• State Department moves forward on business visitor regulations

  UNITED STATES   2 Oct 20

• Federal court issues limited injunction against work-visa ban

  UNITED STATES   1 Oct 20

•  USCIS responds to injunction on fee regulation

  UNITED STATES   1 Oct 20

• Congress enacts changes to USCIS premium processing

  UNITED STATES   1 Oct 20

• PERM labor certifications to be issued electronically

  UNITED STATES   30 Sep 20

• Nationwide injunction ordered blocking USCIS fee rule

  UNITED STATES   29 Sep 20

• TPS litigation update

  UNITED STATES   29 Sep 20

• Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing to be...

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 20

• October Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 20

• ICE to propose fixed periods of stay for...

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 20

• USCIS to re-implement public charge rule nationwide

  UNITED STATES   22 Sep 20

• COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada,...

  UNITED STATES   18 Sep 20

• State Department updates: Diversity Visas, J-1 exceptions to...

  UNITED STATES   17 Sep 20

• Labor Department wage rule under OMB review

  UNITED STATES   17 Sep 20

• USCIS proposes regulation to expand biometrics collection

  UNITED STATES   16 Sep 20

• I-9 flexible measures extended until Nov. 19

  UNITED STATES   15 Sep 20

• Second Circuit stays DHS public charge injunction, agency...

  UNITED STATES   14 Sep 20

• TPS extended for South Sudan

  UNITED STATES   14 Sep 20

• USCIS extends flexible deadlines for responding to certain...

  UNITED STATES   14 Sep 20

• OMB completes review of ICE rule on period...

  UNITED STATES   14 Sep 20

• Rule requiring some flights to arrive at designated...

  UNITED STATES   11 Sep 20

• Trusted Traveler enrollment centers re-open

  UNITED STATES   10 Sep 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 Sep 20

• Court protects FY 2020 Diversity Visa lottery winners...

  UNITED STATES   8 Sep 20

• H-1B rule under OMB review

  UNITED STATES   4 Sep 20

• COVID-19: State Department broadens interview waiver, but impact...

  UNITED STATES   31 Aug 20

• Lawsuit seeks to block USCIS fee rule

  UNITED STATES   27 Aug 20

• USCIS cancels employee furloughs

  UNITED STATES   25 Aug 20

• Trump to formally nominate Chad Wolf as DHS...

  UNITED STATES   25 Aug 20

• USCIS issues guidance on DACA

  UNITED STATES   24 Aug 20

• Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to be...

  UNITED STATES   24 Aug 20

• House passes emergency bill to expand USCIS premium-processing...

  UNITED STATES   24 Aug 20

• USCIS provides temporary flexibility for certain I-9 document...

  UNITED STATES   19 Aug 20

• September Visa Bulletin: No change in EB-2, EB-3

  UNITED STATES   19 Aug 20

• COVID-19: US extends nonessential travel ban with Canada,...

  UNITED STATES   19 Aug 20

• I-9 flexible measures extended until Sept. 19

  UNITED STATES   18 Aug 20

• USCIS conducts second H-1B lottery, invites submission of...

  UNITED STATES   14 Aug 20

• Second Circuit limits scope of DHS public charge...

  UNITED STATES   12 Aug 20

• State Department releases guidance on ‘national interest exceptions’...

  UNITED STATES   12 Aug 20

• DHS, Labor Department to share information for H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   12 Aug 20

• Flexible I-9 measures set to expire next week

  UNITED STATES   12 Aug 20

• State Department to comply with court order blocking...

  UNITED STATES   7 Aug 20

• Court orders USCIS to print employment authorization documents

  UNITED STATES   5 Aug 20

• ICE to bar new, initial students at fully...

  UNITED STATES   5 Aug 20

• Executive order targets hiring practices in federal contracts

  UNITED STATES   3 Aug 20

• USCIS to apply old public charge rules while...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jul 20

• USCIS fee regulation set to take effect in...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jul 20

• Judge blocks public charge rule, citing COVID-19

  UNITED STATES   29 Jul 20

• DHS to accept DACA renewals, not new applications,...

  UNITED STATES   28 Jul 20

• USCIS to delay furloughs to end of August

  UNITED STATES   24 Jul 20

• China orders U.S. to close consulate in Chengdu

  UNITED STATES   24 Jul 20

• DHS to again allow New Yorkers to enroll...

  UNITED STATES   24 Jul 20

• USCIS fee regulation clears review

  UNITED STATES   23 Jul 20

• USCIS delayed in printing green cards, employment authorization...

  UNITED STATES   23 Jul 20

• U.S. orders closure of Chinese Consulate in Houston

  UNITED STATES   22 Jul 20

• Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to be...

  UNITED STATES   21 Jul 20

• August Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   20 Jul 20

• ICE extends flexible I-9 measures for additional 30...

  UNITED STATES   20 Jul 20

• U.S. to extend nonessential travel ban at land...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jul 20

• Flexible I-9 measures set to expire July 19

  UNITED STATES   17 Jul 20

• State Department releases announcements regarding limited exceptions to...

  UNITED STATES   16 Jul 20

• Lawsuit seeks to overturn USCIS public charge regulation

  UNITED STATES   16 Jul 20

• Business leaders urge Trump to leave DACA in...

  UNITED STATES   16 Jul 20

• ICE agrees to rescind controversial policy on foreign...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jul 20

• Consulates begin ‘phased resumption’ of visa services, depending...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jul 20

• ICE revises COVID-19 policy for foreign students attending...

  UNITED STATES   7 Jul 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Jul 20

• DHS releases agenda for coming months

  UNITED STATES   2 Jul 20

• Form I-9 temporary measures: notating remote and physical...

  UNITED STATES   1 Jul 20

• USCIS extends COVID-19 flexible measures

  UNITED STATES   1 Jul 20

• DHS increases civil monetary penalties for inflation

  UNITED STATES   30 Jun 20

• White House updates work-visa proclamation

  UNITED STATES   30 Jun 20

• USCIS funding shortfall looms this summer

  UNITED STATES   26 Jun 20

• CBP confirms Canadians not covered by latest travel...

  UNITED STATES   26 Jun 20

• Trump proclamation to suspend new temporary work visas,...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jun 20

• USCIS issues new guidance on H-1B third-party worksites,...

  UNITED STATES   19 Jun 20

• Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to terminate DACA

  UNITED STATES   18 Jun 20

• Employers, business groups urge Trump against restrictions on...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jun 20

• US extends ban on nonessential travel at land...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jun 20

• Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to be...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jun 20

• Advancement in most employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   16 Jun 20

• ICE extends Form I-9 temporary measures for additional...

  UNITED STATES   16 Jun 20

• US, Mexico, Canada to extend nonessential travel ban

  UNITED STATES   16 Jun 20

• Electronic issuance of PERM labor certifications extended through...

  UNITED STATES   16 Jun 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   12 Jun 20

• Diversity Visa lottery results now available

  UNITED STATES   10 Jun 20

• COVID-19: Labor Department ends temporary flexible filing deadlines...

  UNITED STATES   5 Jun 20

• Trump administration to suspend Chinese passenger airlines to,...

  UNITED STATES   4 Jun 20

• Proposed rule limiting stay of foreign students, exchange...

  UNITED STATES   4 Jun 20

• Reminder: H-1B cap filing period closes end of...

  UNITED STATES   3 Jun 20

• USCIS to resume premium processing for some petitions...

  UNITED STATES   29 May 20

• Proclamation issued to restrict entry of certain Chinese...

  UNITED STATES   29 May 20

• Rule that would increase USCIS filing fees undergoing...

  UNITED STATES   28 May 20

• COVID-19: Summary of current travel restrictions

  UNITED STATES   28 May 20

• Reports: Administration planning to cancel visas of some...

  UNITED STATES   28 May 20

• COVID-19: USCIS to reopen some offices, resume non-emergency...

  UNITED STATES   27 May 20

• COVID-19: Brazil entry ban amended to take effect...

  UNITED STATES   26 May 20

• COVID-19: Trump suspends travel from Brazil starting Thursday

  UNITED STATES   24 May 20

• Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to be...

  UNITED STATES   21 May 20

• June Visa Bulletin: Significant advancement in India EB-1,...

  UNITED STATES   20 May 20

• US, Canada, Mexico extend restrictions on nonessential land...

  UNITED STATES   20 May 20

• USCIS seeks emergency funding from Congress

  UNITED STATES   19 May 20

• COVID-19: Flexible I-9 compliance measures extended

  UNITED STATES   14 May 20

• COVID-19: US Embassy in India issues repatriation guidance...

  UNITED STATES   13 May 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   11 May 20

• USCIS data: RFEs for H-1B, L-1 petitions remain...

  UNITED STATES   11 May 20

• COVID-19: Employers may temporarily accept certain expired identity...

  UNITED STATES   6 May 20

• USCIS extends temporary flexible measures

  UNITED STATES   1 May 20

• Employers must use updated Form I-9, employer handbook

  UNITED STATES   29 Apr 20

• Diversity Visa lottery results delayed to June 6,...

  UNITED STATES   29 Apr 20

• May Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   24 Apr 20

• USCIS extends closures of in-person services until June...

  UNITED STATES   24 Apr 20

• CBP accepting requests for extension of satisfactory departure

  UNITED STATES   24 Apr 20

• H-1B contingency planning complicated by COVID-19

  UNITED STATES   23 Apr 20

• COVID-19: Trump issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrant...

  UNITED STATES   22 Apr 20

• COVID-19: Closure of Trusted Traveler enrollment centers extended...

  UNITED STATES   22 Apr 20

• Trump announces plans to restrict green card applicants...

  UNITED STATES   21 Apr 20

• BAL Analysis: Trump announces intent to sign executive...

  UNITED STATES   21 Apr 20

• COVID-19: US, Canada, Mexico to extend restrictions on...

  UNITED STATES   20 Apr 20

• USCIS now accepting requests from visa-waived travelers for...

  UNITED STATES   16 Apr 20

• USCIS reiterates existing authorities to excuse untimely filings,...

  UNITED STATES   13 Apr 20

• USCIS announces delays to H-1B cap processing

  UNITED STATES   13 Apr 20

• Vermont Service Center reopened

  UNITED STATES   13 Apr 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   13 Apr 20

• USCIS Vermont Service Center temporarily closed

  UNITED STATES   10 Apr 20

• Department of Labor declines to provide additional flexibility...

  UNITED STATES   9 Apr 20

• CBP reviewing requests from visa-waiver travelers to extend...

  UNITED STATES   8 Apr 20

• COVID-19: Lawsuit seeks extension of all filing deadlines...

  UNITED STATES   8 Apr 20

• H-1B cap filing period opens, 275,000 registrations received

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 20

• USCIS in-person services further suspended until May 4

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 20

• USCIS to process EAD extensions using previous biometrics

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 20

• H-1B lottery completed

  UNITED STATES   27 Mar 20

• USCIS lengthens deadlines for RFE, NOID responses

  UNITED STATES   27 Mar 20

• REAL ID deadline delayed for another year

  UNITED STATES   27 Mar 20

• USCIS in-person services remain suspended until April 7

  UNITED STATES   25 Mar 20

• PERM labor certifications to be issued electronically

  UNITED STATES   24 Mar 20

• Temporary measures in place for E-Verify procedures

  UNITED STATES   24 Mar 20

• Temporary measures announced for immigration-related filings

  UNITED STATES   20 Mar 20

• USCIS suspends premium processing for employment petitions

  UNITED STATES   20 Mar 20

• US restricts land travel from Canada, Mexico

  UNITED STATES   20 Mar 20

• Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers close

  UNITED STATES   19 Mar 20

• H-1B cap electronic registration closes tomorrow

  UNITED STATES   19 Mar 20

• State Department suspends visa services, issues worldwide Level...

  UNITED STATES   19 Mar 20

• COVID-19 update: U.S.-Canadian border, USCIS services

  UNITED STATES   18 Mar 20

• COVID-19 update: USCIS to close offices to the...

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 20

• Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to be...

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 20

• USCIS closes offices in Bay Area, State Department...

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 20

• USCIS to suspend premium processing for H-1B cap...

  UNITED STATES   16 Mar 20

• COVID-19 update: new entry restrictions take effect, embassies...

  UNITED STATES   16 Mar 20

• White House extends COVID-19 travel ban to UK,...

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 20

• Moderate advancement in some employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   13 Mar 20

• Trump declares national emergency as officials move to...

  UNITED STATES   13 Mar 20

• Trump to suspend travel from most of Europe

  UNITED STATES   11 Mar 20

• COVID-19 update: Consular services limited in Spain, Seattle...

  UNITED STATES   11 Mar 20

• BAL FAQ: COVID-19 and immigration law

  UNITED STATES   9 Mar 20

• Change in State Department’s online visa status updates...

  UNITED STATES   5 Mar 20

• TPS extended for Yemen

  UNITED STATES   3 Mar 20

• Administration bars entry to foreign nationals in Iran,...

  UNITED STATES   2 Mar 20

• H-1B electronic registration opens Sunday   

  UNITED STATES   28 Feb 20

• Supreme Court allows DHS to implement public charge...

  UNITED STATES   24 Feb 20

• H-1B registration update: Companies may begin creating myUSCIS...

  UNITED STATES   24 Feb 20

• State Department ‘public charge’ visa questionnaire approved for...

  UNITED STATES   21 Feb 20

• Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart to...

  UNITED STATES   19 Feb 20

• Public charge rule takes effect next week

  UNITED STATES   18 Feb 20

• March Visa Bulletin: Retrogression in most EB-3 categories,...

  UNITED STATES   18 Feb 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   13 Feb 20

• State Department intends to expedite public charge rule

  UNITED STATES   11 Feb 20

• USCIS provides details on attorney representation in H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   11 Feb 20

• Judge vacates DHS policy on ‘unlawful presence’ of...

  UNITED STATES   7 Feb 20

• H-1B cap update: USCIS demonstrates electronic registration process

  UNITED STATES   6 Feb 20

• DHS suspends New York residents from new enrollment...

  UNITED STATES   6 Feb 20

• USCIS to require new and updated forms under...

  UNITED STATES   5 Feb 20

• Travel bans implemented in effort to contain spread...

  GLOBAL   3 Feb 20

• Entry restrictions, health screening measures take effect for...

  UNITED STATES   3 Feb 20

• US restricts entry of travelers to stop coronavirus,...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 20

• New version of Form I-9 to be required...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 20

• USCIS to implement public charge rule Feb. 24

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 20

• Trump signs proclamation imposing new travel restrictions for...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 20

• Flights to Mainland China canceled following State Department...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 20

• Coronavirus screening may cause delays, diversions at U.S....

  UNITED STATES   29 Jan 20

• Iranian nationals no longer eligible for treaty trader,...

  UNITED STATES   29 Jan 20

• Supreme Court allows DHS to implement public charge...

  UNITED STATES   27 Jan 20

• USCIS to conduct webinar on H-1B online registration...

  UNITED STATES   24 Jan 20

• State Department to publish regulation targeting “birth tourism”

  UNITED STATES   23 Jan 20

• Dates for Filing chart to be used for...

  UNITED STATES   23 Jan 20

• USCIS lengthens timeline for regulation that will increase...

  UNITED STATES   23 Jan 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 20

• February Visa Bulletin: Limited movement in employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   17 Jan 20

• US increases visa reciprocity fees for Australian nationals

  UNITED STATES   14 Jan 20

• USCIS to formally announce opening of H-1B registration...

  UNITED STATES   8 Jan 20

• Consular services suspended in Bagdad following embassy attacks

  UNITED STATES   2 Jan 20

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   26 Dec 19

• Number of visas issued by US consulates is...

  UNITED STATES   23 Dec 19

• January Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart...

  UNITED STATES   20 Dec 19

• Government offices to close Christmas Eve

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 19

• Visa Bulletin: Minimal advancement in most employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 19

• Comment period extended to Dec. 30 for proposed...

  UNITED STATES   11 Dec 19

• USCIS to open initial H-1B registration period March...

  UNITED STATES   6 Dec 19

• USCIS releases new premium processing form without grace...

  UNITED STATES   3 Dec 19

• December Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart...

  UNITED STATES   27 Nov 19

• Injunction issued in case challenging Trump health care...

  UNITED STATES   27 Nov 19

• Court to rule on injunction of health care...

  UNITED STATES   26 Nov 19

• DHS regulatory agenda includes sweeping changes to legal...

  UNITED STATES   22 Nov 19

• US Attorney General: Multiple DUIs establish presumption of...

  UNITED STATES   21 Nov 19

• State Department reverses guidance on blanket L petitions

  UNITED STATES   18 Nov 19

• December Visa Bulletin: Limited movement in employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   18 Nov 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   15 Nov 19

• Supreme Court to hear DACA arguments Tuesday

  UNITED STATES   11 Nov 19

• Lawsuit that challenges H-4 spouses’ right to work...

  UNITED STATES   8 Nov 19

• H-1B registration fee final rule published

  UNITED STATES   8 Nov 19

• USCIS to increase immigration fees

  UNITED STATES   8 Nov 19

• Poland to be added to visa waiver program

  UNITED STATES   7 Nov 19

• H-1B registration fee rule finalized

  UNITED STATES   7 Nov 19

• USCIS director discusses upcoming H-1B registration system, other...

  UNITED STATES   6 Nov 19

• State Department updates guidance for blanket L adjudications...

  UNITED STATES   4 Nov 19

• Trump announces pick for acting DHS secretary

  UNITED STATES   4 Nov 19

• Additional USCIS petition types may be filed online

  UNITED STATES   4 Nov 19

• Court temporarily halts health insurance proclamation for immigrant...

  UNITED STATES   4 Nov 19

• Reminder: Diversity Visa registration closes Tuesday, Nov. 5

  UNITED STATES   1 Nov 19

• TPS work authorization extended for nationals of 6...

  UNITED STATES   1 Nov 19

• Health insurance proclamation set to take effect as...

  UNITED STATES   31 Oct 19

• State Department publishes draft of “public charge” questionnaire...

  UNITED STATES   31 Oct 19

• Premium processing filing fee for employment-based petitions to...

  UNITED STATES   30 Oct 19

• US to extend TPS-related work authorization for El...

  UNITED STATES   29 Oct 19

• Business leaders warn of economic impact of Trump...

  UNITED STATES   28 Oct 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   25 Oct 19

• AILA submits comments on H-1B registration regulation

  UNITED STATES   24 Oct 19

• State Department publishes proposal for “public charge” questionnaire...

  UNITED STATES   24 Oct 19

• November Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart...

  UNITED STATES   18 Oct 19

• November Visa Bulletin: Limited movement in employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   17 Oct 19

• New policy guidance could lead to greater scrutiny...

  UNITED STATES   16 Oct 19

• Enforcement of State Department ‘public charge’ rule delayed

  UNITED STATES   16 Oct 19

• USCIS releases annual stats for FY2019: H-1B, L...

  UNITED STATES   15 Oct 19

• Federal judge blocks DHS from implementing public charge...

  UNITED STATES   11 Oct 19

• Temporary Protected Status reminder for employers

  UNITED STATES   11 Oct 19

• New versions of USCIS forms published ahead of...

  UNITED STATES   10 Oct 19

• USCIS notice includes screenshot of H-1B registration tool

  UNITED STATES   10 Oct 19

• Update on public charge rule: impact on employers...

  UNITED STATES   9 Oct 19

• Immigrant visa applicants must prove health insurance coverage...

  UNITED STATES   7 Oct 19

• White House, State Department back Poland’s entry into...

  UNITED STATES   4 Oct 19

• USCIS: new H-1B registration process planned for upcoming...

  UNITED STATES   3 Oct 19

• Diversity Visa registration to open Wednesday

  UNITED STATES   27 Sep 19

• TPS reregistration opens for Syrian nationals

  UNITED STATES   23 Sep 19

• Visa Bulletin: Significant advancement in most categories, Dates...

  UNITED STATES   18 Sep 19

• H-4 EAD update: Rescission rule expected in spring

  UNITED STATES   16 Sep 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   9 Sep 19

• DHS plans to collect social media information from...

  UNITED STATES   5 Sep 19

• USCIS to propose H-1B registration fee

  UNITED STATES   3 Sep 19

• Employers may continue to use current version of...

  UNITED STATES   28 Aug 19

• Visa Bulletin update: EB-3 unavailable through September

  UNITED STATES   27 Aug 19

• USCIS issues policy guidance on work authorization for...

  UNITED STATES   23 Aug 19

• Business groups ask USCIS to confirm implementation date...

  UNITED STATES   21 Aug 19

• OPT litigation update

  UNITED STATES   20 Aug 19

• TPS update: court hearing, USCIS policy memo

  UNITED STATES   19 Aug 19

• September Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   16 Aug 19

• USCIS: Unselected H-1B cap petitions have been returned

  UNITED STATES   15 Aug 19

• H-1B fee one step closer after clearing OMB

  UNITED STATES   15 Aug 19

• September Visa Bulletin: Significant retrogression as end of...

  UNITED STATES   15 Aug 19

• DHS to issue final regulation on ‘public charge’...

  UNITED STATES   12 Aug 19

• USCIS to maintain 7 international offices, close others...

  UNITED STATES   9 Aug 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   6 Aug 19

• Temporary Protected Status again extended for Syria

  UNITED STATES   5 Aug 19

• ESTA website to be updated Monday, requiring pending...

  UNITED STATES   2 Aug 19

• ICE to begin conducting STEM OPT site visits

  UNITED STATES   1 Aug 19

• EB-5 reform targets investment thresholds, designation of low-employment...

  UNITED STATES   25 Jul 19

• Delays lengthen for family dependents as USCIS no...

  UNITED STATES   25 Jul 19

• DHS expands expedited removal

  UNITED STATES   23 Jul 19

• USCIS stats: H-1B, L requests for evidence remain...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jul 19

• Administration rejects calls to grant Temporary Protected Status...

  UNITED STATES   19 Jul 19

• August Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   16 Jul 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   15 Jul 19

• Court allows lawsuit to challenge entire OPT regulation

  UNITED STATES   11 Jul 19

• House passes bill to remove per-country limits on...

  UNITED STATES   11 Jul 19

• August Visa Bulletin: Significant retrogression as end of...

  UNITED STATES   11 Jul 19

• USCIS releases annual stats for FY2018: Approvals decline

  UNITED STATES   1 Jul 19

• Supreme Court to take up DACA case

  UNITED STATES   28 Jun 19

• USCIS closer to creating H-1B online registration system

  UNITED STATES   27 Jun 19

• USCIS winds down services abroad

  UNITED STATES   21 Jun 19

• White House memo latest indication of administration’s effort...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jun 19

• July Visa Bulletin: Limited or no movement in...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jun 19

• State Department extends Venezuelan passport validity

  UNITED STATES   12 Jun 19

• Cuccinelli named acting director of USCIS

  UNITED STATES   10 Jun 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Jun 19

• H-1B premium processing to resume Monday for all...

  UNITED STATES   7 Jun 19

• U.S. to make E-1, E-2 visas available to...

  UNITED STATES   6 Jun 19

• American Dream and Promise Act passes in House,...

  UNITED STATES   5 Jun 19

• ICE to increase fees on F and M...

  UNITED STATES   4 Jun 19

• USCIS makes clear that Form I-129 petitions with...

  UNITED STATES   4 Jun 19

• Government takes first step toward proposing H-1B registration...

  UNITED STATES   31 May 19

• Online visa application now requests social media history

  UNITED STATES   31 May 19

• Eid al-Fitr holiday will close offices, consulates

  GLOBAL   30 May 19

• TPS for Honduras, Nepal: update on employment authorization...

  UNITED STATES   29 May 19

• USCIS director Cissna resigns, Trump expected to nominate...

  UNITED STATES   29 May 19

• Tilt toward advanced-degree holders may impact employer H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   24 May 19

• DACA update: legislative movement, appeals court ruling

  UNITED STATES   24 May 19

• DHS sets regulatory agenda for coming months

  UNITED STATES   22 May 19

• USCIS now accepting online extension applications from some...

  UNITED STATES   22 May 19

• DHS warns of phone scam

  UNITED STATES   21 May 19

•  H-1B cap update: USCIS completes data entry

  UNITED STATES   17 May 19

• June Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   16 May 19

• US suspends air travel to and from Venezuela

  UNITED STATES   16 May 19

• White House announces immigration plan

  UNITED STATES   16 May 19

• Immigration services suspended as government personnel ordered to...

  UNITED STATES   15 May 19

• June Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most categories, retrogression...

  UNITED STATES   14 May 19

• Judge calls H-1B policy changes ‘very troubling’

  UNITED STATES   10 May 19

• Diversity Visa results now available

  UNITED STATES   7 May 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   6 May 19

• Court temporarily blocks change in ‘unlawful presence’ calculation...

  UNITED STATES   6 May 19

• U.S., Israel set to launch investor visa program

  ISRAEL, UNITED STATES   30 Apr 19

• 9th Circuit rules against Trump administration in challenge...

  UNITED STATES   24 Apr 19

• Processing to slow during Ramadan

  GLOBAL   23 Apr 19

• Presidential memo directs agencies to reduce visa overstays

  UNITED STATES   23 Apr 19

• Employers encouraged to consider additional options after H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   22 Apr 19

• H-1B Employer Data Hub shows high denial rates

  UNITED STATES   19 Apr 19

• USCIS: Marijuana violations prevent ‘good moral character’ showing...

  UNITED STATES   19 Apr 19

• USCIS begins issuing premium processing receipt notices for...

  UNITED STATES   16 Apr 19

• May Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in most employment-based...

  UNITED STATES   15 Apr 19

• Recent immigration raid is I-9 compliance reminder

  UNITED STATES   12 Apr 19

• H-1B petitions total 201,011, lottery completed

  UNITED STATES   11 Apr 19

• U.K. visa services down at USCIS Application Support...

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   10 Apr 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   9 Apr 19

• Re-registration period now open for South Sudan TPS...

  UNITED STATES   5 Apr 19

• Quotas reached, H-1B cap filing period closes

  UNITED STATES   5 Apr 19

• Trump administration extends ‘wind down’ period for Deferred...

  UNITED STATES   2 Apr 19

• H-4 EAD rescission rule update

  UNITED STATES   2 Apr 19

• Premium processing on H-1B cap ‘change of status’...

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 19

• H-1B petitions expected to exceed caps again as...

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 19

• H-1B compliance reminder: USCIS focusing more on targeted...

  UNITED STATES   25 Mar 19

• U.S. L-1 renewal practice shifting for Canadian applicants

  UNITED STATES   25 Mar 19

• H-1B cap premium processing: concurrent premium processing only...

  UNITED STATES   19 Mar 19

•  DOL releases guidance on H-1B notice by electronic...

  UNITED STATES   15 Mar 19

• April Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   15 Mar 19

• Trump administration to temporarily halt decision to end...

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 19

• April Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in most employment-base...

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 19

• AILA: H-1B cap premium processing announcement forthcoming

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 19

• USCIS resumes premium processing for all H-1 B...

  UNITED STATES   11 Mar 19

• Temporary Protected Status to be extended for South...

  UNITED STATES   8 Mar 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 Mar 19

• USCIS to release new Form I-539 Friday

  UNITED STATES   6 Mar 19

• DHS warns of phone and email scam

  UNITED STATES   5 Mar 19

• DHS temporarily extends temporary protected status for 4...

  UNITED STATES   1 Mar 19

• USCIS: H-1B denials, RFEs have risen sharply

  UNITED STATES   28 Feb 19

• Proposed H-4 rescission rule nears

  UNITED STATES   22 Feb 19

•  March Visa Bulletin: USCIS to use Final Action...

  UNITED STATES   15 Feb 19

• Congress passes budget, president declares national emergency

  UNITED STATES   15 Feb 19

• H-1B premium processing to resume for petitions filed...

  UNITED STATES   15 Feb 19

• USCIS to release new Form I-539, introduce biometrics...

  UNITED STATES   13 Feb 19

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   12 Feb 19

• Report: USCIS delays reach ‘crisis’ level following changes...

  UNITED STATES   6 Feb 19

• USCIS office in Moscow to close

  UNITED STATES   5 Feb 19

• USCIS, ICE step up scrutiny of foreign student...

  UNITED STATES   4 Feb 19

• 180-day deadline approaching for foreign students and exchange...

  UNITED STATES   1 Feb 19

• Venezuelan consular services unavailable in US

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 19

• US to limit H and L visa interviews...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 19

• Final H-1B lottery regulation issued

  UNITED STATES   30 Jan 19

• Progress on H-4 employment authorization rescission rule expected...

  UNITED STATES   30 Jan 19

• H-1B regulation clears last hurdle before final rule

  UNITED STATES   29 Jan 19

• USCIS’s E-Verify resumes operations with new deadline for...

  UNITED STATES   28 Jan 19

• Trump announces temporary spending measure to end shutdown

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 19

• H-1B premium processing to resume Monday

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 19

• Update on government shutdown

  UNITED STATES   24 Jan 19

• US diplomatic personnel expelled from Venezuela

  UNITED STATES   23 Jan 19

• Supreme Court unlikely to hear DACA case this...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 19

• February Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   18 Jan 19

• February Visa Bulletin: Moderate advancement in EB-1 categories,...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jan 19

• H-1B lottery rule under final review at White...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jan 19

• Consular services in Berlin suspended

  GERMANY, UNITED STATES   14 Jan 19

• Trump references H-1B changes during border wall tour

  UNITED STATES   11 Jan 19

• iCERT portal scheduled to reopen Monday

  UNITED STATES   4 Jan 19

• iCERT system hit by outage

  UNITED STATES   3 Jan 19

• Employers should plan for H-1B cap season now

  UNITED STATES   31 Dec 18

• U.S. Government on verge of partial shutdown over...

  UNITED STATES   21 Dec 18

• USCIS offices to be closed Dec. 24

  UNITED STATES   20 Dec 18

• Social Security to resume practice of sending ‘mismatch’...

  UNITED STATES   19 Dec 18

• Government shutdown would impact immigration programs, other services

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 18

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 18

• January Visa Bulletin: Advancement in EB-1 categories; USCIS...

  UNITED STATES   13 Dec 18

• FAQ: Proposed H-1B lottery reform regulation

  UNITED STATES   7 Dec 18

• Congress passes 2-week spending bill to avoid shutdown

  UNITED STATES   6 Dec 18

• USCIS offices to close nationwide on Wednesday, Dec....

  UNITED STATES   4 Dec 18

• H-1B lottery regulation to be proposed Monday

  UNITED STATES   30 Nov 18

• USCIS clarifies definition of ‘one continuous year’ for...

  UNITED STATES   30 Nov 18

• Preregistration to be required for Indian nationals traveling...

  , INDIA   27 Nov 18

• Proposed rule change for H-1B lottery process expected...

  UNITED STATES   26 Nov 18

• BAL partner comments on impact of new Labor...

  UNITED STATES   26 Nov 18

• USCIS offices closed because of wildfire, air quality

  UNITED STATES   16 Nov 18

• December Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart...

  UNITED STATES   14 Nov 18

• December Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in employment-based categories

  UNITED STATES   13 Nov 18

• FAQ: New Labor Condition Application Form

  UNITED STATES   13 Nov 18

• Group representing tech companies calls H-1B adjudication practices...

  UNITED STATES   9 Nov 18

• Second phase of USCIS ‘Notices to Appear’ policy...

  UNITED STATES   8 Nov 18

• 9th Circuit affirms preliminary injunction in DACA case,...

  UNITED STATES   8 Nov 18

• Travelers encouraged to plan now for holiday season

  UNITED STATES   6 Nov 18

• L-1 pilot program for Canadian nationals extended through...

  UNITED STATES   1 Nov 18

• Offices to close for Diwali

  GLOBAL, INDIA, SINGAPORE   1 Nov 18

• USCIS to change validity period of green card...

  UNITED STATES   31 Oct 18

• DHS to continue Temporary Protected Status for 4...

  UNITED STATES   31 Oct 18

• Trump plans executive order eliminating 14th Amendment birthright...

  UNITED STATES   30 Oct 18

• New Labor Condition Application version to be released

  UNITED STATES   30 Oct 18

• DHS outlines regulatory priorities to reform H-1B program,...

  UNITED STATES   30 Oct 18

• USCIS expected to propose H-1B lottery reforms

  UNITED STATES   25 Oct 18

• I-9 Reminder for H-1B employers: the 240-day rule

  UNITED STATES   25 Oct 18

• Bilateral social security agreement now in effect

  BRAZIL, UNITED STATES   19 Oct 18

• Canada’s legalization of marijuana could complicate entry at...

  UNITED STATES   15 Oct 18

• November Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart...

  UNITED STATES   12 Oct 18

• November Visa Bulletin: Very little movement in employment-based...

  UNITED STATES   11 Oct 18

• DHS publishes proposed regulation on ‘public charge’ inadmissibility

  UNITED STATES   10 Oct 18

• PERM, prevailing wage processing updates

  UNITED STATES   9 Oct 18

• Court blocks Trump administration from terminating TPS for...

  UNITED STATES   4 Oct 18

• Two fraudulent websites target international travelers

  GLOBAL   3 Oct 18

• Diversity Visa registration to open Wednesday

  UNITED STATES   2 Oct 18

• Preliminary deal on NAFTA to leave mobility provisions...

  UNITED STATES   1 Oct 18

• FAQ: Proposed regulation on “public charge” inadmissibility

  UNITED STATES   28 Sep 18

• Congress passes temporary spending measure including DHS funding

  UNITED STATES   27 Sep 18

• New USCIS policy on ‘Notices to Appear’ to...

  UNITED STATES   26 Sep 18

• DHS releases draft regulation to govern ‘public charge’...

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 18

• October Visa Bulletin update: Adjustment-of-status applicants to benefit...

  UNITED STATES   14 Sep 18

• October Visa Bulletin: Forward movement returns in employment-based...

  UNITED STATES   12 Sep 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   10 Sep 18

• Reminder: New RFE policy, premium processing suspension to...

  UNITED STATES   7 Sep 18

• Judge denies states’ request to halt DACA

  UNITED STATES   31 Aug 18

• USCIS to increase premium processing fee

  UNITED STATES   31 Aug 18

• CEOs sign letter opposing Trump immigration policies

  UNITED STATES   31 Aug 18

• USCIS to extend, broaden premium processing suspension

  UNITED STATES   28 Aug 18

• U.S., Mexico reach tentative agreement on trade

  MEXICO, UNITED STATES   27 Aug 18

• Temporary Protected Status re-registration period opens for Somali...

  UNITED STATES   27 Aug 18

• Judge: Government not required to accept new DACA...

  UNITED STATES   24 Aug 18

• H-4 EAD rescission rule undergoing DHS review

  UNITED STATES   21 Aug 18

• US Embassy in Nigeria to resume visa services

  NIGERIA, UNITED STATES   20 Aug 18

• USCIS issues update on STEM OPT third-party placement

  UNITED STATES   17 Aug 18

• US Embassy in Nigeria closes visa services

  NIGERIA, UNITED STATES   16 Aug 18

• USCIS extends measures to those hit by California...

  UNITED STATES   15 Aug 18

• Temporary Protected Status re-registration period opens for Yemen

  UNITED STATES   14 Aug 18

• September Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   13 Aug 18

• USCIS revises ‘unlawful presence’ policy for foreign students,...

  UNITED STATES   10 Aug 18

• September Visa Bulletin: Significant retrogression as fiscal year...

  UNITED STATES   8 Aug 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Aug 18

• Federal court reaffirms DACA ruling

  UNITED STATES   6 Aug 18

• New Zealand citizens now eligible for trade, investor...

  NEW ZEALAND, UNITED STATES   3 Aug 18

• 9th Circuit blocks Trump ‘sanctuary cities’ executive order

  UNITED STATES   2 Aug 18

• ICE audits, compliance investigations continue to increase

  UNITED STATES   31 Jul 18

• All unselected H-1B cap petitions have been returned

  UNITED STATES   30 Jul 18

• USCIS delays implementation of policy memo on ‘Notices...

  UNITED STATES   30 Jul 18

• RFEs and H-1B denials rose sharply under Trump,...

  UNITED STATES   27 Jul 18

• Hiring question do’s and don’ts in the Trump...

  UNITED STATES   24 Jul 18

• Proposed rule to focus on business visitors

  UNITED STATES   23 Jul 18

• Temporary Protected Status extended for Somalia

  UNITED STATES   20 Jul 18

• August Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   18 Jul 18

• DHS proposes fee increases for international students and...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jul 18

• USCIS to expand adjudicators’ discretion to reject applications

  UNITED STATES   16 Jul 18

• August Visa Bulletin: Cutoff priority dates announced for...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jul 18

• USCIS to commence removal proceedings against foreign nationals...

  UNITED STATES   11 Jul 18

• Judge halts enforcement of key parts of California...

  UNITED STATES   5 Jul 18

• Temporary Protected Status extended for Yemen

  UNITED STATES   5 Jul 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   3 Jul 18

• Supreme Court upholds travel ban

  UNITED STATES   26 Jun 18

• July Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   20 Jun 18

• July Visa Bulletin: Advancements in China EB-2, India...

  UNITED STATES   15 Jun 18

• Proposed rule to rescind H-4 spousal work regulation...

  UNITED STATES   8 Jun 18

• Eid al-Fitr holiday will close offices, consulates

  GLOBAL   8 Jun 18

• Phone scam targets immigrants in the U.S.

  UNITED STATES   7 Jun 18

• Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP and Deloitte UK...

  GLOBAL   6 Jun 18

• Temporary Protected Status re-registration opens for Honduras

  UNITED STATES   5 Jun 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   5 Jun 18

• State Department announces new restrictions on visa validity...

  UNITED STATES   30 May 18

• DHS publishes rule to rescind International Entrepreneur Rule

  UNITED STATES   29 May 18

• Border searches of mobile devices on the rise

  UNITED STATES   25 May 18

• DHS outlines regulatory priorities in semiannual agenda

  UNITED STATES   25 May 18

• DHS proposed rule to rescind International Entrepreneur Rule...

  UNITED STATES   25 May 18

• USCIS to resend I-751 biometrics notices after error 

  UNITED STATES   24 May 18

• Temporary Protected Status re-registration opens for Nepal

  UNITED STATES   22 May 18

• Form I-9 audits and employer worksite enforcement investigations...

  UNITED STATES   16 May 18

• USCIS completes data entry for H-1B cap petitions

  UNITED STATES   15 May 18

• USCIS to recall thousands of green cards printed...

  UNITED STATES   15 May 18

• Diversity Visa results to be available May 15

  UNITED STATES   14 May 18

• Students, exchange visitors to face stricter calculation of...

  UNITED STATES   11 May 18

• DACA update: 7 states sue to force an...

  UNITED STATES   11 May 18

• June Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   11 May 18

• June Visa Bulletin: No advancements in EB categories

  UNITED STATES   10 May 18

• Rule to rescind International Entrepreneur Rule expected soon

  UNITED STATES   8 May 18

• USCIS to begin using restricted delivery service for...

  UNITED STATES   8 May 18

• DHS to end Temporary Protected Status for Honduras

  UNITED STATES   4 May 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   4 May 18

• Update on USCIS policy agenda

  UNITED STATES   27 Apr 18

• USCIS says STEM OPT students can’t work at...

  UNITED STATES   27 Apr 18

• DHS to end Temporary Protected Status for Nepal

  UNITED STATES   27 Apr 18

• Employers encouraged to consider additional options after H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   26 Apr 18

• Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump travel ban

  UNITED STATES   25 Apr 18

• Federal court may order DHS to resume DACA...

  UNITED STATES   25 Apr 18

• Reminder: California immigration laws remain in effect despite...

  UNITED STATES   24 Apr 18

• Processing to slow during Ramadan

    24 Apr 18

• May Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   23 Apr 18

• USCIS issues first receipts for H-1B cap cases

  UNITED STATES   20 Apr 18

• Summer travel season lengthens wait times for U.S....

  INDIA, UNITED STATES   19 Apr 18

• H-1B petitions total 190,098, lottery completed

  UNITED STATES   12 Apr 18

• May Visa Bulletin: Slight advancements in China EB-2,...

  UNITED STATES   11 Apr 18

• U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Chad

  UNITED STATES   11 Apr 18

• Quotas reached, H-1B cap filing period closes

  UNITED STATES   6 Apr 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   4 Apr 18

• USCIS issues policy memo on multiple H-1B petitions...

  UNITED STATES   3 Apr 18

• Trump administration to end Deferred Enforced Departure for...

  UNITED STATES   2 Apr 18

• H-1B cap filing opens; petitions expected to exceed...

  UNITED STATES   2 Apr 18

• State Department to request additional social media, personal...

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 18

• Russia to expel U.S. diplomats, close consulate in...

  RUSSIAN FEDERATION, UNITED STATES   29 Mar 18

• ICE launches new online portal for F-1, M-1...

  UNITED STATES   28 Mar 18

• Pilot program to launch for Canadian L-1 applicants...

  UNITED STATES   27 Mar 18

• US expels Russian diplomats, closes consulate in Seattle

  UNITED STATES   26 Mar 18

• Offices to close for Easter holidays

    26 Mar 18

• Premium processing suspended for H-1B cap cases

  UNITED STATES   20 Mar 18

• Expedited E-2 visa program closes for French applicants

  UNITED STATES   20 Mar 18

• Reports: Trump preparing visa restrictions aimed at China

  UNITED STATES   16 Mar 18

• April Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 18

• April Visa Bulletin: Cutoff priority dates announced for...

  UNITED STATES   13 Mar 18

• US files suit to stop 3 California immigration...

  UNITED STATES   8 Mar 18

• PERM system update affects account access

  UNITED STATES   8 Mar 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Mar 18

• TPS re-registration period set for Syrian nationals

  UNITED STATES   5 Mar 18

• DHS to delay rule to repeal H-4 regulation...

  UNITED STATES   1 Mar 18

• ICE confirms immigration sweeps in Northern California

  UNITED STATES   28 Feb 18

• Supreme Court denies request to fast track DACA...

  UNITED STATES   26 Feb 18

• USCIS to require additional information for H-1B third-party...

  UNITED STATES   23 Feb 18

• March Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   21 Feb 18

• Appeals court hears arguments in STEM-OPT case

  UNITED STATES   20 Feb 18

• Passport acceptance fee to increase

  UNITED STATES   19 Feb 18

• 4th Circuit rules against latest travel ban

  UNITED STATES   16 Feb 18

• Senate vote signals end of DACA

  UNITED STATES   15 Feb 18

• California AG releases guidance to employers on Immigrant...

  UNITED STATES   15 Feb 18

• March Visa Bulletin: EB-2, EB-3 categories advance modestly

  UNITED STATES   12 Feb 18

• Spending agreement ends hours-long shutdown

  UNITED STATES   9 Feb 18

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Feb 18

• Trump signs memorandum to establish new vetting center

  UNITED STATES   6 Feb 18

• Compliance initiatives launched for travelers on Visa Waiver...

  UNITED STATES   6 Feb 18

• Temporary Protected Status extended for Syria

  UNITED STATES   1 Feb 18

• FAQ: How U.S. Companies Should Prepare for Possible...

  UNITED STATES   30 Jan 18

• H-1B cap season details confirmed

  UNITED STATES   26 Jan 18

• Trump offers protection for Dreamers in exchange for...

  UNITED STATES   26 Jan 18

• ‘I-Squared’ immigration bill re-introduced in the Senate

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 18

• Path forward on legislative relief for Dreamers remains...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 18

• Supreme Court to decide travel ban legality

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 18

• Senate votes to end shutdown

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 18

• Some immigration functions suspended as government shuts down

  UNITED STATES   20 Jan 18

• Government on verge of shutdown that would impact...

  UNITED STATES   19 Jan 18

• TPS re-registration period set for Haiti

  UNITED STATES   19 Jan 18

• California bracing for major immigration sweep

  UNITED STATES   18 Jan 18

• TPS re-registration period set for Salvadorans

  UNITED STATES   18 Jan 18

• February Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jan 18

• High volume expected as employers gear up for...

  UNITED STATES   17 Jan 18

• February Visa Bulletin: EB-2, EB-3 categories advance

  UNITED STATES   16 Jan 18

• Government appeals DACA ruling, negotiations continue as budget...

  UNITED STATES   16 Jan 18

• Federal court halts termination of DACA program

  UNITED STATES   10 Jan 18

• ICE conducts massive immigration check at 7-Eleven stores

  UNITED STATES   10 Jan 18

• USCIS confirms it is not pursuing policy to...

  UNITED STATES   9 Jan 18

• States get extension to comply with REAL ID...

  UNITED STATES   9 Jan 18

• DHS to terminate Temporary Protected Status for El...

  EL SALVADOR, UNITED STATES   8 Jan 18

• PERM, PWD processing updates

  UNITED STATES   3 Jan 18

• Reports of changes to H-1B extensions in 2018

  UNITED STATES   2 Jan 18

• U.S., Turkey to resume regular visa issuance

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   29 Dec 17

• DHS to begin process to terminate H-4 spousal...

  UNITED STATES   26 Dec 17

• Congress averts shutdown with short-term spending bill

  UNITED STATES   22 Dec 17

• Changes to F-1 OPT program appear likely in...

  UNITED STATES   20 Dec 17

• USCIS policy on TN classification of economists could...

  UNITED STATES   19 Dec 17

• TPS reregistration period set for Nicaragua, Honduras

  UNITED STATES   19 Dec 17

• January Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 17

• DHS to review visa-waiver countries

  UNITED STATES   15 Dec 17

• DHS moves to implement International Entrepreneur Rule while...

  UNITED STATES   15 Dec 17

• DHS plans sweeping changes to high-skilled immigration programs...

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 17

• January Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in EB-2, EB-3...

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 17

• REAL ID Act may affect some US air...

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 17

• Holidays to slow processing

    13 Dec 17

• Marijuana legalization and immigration: facts for foreign nationals

  UNITED STATES   12 Dec 17

• Congress averts shutdown with 2-week spending bill

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 17

• Worldwide protests after US acknowledges Jerusalem as capital...

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 17

• PERM, PWD processing updates

  UNITED STATES   7 Dec 17

• Turkish consulates in U.S. resume visa issuance, but...

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   7 Dec 17

• Senate confirms new DHS secretary

  UNITED STATES   6 Dec 17

• Visa services at 3 Russian consulates to resume

  RUSSIAN FEDERATION, UNITED STATES   6 Dec 17

• Court vacates DHS rule delaying Obama-era immigrant entrepreneur...

  UNITED STATES   5 Dec 17

• Supreme Court allows travel ban to take effect

  UNITED STATES   4 Dec 17

• What a government shutdown under Trump would mean...

  UNITED STATES   4 Dec 17

• December Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   22 Nov 17

• Singapore passport leads world in visa-free access

  , SINGAPORE   22 Nov 17

• Turkey limits sticker visas upon entry to US...

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   22 Nov 17

• Trump administration moves to end Entrepreneur Rule

  UNITED STATES   21 Nov 17

• Temporary Protected Status to end for Haiti

  HAITI, UNITED STATES   21 Nov 17

• Decision on H-4 spousal work regulation expected soon

  UNITED STATES   17 Nov 17

• BAL joins coalition to support Dreamers legislation

  UNITED STATES   17 Nov 17

• USCIS will allow some DACA renewal applicants to...

  UNITED STATES   17 Nov 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   15 Nov 17

• H-1B bill passes House Judiciary Committee

  UNITED STATES   15 Nov 17

• December Visa Bulletin: EB-2, EB-3 categories to advance...

  UNITED STATES   13 Nov 17

• Turkey restarts visa issuance, but only in limited...

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   10 Nov 17

• Trump administration implements Cuba restrictions

  CUBA, UNITED STATES   8 Nov 17

• DHS to end TPS for Nicaragua, needs more...

  UNITED STATES   7 Nov 17

• U.S., Turkey resume nonimmigrant visa issuance

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   7 Nov 17

• Trump calls for end to Diversity Visa Lottery

  UNITED STATES   1 Nov 17

• Trusted traveler programs expanded

  TAIWAN, UNITED STATES   1 Nov 17

• State Department adjusts Diversity Visa Lottery registration period

  UNITED STATES   1 Nov 17

• USCIS to streamline H-1B site visits in response...

  UNITED STATES   26 Oct 17

• Reversing longstanding policy, USCIS raises burden of proof...

  UNITED STATES   24 Oct 17

• ICE to quadruple workplace inspections

  UNITED STATES   18 Oct 17

• Second judge rules against letting travel restrictions take...

  UNITED STATES   18 Oct 17

• Judge orders halt to new travel restrictions

  UNITED STATES   17 Oct 17

• Offices to close for Diwali

  GLOBAL, INDIA, SINGAPORE   17 Oct 17

• November Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   16 Oct 17

• November Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in EB-2, EB-3...

  UNITED STATES   12 Oct 17

• Kirstjen Nielsen nominated to head DHS

  UNITED STATES   12 Oct 17

• Labor Department sets new employer questionnaire requirements for...

  UNITED STATES   11 Oct 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   11 Oct 17

• BAL Analysis: White House immigration priorities — 5...

  UNITED STATES   9 Oct 17

• U.S., Turkey suspend visa issuance

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   9 Oct 17

• Senate confirms Cissna nomination for USCIS

  UNITED STATES   6 Oct 17

• Premium processing resumes for all H-1B petitions

  UNITED STATES   3 Oct 17

• DACA deadline nears as work on legislation continues

  UNITED STATES   3 Oct 17

• Premium processing for all H-1Bs may resume by...

  UNITED STATES   28 Sep 17

• FAQ: H-1B cases and requests for evidence

  UNITED STATES   28 Sep 17

• Comparison of proposed bills to protect undocumented youth

  UNITED STATES   27 Sep 17

• Reports: DHS planning new travel restrictions on several...

  UNITED STATES   22 Sep 17

• DHS to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Sudan

  UNITED STATES   22 Sep 17

• Temporary protected status extended for South Sudan

  UNITED STATES   21 Sep 17

• USCIS offices close as Hurricane Maria moves across...

  UNITED STATES   20 Sep 17

• Premium processing of H-1B cap cases now available

  UNITED STATES   18 Sep 17

• October Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   15 Sep 17

• Uptick in advance parole denials requires additional planning...

  UNITED STATES   15 Sep 17

• Visa fraud presumption of willfulness broadened

  UNITED STATES   15 Sep 17

• Diversity Visa Lottery to begin accepting applicants Oct....

  UNITED STATES   15 Sep 17

• Student nonimmigrant intent to be scrutinized

  UNITED STATES   14 Sep 17

• DACA renewal deadline nears, legislative deal in the...

  UNITED STATES   14 Sep 17

• USCIS extends special measures to those hit by...

  UNITED STATES   13 Sep 17

• October Visa Bulletin: EB-1 China, India to become...

  UNITED STATES   12 Sep 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   12 Sep 17

• USCIS offices close in parts of Florida as...

  UNITED STATES   7 Sep 17

• U.S. State Department renews travel alert for Europe

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   6 Sep 17

• Trump ends DACA program

  UNITED STATES   5 Sep 17

• US orders closures of Russian consulate in San...

  UNITED STATES   31 Aug 17

• Effects of Hurricane Harvey on USCIS offices, special...

  UNITED STATES   31 Aug 17

• White House weighs ending or limiting J-1 internship/trainee...

  UNITED STATES   29 Aug 17

• Employment-based green card applicants will be subject to...

  UNITED STATES   28 Aug 17

• USCIS increases scrutiny of H-1B petitions for entry-level...

  UNITED STATES   28 Aug 17

• NAFTA talks set to move forward after Trump...

  CANADA, MEXICO, UNITED STATES   24 Aug 17

• US Embassy, consulates in Russia to suspend nonimmigrant...

  UNITED STATES   21 Aug 17

• Offices to close for Eid al-Adha

  GLOBAL, SAUDI ARABIA   21 Aug 17

• September Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   11 Aug 17

• Labor Department updates PERM processing times

  UNITED STATES   11 Aug 17

• September Visa Bulletin: Advancement across most EB-2, EB-3...

  UNITED STATES   9 Aug 17

• Labor Department updates prevailing wage processing times

  UNITED STATES   8 Aug 17

• Update: Visa delivery rules continue to change

  INDIA, UNITED STATES   3 Aug 17

• Trump supports Senate bill to reduce legal immigration...

  UNITED STATES   2 Aug 17

• Third-party visa pick-up to be restricted by new...

  INDIA, UNITED STATES   28 Jul 17

• Premium processing resumed for universities, research institutions

  UNITED STATES   25 Jul 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   24 Jul 17

• USCIS completes return of unselected H-1B cap petitions

  UNITED STATES   19 Jul 17

• Supreme Court affirms travel ban exemptions for grandparents,...

  UNITED STATES   19 Jul 17

• Travel ban update: Court rules grandparents, other relatives...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jul 17

• USCIS to release new Form I-9 Monday, to...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jul 17

• August Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jul 17

• August Visa Bulletin: Priority cutoff dates imposed in...

  UNITED STATES   11 Jul 17

• Administration delays, signals intent to scrap Entrepreneur Rule

  UNITED STATES   10 Jul 17

• India added to Global Entry Program

  INDIA, UNITED STATES   7 Jul 17

• Trump administration considers moving visa issuance function to...

  UNITED STATES   6 Jul 17

• Limited travel restrictions set to take effect

  UNITED STATES   29 Jun 17

• FAQ: The Supreme Court and President Trump’s Executive...

  UNITED STATES   28 Jun 17

• Supreme Court leaves travel ban injunction in place...

  UNITED STATES   26 Jun 17

• Future of International Entrepreneur Rule remains uncertain

  UNITED STATES   23 Jun 17

• Executive Order drops Obama-era goal on expedited visa...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jun 17

• Trump orders new Cuba restrictions

  CUBA, UNITED STATES   16 Jun 17

• July Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   15 Jun 17

• Labor Department signals it will increase investigations, review...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jun 17

• 9th Circuit rules against Trump Executive Order

  UNITED STATES   13 Jun 17

• July Visa Bulletin: China EB-3 to retrogress, EB-2...

  UNITED STATES   9 Jun 17

• USCIS adopts ruling on H-1B advanced degrees

  UNITED STATES   5 Jun 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   5 Jun 17

• State Department introduces ‘extreme vetting’ questions

  UNITED STATES   2 Jun 17

• Administration asks Supreme Court to review travel ruling

  UNITED STATES   2 Jun 17

• Entrepreneur rule sent to OMB for review, could...

  UNITED STATES   1 Jun 17

• Fourth Circuit upholds halt to Trump Executive Order

  UNITED STATES   25 May 17

• Biometrics appointments booked up, delays possible

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   24 May 17

• UK raises threat level following Manchester attack

  UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL   23 May 17

• June Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   16 May 17

• USCIS warns of new scam targeting immigrants

  UNITED STATES   16 May 17

• Processing to slow during Ramadan

  GLOBAL   15 May 17

• Photo requirements strictly enforced at Chinese consulates

  CHINA, UNITED STATES   11 May 17

• June Visa Bulletin: Cutoff priority dates announced for...

  UNITED STATES   9 May 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 May 17

• EU will not impose visa requirement on U.S....

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   5 May 17

• Argentina added to Global Entry Program

  ARGENTINA, UNITED STATES   5 May 17

• State Department moves to implement ‘extreme vetting’ policies

  UNITED STATES   4 May 17

• USCIS announces completion of H-1B cap lottery, return...

  UNITED STATES   3 May 17

• State Department renews travel alert for Europe

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   2 May 17

• Employers encouraged to consider additional options after H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   28 Apr 17

• Analysis: Immigration impact of a U.S. withdrawal from...

  UNITED STATES   26 Apr 17

• Diversity Visa results available May 2

  UNITED STATES   26 Apr 17

• DHS warns of scam targeting immigrants

  UNITED STATES   26 Apr 17

• Court dismisses claims against STEM OPT regulation

  UNITED STATES   20 Apr 17

• May Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   20 Apr 17

• USCIS to adopt appellate ruling on EB-2 qualifications

  UNITED STATES   19 Apr 17

• Some premium processing fees returned; extent of delays...

  UNITED STATES   19 Apr 17

• Trump signs “Buy American, Hire American” executive order

  UNITED STATES   18 Apr 17

• H-1B petitions total 199,000, lottery completed

  UNITED STATES   17 Apr 17

• Appeals panel: L-1B employment contracts must meet federal,...

  UNITED STATES   14 Apr 17

• Easter holidays to close offices

  GLOBAL   12 Apr 17

• May Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement in most categories

  UNITED STATES   11 Apr 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   11 Apr 17

• Analysis: H-1B anti-fraud initiatives

  UNITED STATES   10 Apr 17

• Analysis: Revised H-1B eligibility standards

  UNITED STATES   10 Apr 17

• Trump to nominate new USCIS director

  UNITED STATES   10 Apr 17

• H-1B cap filing closes as quotas are reached

  UNITED STATES   7 Apr 17

• VFS Global to assume responsibility for Dutch visa...

  NETHERLANDS, UNITED STATES   6 Apr 17

• USCIS announces measures to combat H-1B fraud and...

  UNITED STATES   3 Apr 17

• DHS considering revision to H-4 regulation

  UNITED STATES   3 Apr 17

• H-1B cap filing opens; petitions expected to exceed...

  UNITED STATES   3 Apr 17

• USCIS issues policy narrowing H-1B eligibility for computer...

  UNITED STATES   3 Apr 17

• Litigation challenging STEM OPT regulation moves forward

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 17

• Latest developments for H-4 spousal work regulation

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 17

• State Department directs increased security measures to implement...

  UNITED STATES   23 Mar 17

• Security measures advised in wake of London attack

  UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL   22 Mar 17

• U.S., U.K. announce restrictions on laptops, other devises...

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   21 Mar 17

• Trump administration to appeal ruling on revised Executive...

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 17

• April Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 17

• Judge orders stop to Executive Order on travel

  UNITED STATES   15 Mar 17

• Executive Order set to take effect as courts...

  UNITED STATES   15 Mar 17

• USCIS offices closed, flights canceled due to storm

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 17

• As government steps up enforcement, carrying proper documents...

  UNITED STATES   13 Mar 17

• April Visa Bulletin: Significant advancement for China and...

  UNITED STATES   9 Mar 17

• Hawaii sues to stop implementation of revised Executive...

  UNITED STATES   8 Mar 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 Mar 17

• Suspension of premium processing could cause disruption for...

  UNITED STATES   7 Mar 17

• Update: FAQ on suspension of H-1B Premium Processing

  UNITED STATES   6 Mar 17

• Trump signs revised travel ban

  UNITED STATES   6 Mar 17

• USCIS to suspend H-1B premium processing beginning April...

  UNITED STATES   3 Mar 17

• European Parliament urges visa requirement for U.S. travelers

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   2 Mar 17

• UK’s Super Priority visa service expanded to additional...

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   27 Feb 17

• Trump to issue new Executive Order

  UNITED STATES   17 Feb 17

• March Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   15 Feb 17

• Ninth Circuit upholds pause on Trump executive order

  UNITED STATES   9 Feb 17

• Sessions sworn in as attorney general

  UNITED STATES   9 Feb 17

• Offices closed, flights canceled due to storm

  UNITED STATES   9 Feb 17

• March Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement for China and...

  UNITED STATES   8 Feb 17

• Ninth Circuit panel hears arguments on travel ban

  UNITED STATES   7 Feb 17

• State Department reinstates canceled visas following court order

  UNITED STATES   4 Feb 17

• Judge orders nationwide restraining order against Trump travel...

  UNITED STATES   3 Feb 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   2 Feb 17

• CBP clarification could benefit dual nationals subject to...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 17

• Trump moves toward signing Executive Order on high-skilled...

  UNITED STATES   31 Jan 17

• DHS to exempt lawful permanent residents from Trump...

  UNITED STATES   29 Jan 17

• Executive Order to ban nationals of seven countries...

  UNITED STATES   27 Jan 17

• Trump Executive Order Suspending Visa Interview Waiver Program

  UNITED STATES   27 Jan 17

• Trump Executive Order Banning Nationals of Seven Countries

  UNITED STATES   27 Jan 17

• Trump signs executive orders on border wall, sanctuary...

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 17

• February Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 17

• Trump assumes the presidency

  UNITED STATES   20 Jan 17

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   20 Jan 17

• Employers must use new Form I-9 starting Jan....

  UNITED STATES   19 Jan 17

• DOJ finalizes anti-discrimination immigration regulation

  UNITED STATES   18 Jan 17

• DHS releases final International Entrepreneur Rule

  UNITED STATES   13 Jan 17

• Obama announces end to visa-free residency for Cubans

  CUBA, UNITED STATES   13 Jan 17

• February Visa Bulletin: India EB-2, EB-3 categories to...

  UNITED STATES   10 Jan 17

• Final hurdle cleared for reciprocal investor visa programs

  ISRAEL, UNITED STATES   9 Jan 17

• Temporary protected status extended for Yemen

  UNITED STATES   4 Jan 17

• USCIS will accept most old immigration forms through...

  UNITED STATES   29 Dec 16

• New national interest standard adopted for waiving EB-2...

  UNITED STATES   29 Dec 16

• USCIS releases new versions of immigration forms

  UNITED STATES   23 Dec 16

• Final rule eliminates special registration program for certain...

  UNITED STATES   23 Dec 16

• January Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   21 Dec 16

• Employers should begin planning for H-1B cap season

  UNITED STATES   20 Dec 16

• Higher filing fees take effect Dec. 23

  UNITED STATES   15 Dec 16

• Immigration programs extended through April 28

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 16

• Holidays to slow processing

  GLOBAL   13 Dec 16

• January Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 and China EB-2,...

  UNITED STATES   12 Dec 16

• Bipartisan bill proposes to give Dreamers 3-year protected...

  UNITED STATES   12 Dec 16

• Fake U.S. Embassy shut down after 10 years

  GHANA, UNITED STATES   12 Dec 16

• Trump picks DHS secretary

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 16

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 16

• In-Depth: Job portability regulation for high-skilled foreign workers

  UNITED STATES   29 Nov 16

• State Department issues travel alert for Europe

  EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   23 Nov 16

• Regulation on improving job portability for high-skilled foreign...

  UNITED STATES   17 Nov 16

• German Consulate in Los Angeles to close temporarily

  GERMANY, UNITED STATES   16 Nov 16

• USCIS publishes new Form I-9 effective in January

  UNITED STATES   14 Nov 16

• December Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart...

  UNITED STATES   14 Nov 16

• The U.S. election and high-skilled immigration reform

  UNITED STATES   9 Nov 16

• December Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 and China EB-2,...

  UNITED STATES   9 Nov 16

• Labor Department taking longer to process private survey...

  UNITED STATES   7 Nov 16

• Program for Chinese travelers now accepting enrollments

  CHINA, UNITED STATES   4 Nov 16

• Land travelers may apply online for provisional I-94...

  UNITED STATES   28 Oct 16

• Regulation improving job portability for high-skilled foreign workers...

  UNITED STATES   26 Oct 16

• Temporary Protected Status extended for Nepalese nationals

  UNITED STATES   26 Oct 16

• California employers face new penalties for I-9 violations

  UNITED STATES   25 Oct 16

• Immigration fees set to increase

  UNITED STATES   24 Oct 16

• Visa appointment wait times improving with end of...

  INDIA, UNITED STATES   24 Oct 16

• EVUS requirement to take effect for Chinese travelers...

  UNITED STATES   20 Oct 16

• Diversity Visa lottery application period closes Nov. 7

  UNITED STATES   19 Oct 16

• Court dismisses lawsuit challenging H-4 work authorization

  UNITED STATES   19 Oct 16

• BAL submits formal comments on International Entrepreneur Rule

  UNITED STATES   18 Oct 16

• Offices to close for Diwali

  INDIA, SINGAPORE   17 Oct 16

• November Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing will...

  UNITED STATES   15 Oct 16

• Labor Department updates prevailing wage processing times

  UNITED STATES   14 Oct 16

• November Visa Bulletin: Advancements in India EB-2, China...

  UNITED STATES   13 Oct 16

• Labor Department updates PERM processing times

  UNITED STATES   7 Oct 16

• Hurricane closes USCIS offices in Florida, South Carolina

  UNITED STATES   6 Oct 16

• Diversity Visa Lottery opens for applications

  UNITED STATES   4 Oct 16

• Supreme Court declines to rehear immigration case

  UNITED STATES   4 Oct 16

• Immigration programs extended through Dec. 9

  UNITED STATES   29 Sep 16

• Congress expected to approve short-term spending bill

  UNITED STATES   28 Sep 16

• State Department issues security message on possible attacks

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   26 Sep 16

• Temporary Protected Status extended for Guinea, Liberia, Sierra...

  UNITED STATES   23 Sep 16

• Payroll withholding required for new H-1B employees

  UNITED STATES   22 Sep 16

• October Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing will...

  UNITED STATES   21 Sep 16

• Diversity Visa Lottery to begin accepting applicants Oct....

  UNITED STATES   19 Sep 16

• Four immigration programs up for Congressional reauthorization

  UNITED STATES   19 Sep 16

• Vietnam begins issuing 1-year visas to US travelers

  UNITED STATES, VIET NAM   15 Sep 16

• PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

  UNITED STATES   9 Sep 16

• October Visa Bulletin: Significant advancements across categories as...

  UNITED STATES   8 Sep 16

• Reciprocity fee eliminated for US citizens

  ARGENTINA, UNITED STATES   2 Sep 16

• Offices to close for Eid al-Adha

  GLOBAL   1 Sep 16

• Delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend

  CANADA, UNITED STATES   29 Aug 16

• USCIS proposes new rule on parole for foreign...

  UNITED STATES   26 Aug 16

• Immigration relief available for Louisiana flood victims

  UNITED STATES   19 Aug 16

• Mandatory e-filing of dependent renewals now enforced in...

  UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED STATES   18 Aug 16

• September Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 and EB-3 to...

  UNITED STATES   8 Aug 16

• Pilot program aims to streamline US applications

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   5 Aug 16

• Zika travel advisory issued for area in Florida

  UNITED STATES   2 Aug 16

• Temporary Protected Status extended for Syria

  SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC, UNITED STATES   1 Aug 16

• Deadline for 7-month STEM OPT extension is Aug....

  UNITED STATES   1 Aug 16

• New penalties for illegal employment, other violations to...

  UNITED STATES   29 Jul 16

• UK citizens may enroll in Global Entry at...

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   28 Jul 16

• Colombia added to Global Entry Program

  COLOMBIA, UNITED STATES   27 Jul 16

• US nationals exempt from insurance requirement

  SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED STATES   21 Jul 16

• Administration asks Supreme Court to rehear immigration case

  UNITED STATES   19 Jul 16

• U.S. warns of travel to Turkey after failed...

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   18 Jul 16

• Vigilance urged as France may move to bolster...

  FRANCE, UNITED STATES   15 Jul 16

• Streamlined visa application system launches in US

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   14 Jul 16

• Visa-waiver reciprocity deadline nears

  CANADA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES   11 Jul 16

• August Visa Bulletin: Cutoff priority dates announced for...

  UNITED STATES   11 Jul 16

• Temporary Protected Status extended for El Salvador

  UNITED STATES   8 Jul 16

• USCIS completes return of unselected H-1B cap petitions

  UNITED STATES   8 Jul 16

• Bilateral ‘Trusted Traveler’ program launched

  SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES   29 Jun 16

• Supreme Court upholds ruling against Obama immigration plan

  UNITED STATES   23 Jun 16

• Colorado repeals state employment verification law

  UNITED STATES   16 Jun 16

• Eid al-Fitr holiday will close offices, consulates

  GLOBAL   15 Jun 16

• July Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   13 Jun 16

• July Visa Bulletin: Modest advancements in most EB-3...

  UNITED STATES   8 Jun 16

• H1-B visa fraud case is compliance reminder

  UNITED STATES   7 Jun 16

• Class action lawsuit challenges H-1B selection process

  UNITED STATES   6 Jun 16

• State Department issues travel alert for Europe

  UNITED STATES   1 Jun 16

• State Department offering second passports with longer validity

  UNITED STATES   31 May 16

• AILA seeks increased transparency in H-1B lottery

  UNITED STATES   27 May 16

• U.S. Embassy suspends business visa processing

  UNITED STATES, VENEZUELA   25 May 16

• Tennessee adopts mandatory E-Verify law

  UNITED STATES   23 May 16

• Offices to shorten business hours, slow processing during...

  GLOBAL   18 May 16

• June Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   18 May 16

• Visa Waiver Program travelers reminded to hold e-passports

  UNITED STATES   18 May 16

• Court dismisses lawsuit over Visa Bulletin

  UNITED STATES   17 May 16

• Temporary Protected Status extended for Honduras, Nicaragua

  UNITED STATES   16 May 16

• Court dismisses tech union’s challenge to STEM OPT...

  UNITED STATES   13 May 16

• June Visa Bulletin: India EB-2, China EB-2, EB-3...

  UNITED STATES   6 May 16

• ESTA validity for Greek citizens reduced to 1...

  UNITED STATES   5 May 16

• USCIS proposes immigration fee increases

  UNITED STATES   4 May 16

• STEM OPT regulation to take effect May 10

  UNITED STATES   2 May 16

• USCIS completes data entry of H-1B cap petitions

  UNITED STATES   2 May 16

• Diversity Visa lottery results available May 3

  UNITED STATES   28 Apr 16

• State Department grants consular officials visa revocation authority...

  UNITED STATES   26 Apr 16

• H-1B cap premium processing to begin May 12

  UNITED STATES   22 Apr 16

• Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Obama immigration...

  UNITED STATES   20 Apr 16

• May Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   19 Apr 16

• U.S. Consulate in Toronto to limit third-country nationals’...

  UNITED STATES   19 Apr 16

• Employers encouraged to consider additional options after H-1B...

  UNITED STATES   18 Apr 16

• USCIS Houston office closed due to flooding

  UNITED STATES   18 Apr 16

• May Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Philippines to advance 3...

  UNITED STATES   12 Apr 16

• USCIS: H-1B petitions top 236,000, lottery completed

  UNITED STATES   12 Apr 16

• H-1B cap filing period closes; USCIS to conduct...

  UNITED STATES   7 Apr 16

• New visa and immigration fee schedule proposed

  UNITED STATES   6 Apr 16

• H-1B cap filing opens; USCIS expects petitions to...

  UNITED STATES   1 Apr 16

• Current I-9 Form to be effective beyond March...

  UNITED STATES   31 Mar 16

• USCIS casework transfer to affect some H-1B and...

  UNITED STATES   30 Mar 16

• Visa Waiver Program e-passport requirement takes effect April...

  UNITED STATES   28 Mar 16

• Final guidance released on job portability during green...

  UNITED STATES   21 Mar 16

• Electronic passports required for Visa Waiver Program travelers

  UNITED STATES   17 Mar 16

• Electronic system announced for Chinese nationals holding 10-year...

  CHINA, UNITED STATES   17 Mar 16

• H-1B cap premium processing schedule announced

  UNITED STATES   16 Mar 16

• April Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   14 Mar 16

• April Visa Bulletin: EB-3 China to advance by...

  UNITED STATES   9 Mar 16

• DHS releases final STEM OPT regulation

  UNITED STATES   9 Mar 16

• State Department issues updated travel caution

  UNITED STATES   7 Mar 16

• India challenges H-1B, L-1 visa fees in trade...

  UNITED STATES   4 Mar 16

• DHS to launch fast-track program for employers

  UNITED STATES   3 Mar 16

• 2 bills introduced to restrict H-1B visas

  UNITED STATES   29 Feb 16

• DHS expands Visa Waiver Program restrictions to 3...

  UNITED STATES   19 Feb 16

• Rule to benefit E-3, H-1B1, CW-1 workers takes...

  UNITED STATES   16 Feb 16

• H-1B extension applications experiencing delays

  UNITED STATES   15 Feb 16

• March Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   11 Feb 16

• STEM OPT rule under final review

  UNITED STATES   9 Feb 16

• March Visa Bulletin: EB-3 China and EB-2 China...

  UNITED STATES   8 Feb 16

• Travelers advised over Zika virus

  UNITED STATES   4 Feb 16

• Labor Department: iCERT technical issues causing delays

  UNITED STATES   29 Jan 16

• DHS to provide full report on Visa Waiver...

  UNITED STATES   29 Jan 16

• Officials urge Americans with expiring passports to ‘Apply...

  UNITED STATES   27 Jan 16

• Prevailing wage determinations taking longer than normal

  UNITED STATES   26 Jan 16

• Delays expected due to blizzard

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 16

• Judge grants DHS additional time to finalize STEM...

  UNITED STATES   25 Jan 16

• USCIS draft policy memo would give O-1 visa...

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 16

• DHS grants extension on REAL ID act

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 16

• Visa Waiver Program restrictions take effect

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 16

• Offices closed, flights canceled due to storm

  UNITED STATES   22 Jan 16

• Court to hear oral arguments in OPT lawsuit

  UNITED STATES   20 Jan 16

• Supreme Court to review Obama immigration overhaul

  UNITED STATES   19 Jan 16

• February Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jan 16

• Final rule to benefit H-1B1, E-3, and CW-1...

  UNITED STATES   14 Jan 16

• WashTech opposes DHS’s request for additional time to...

  UNITED STATES   11 Jan 16

• Brazilian Consulate in New York to scratch scheduled...

  BRAZIL, UNITED STATES   8 Jan 16

• February Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 final action dates...

  UNITED STATES   8 Jan 16

• DHS moves toward final phase of REAL ID...

  UNITED STATES   7 Jan 16

• The year ahead: Immigration trends to look for...

  AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA   6 Jan 16

• Agencies release joint guidance on internal I-9 audits

  UNITED STATES   31 Dec 15

• DHS proposes regulation implementing AC21

  UNITED STATES   30 Dec 15

• DOJ letter addresses citizenship discrimination

  UNITED STATES   29 Dec 15

• USCIS signals expansion of employment authorization to certain...

  UNITED STATES   29 Dec 15

• DHS seeks additional time to finalize OPT regulation

  UNITED STATES   24 Dec 15

• Analysis: New rules set for Visa Waiver Program

  UNITED STATES   21 Dec 15

• H-1B cap season begins April 1

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 15

• Congress approves spending bill containing key immigration provisions

  UNITED STATES   18 Dec 15

• Senate bill would overhaul H-1B visas, eliminate OPT

  UNITED STATES   16 Dec 15

• House to vote on appropriations bill affecting several...

  UNITED STATES   16 Dec 15

• Christmas and New Year’s holiday closures will impact...

  CHINA, GLOBAL, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SOUTH AFRICA   15 Dec 15

• California E-Verify law takes effect Jan. 1

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 15

• L-1B denial rate remains high

  UNITED STATES   14 Dec 15

• Senate bill would lower H-1B cap

  UNITED STATES   11 Dec 15

• Deadline nears for employers to preserve old E-Verify...

  UNITED STATES   11 Dec 15

• USCIS: Final Action Dates to control January filing...

  UNITED STATES   11 Dec 15

• January Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 Final Action Dates...

  UNITED STATES   9 Dec 15

• House passes bill restricting Visa Waiver Program

  UNITED STATES   8 Dec 15

• Global Entry program opens to UK citizens

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   3 Dec 15

• Proposed Senate bill would tighten Visa Waiver Program

  UNITED STATES   2 Dec 15

• Changes to Visa Waiver Program announced

  UNITED STATES   1 Dec 15

• USCIS issues draft guidance on green card applicants...

  UNITED STATES   24 Nov 15

• Obama Administration asks Supreme Court to review executive...

  UNITED STATES   20 Nov 15

• Government offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

  UNITED STATES   20 Nov 15

• Option to add passport pages to be eliminated...

  UNITED STATES   20 Nov 15

• USCIS: Final Action Dates to control December filing...

  UNITED STATES   13 Nov 15

• Senate bill would restrict H-1B and L-1 visas

  UNITED STATES   11 Nov 15

• 5th Circuit blocks Obama’s immigration plan

  UNITED STATES   10 Nov 15

• Offices to close for Diwali

  GLOBAL, INDIA, SINGAPORE   9 Nov 15

• December Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 to advance, no...

  UNITED STATES   9 Nov 15

• Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement released

  GLOBAL, UNITED STATES   5 Nov 15

• UK citizens to be eligible for Global Entry...

  UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   3 Nov 15

• Update on F-1 OPT regulation and litigation

  UNITED STATES   3 Nov 15

• Diversity Lottery registration closes Nov. 3

  UNITED STATES   27 Oct 15

• DHS releases proposed STEM extension form

  UNITED STATES   20 Oct 15

• Travelers encouraged to plan now for upcoming holiday...

  UNITED STATES   19 Oct 15

• DHS proposes rule expanding Optional Practical Training for...

  UNITED STATES   16 Oct 15

• USCIS: Dates for Filing to be confirmed one...

  UNITED STATES   15 Oct 15

• US Global Entry interviews available at several locations...

  GERMANY, UNITED STATES   14 Oct 15

• November Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates to advance...

  UNITED STATES   9 Oct 15

• Court denies temporary restraining order in Visa Bulletin...

  UNITED STATES   7 Oct 15

• Expanded OPT rules under review

  UNITED STATES   6 Oct 15

• Consular services at US embassies and consulates unavailable...

  GLOBAL, UNITED STATES   2 Oct 15

• Diversity Visa Lottery begins accepting applicants

  UNITED STATES   30 Sep 15

• Congress avoids shutdown

  UNITED STATES   30 Sep 15

• Lawsuit filed over revised October Visa Bulletin

  UNITED STATES   29 Sep 15

• As the Department of Homeland Security drafts new...

  UNITED STATES   25 Sep 15

• Revised October Visa Bulletin: Adjustment of Status filing...

  UNITED STATES   25 Sep 15

• USCIS to suspend employment-based adjustment of status processing...

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 15

• Possible federal government shutdown looms

  UNITED STATES   24 Sep 15

• Payroll withholding required for new H-1B employees

  UNITED STATES   22 Sep 15

• Changes adopted to alleviate Tier 2 allocations

  UNITED KINGDOM   21 Sep 15

• Computer glitch affecting PERM processing

  UNITED STATES   15 Sep 15

• Mexico moves to streamline border crossings

  MEXICO, UNITED STATES   11 Sep 15

• Congress set to reauthorize several immigration programs this...

  UNITED STATES   9 Sep 15

• October Visa Bulletin: Revised visa bulletin introduced, creating...

  UNITED STATES   9 Sep 15

• Offices to close for Eid al-Adha

  GLOBAL   8 Sep 15

• Employment authorization and resident cards backlogged

  UNITED STATES   27 Aug 15

• Increased delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend

  CANADA, UNITED STATES   24 Aug 15

• Issuance of E-3 visas on the rise

  AUSTRALIA, UNITED STATES   20 Aug 15

• USCIS issues final L-1B policy guidance

  UNITED STATES   18 Aug 15

• FBI clearances delayed by technical problems

  UNITED STATES   17 Aug 15

• Court grants USCIS time to reissue OPT STEM...

  UNITED STATES   13 Aug 15

• September Visa Bulletin: EB-2 China, India to retrogress...

  UNITED STATES   12 Aug 15

• BALCA clarifies job ad requirements

  UNITED STATES   11 Aug 15

• U.S. Consulate in Istanbul closed following gun attack

  TURKEY, UNITED STATES   10 Aug 15