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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Amends Immigration Rules with Statement of Changes, 10 September 2024

On 10 September 2024, the UK government released its Statement of Changes amending the Immigration Rules. Key changes relevant to many of our clients are summarised below....more

Morgan Lewis

Expansion of UK ETA Scheme Announced

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The UK Home Office published the dates that the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will be rolled out to all applicable countries....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

U.S. Embassy in Havana Restores Visa Services for 7 Work, Exchange Visas

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The U.S. Embassy in Havana has expanded visa services to include some temporary non-immigrant visas. Cuban nationals with the following approved petitions will be able to schedule visa interviews at the Embassy:...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

The Cost of Sponsoring Foreign Talent: Can U.S. Employers Recoup the Fees?

The sponsorship of temporary, nonimmigrant work visas and U.S. permanent residence can be a tremendous lure for U.S. employers to attract and retain foreign talent— but it comes with a large price tag. Is a U.S. employer...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Understanding National Interest Waivers: A Strategic Route Worth Consideration

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The National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) is a special provision within the EB-2 employment-based immigration category that allows individuals to bypass the usual labor certification process (“PERM”) required for most...more

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USCIS Updates Guidance for F-1 Students on OPT and STEM OPT Eligibility

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The F-1 nonimmigrant visa status allows noncitizens to study in the United States at U.S. colleges and universities. F-1 students may be eligible for off-campus employment under the following programs: Curricular Practical...more

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US Department of State Releases September 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in September 2024. The Final Action Dates chart reflects significant EB-3...more

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Deferred Enforced Departure Announced for Certain Lebanese Nationals

On July 26, 2024, President Biden announced Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Lebanese nationals for a period of eighteen months, which took effect immediately. The president also directed the U.S. Department...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

You Are Sponsoring a Foreign National Employee for Permanent Residency, Can You Clawback Some of the Fees?

Companies usually hire a foreign national who requires visa sponsorship because they cannot find a U.S. worker with those skill sets, which is frequently in the STEM fields. However, visa sponsorship comes with significant...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

USCIS Announces It Will Be Making a Second Round of Selections From Registrations Submitted in the FY25 H-1B Lottery

Today, USCIS announced that it will be making additional selections from the FY25 H-1B registrations it received in order to reach the FY25 numerical allocation. The agency’s announcement was silent on timing, numbers and the...more

Fisher Phillips

SCOTUS Landmark Ruling Will Impact Workplace Immigration: A 5-Step Action Plan for Employers Post-Chevron

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The Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling that gives employers a powerful tool to fight back against regulatory overreach will have a broad impact on just about every area of workplace law – and every industry. We’re looking...more

Mayer Brown

Top 10 FAQs: the UK Rollout of eVisas

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With the UK Government looking to phase out all physical immigration documents by the end of the year and transition all immigration status holders onto digital immigration permission (an “eVisa”), many employers are...more

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US Department of State Releases August 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in August 2024. The Final Action Dates chart reflects one-month advancements in...more

Troutman Pepper

Employing Foreign Talent: Visa Challenges and Compliance Insights, Featuring The Proposal — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs delve into the complexities of employing foreign workers with special guest Robert Lee, partner at Troutman Pepper who leads the firm’s immigration...more

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What a Labour Win Means for UK Immigration Law

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Having run on a manifesto promising to “reform the points-based immigration system so that it is fair and properly managed,” the United Kingdom’s incoming Labour government is expected to implement several changes to the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Immigration: The Newly Elected Labour Government’s Approach to Immigration Policy

On 4 July 2024, the Labour Party was elected to power by the UK’s people, with Sir Keir Starmer becoming the new prime minister. After 11 years away from the executive branch of the government, the Labour Party and the prime...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Not Selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery? There are Nonimmigrant Visa Options to Consider

On April 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had selected sufficient H-1B visa preregistrations to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 regular H-1B cap (bachelor’s degree cap)...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Wired For Success: How Recent Development in the Semiconductor Industry Can Shape Immigration Programs

America runs on semiconductors, also known informally as chips. Chips are integral to the cars we drive, the planes we fly, the systems that defend our country, and the computers that every single industry, from manufacturing...more

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The Burr Morning Show: Immigration Updates

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Melissa Azallion Kenny and Jon Eggert explore the latest updates and trends in immigration law and policy. They discuss best practices for ensuring compliance and strategies for managing immigration challenges in the current...more

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8 Things You Need to Know About Getting a US Visa

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With the summer travel season around the corner, we are fielding many travel and visa application questions. Here are answers to your most frequently asked questions....more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Upcoming Changes to Kramer Levin’s Immigration Tracker System and Results of the FY25 H-1B Lottery

Updates to Kramer Levin’s Immigration Tracker System Two-Factor Authentication for Tracker Beginning on Monday, May 20, 2024, Tracker will require “two-factor authentication” in order to access our immigration system. We are...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

May 2024 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note: while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend...more

Dickinson Wright

The Stealth I-94 Dilemma – Determining Work Authorization Validity

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The I-94 record, which determines the validity of a nonimmigrant’s status, often presents challenges that are not expected by the foreign national or their employer.   Unfortunately, the failure to be aware of the validity...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Digitalising the UK Immigration System

The UK government is in the process of fully digitalising the UK immigration system. Immigration documents in the UK are gradually being converted from hard copies to online records. These are known as eVisas, and they have...more

Alston & Bird

USCIS Again Extends Certain Employment Authorization Cards by up to 540 Days

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new temporary final rule, effective April 8, 2024, that extends certain employment authorization documents (EADs) by up to 540 days. Our Labor & Employment and...more

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