Search
Contact
Login
Share this article
IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around March 22 and processing is expected to be delayed as government offices across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia have shorter working hours.
Key Points:
BAL Analysis: Employers and employees are encouraged to plan ahead and file time-sensitive applications as soon as possible to avoid possible processing delays. Individuals should contact local authorities for more information on shorter working hours and closures. BAL will be monitoring government holiday announcements for Eid al-Fitr and will provide more information as it becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
Copyright © 2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that it received 479,953 total registrations for this year’s H-1B lottery — a…
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week in a closely followed case involving a California woman whose husband was…
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final H-2A regulation Friday, saying the rule was crafted to target the “vulnerability…
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about U.S. citizens’ rights in visa denials. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…