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As President-elect Trump’s administration prepares for a second term, employers should anticipate intensified changes to U.S. immigration policies and procedures. These changes are expected to significantly impact various...more
China has implemented the 144-hour visa-free transit policy to qualified foreign visitors at designated immigration ports of entry starting from December 1, 2019. Qualified visitors from 54 countries may apply for 144-hour...more
The Biden Administration is being urged to finalize some business immigration issues before Jan. 20, 2025, when the next presidential administration takes office, including: •Surge resources: Democratic lawmakers asked...more
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, allocates up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually through a random selection process from countries with low rates of immigration to the...more
In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended temporary immigration protections for Lebanese nationals currently residing in the United States. These measures, which include Temporary...more
Today, October 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months due to the ongoing situation in Lebanon. The TPS designation will allow Lebanese...more
As employers look to enhance and strengthen their workforce, nonimmigrant visas can offer opportunities for hiring foreign national employees at all levels. When employers learn that applicants will need sponsorship for work...more
The Online 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for green cards is open until noon ET on Nov. 5, 2024. Eligibility requirements, application instructions, and frequently asked questions are on the DV Lottery website. ...more
On October 2, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released new guidance aimed at clarifying the types of evidence that may be submitted to establish eligibility for the Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) immigrant visa...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part F, Chapter 2, to further clarify the types of evidence that may be used when USCIS determines eligibility for the EB-1A...more
Established in 1990, the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program allocates 55,000 immigrant visas (green cards) each year to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States....more
The U.S. Department of State will begin accepting online registrations for the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery starting Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at noon EDT. For Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026), the DV lottery will allow a maximum...more
In June 2024, a new Parole-in-Place (“PIP”) process for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens was announced. Under this program, noncitizens can apply for adjustment of status (I-485) to become lawful...more
This Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication....more
Qatar will join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). It will be the 42nd member of the VWP and the first Gulf country to qualify. The VWP allows citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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