On April 4, 2018, L. Francis Cissna, Director of USCIS, sent a letter to Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary discussing the agency's review...

USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions that are otherwise exempt from the cap.

USCIS explained that the new clarifying guidance enumerates and describes the evidence, or qualified comparable evidence, that meets the relevant evidentiary criteria for these petitions.

Canada's new federal budget provides an updated roadmap for both Permanent and Temporary Resident admissions and the outlook is largely positive for employers managing foreign talent.

Dec 09, 2010: The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the DREAM Act on Wednesday night, sending the immigration reform bill to the Senate.

On May 12, 2020, the Canadian government announced a fast-track work permit application process for foreign workers already in Canada.

Effective June 1, 2020, visa services at certain Mexican consulates have recommenced, depending on local conditions. Migration Institute (INM) is operating, but only a limited number of tickets...

Ur M. Jaddou was appointed on August 3, 2021, as the new director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Effective June 1, 2020, certain UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Centers will reopen overseas. UKVI centers overseas are partnered with two providers...

On September 19, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed making changes to the H-1B program, an objective the agency has pursued for several years through the rulemaking process.

Belgium's new salary thresholds have been released and are required not only to obtain new permits for employment in Belgium as of 2023 but also for the continuation of current employment in Belgium.

At present, the travel restrictions for non-essential travel are still in place. The Belgian Federal government decided not to re-open the borders for the 15 white-listed countries...

Effective November 1st, Costa Rica will open its borders, however, the following requirements must be met upon entering:

There has been a new legal adjustment in Italy that will allow people from non-EU countries to commence working soon after they secure their work authorization (nulla osta) and set foot in Italy.

Effective January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has revised the salary criteria for Employment Pass holders. The new criteria will require a minimum salary of at least SGD 5,600...

Effective from July 1, 2021, the South Korean government has lifted the mandatory 2-weeks quarantine for foreign arrivals who have been fully vaccinated from other countries against Covid19.

Sri Lanka – Issuance of on arrival driving license for foreign nationals Sri Lanka is streamlining the process for foreigners to obtain driving licenses by implementing a new system...

Recent Skilled Worker visa guidance updates include a return to 30-day entry vignettes, clarified SOC code selection, and expanded supplementary employment options. Right-to-work checks now extend to all worker types, with eased recheck requirements for Pre-Settled EU workers.

OFLC said DOL is taking necessary steps to comply with the modified order issued by the district court.

After OMB reviews the proposed rule, it will be published in the Federal Register for public comment.