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United States of America

At a Glance

Capital Washington, D.C.
Language English
Population 326,625,791 (July 2017 est.)
GDP Total $19.39 trillion (2017 est.)
GDP Per Capita $59,500 (2017 est.)
Assessing Travel and Visa Obligations

 

When traveling to the United States, your nationality and the types of activities you will conduct during your trip will determine whether you may travel lawfully as a business visitor or if you require work authorization. Please seek advice from your immigration counsel if you are uncertain about the specific types of activities that constitute business or work.

 

Traveling for Business

 

What types of activities may I engage in as a business visitor?

As a business visitor to the United States, you may engage in the activities below. While this list is not exhaustive and other activities could qualify as business, you may:

  • » Attend business meetings
  • » Take orders for goods manufactured outside the country
  • » Attend a trade show, conference, or seminar
  • » Negotiate contracts or perform litigation

 

If I qualify as a business visitor, do I need a visa for the United States?

Nationals of countries included in the Visa Waiver Program, such as Australia, France, and many other select countries, are not required to obtain a visa in order to enter and conduct business activities in the United States on a short-term basis. However, visa-waivered nationals are required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to travel.

Foreign nationals not eligible for a visa waiver must obtain a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa from a United States Embassy or Consulate prior to travel. Please consult with your immigration counsel before traveling in order to determine your eligibility for a visa waiver or B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa.

 

Working in the United States

 

What types of activities require work authorization?

The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute work under United States law. This list is not exhaustive, and many other professional activities are considered work in the United States, even if conducted for a short duration.

  • » Facility tours
  • » Performing audits
  • » Hands-on technical work

 

If I am traveling to the United States for work, what type of work authorization do I need?

The requirements for work authorization depend on your qualifications, on the nature and duration of your work, and on whether your employer has an entity in the United States. The most common types of work authorization for the United States are:

  • » H-1B Visa Specialty Occupation (work authorization for highly-skilled specialists)
  • » H-1B1 Visa (work authorization for highly-skilled nationals of Chile and Singapore)
  • » L-1 Visa Intracompany Transfers (work authorization for manager, executive, and specialist intra-company transferees)
  • » O-1 Visa Extraordinary Ability (work authorization for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, education, business, athletics, or the arts)
  • » TN Visa (work authorization for citizens of Canada and Mexico whose profession is outlined in the NAFTA occupations list)
  • » E-3 Visa (work authorization for Australian nationals with qualifying credentials for a specialty position)

 

Is it possible to be exempted from work authorization requirements?

The United States does not offer work authorization exemptions.

 

What else should I know?

 

Inevitably, the legal and strategic considerations impacting visa selection, as well as visa waiver and work authorization eligibility, entail the careful consideration of many factors. We recommend that you consult with your immigration counsel before taking any course of action.

 

Copyright © 2020 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. Government immigration agencies often change their policies and practices without notice; please consult an immigration professional for up-to-date information. This document does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. BAL maintains comprehensive immigration information and processing specifics for our clients.


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At a Glance

Capital Washington, D.C.
Language English
Population 326,625,791 (July 2017 est.)
GDP Total $19.39 trillion (2017 est.)
GDP Per Capita $59,500 (2017 est.)

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    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

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

    UNITED STATES   17 Jun 19

  • As USCIS restructures offices, green card and naturalization...

    UNITED STATES   17 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Phone scam targets immigrants in the U.S.

    UNITED STATES   7 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

  • 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

  • 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

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    UNITED STATES   20 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   19 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   19 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   18 Dec 17

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    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

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    UNITED STATES   14 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   14 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   12 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   8 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   8 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   7 Dec 17

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    TURKEY, UNITED STATES   7 Dec 17

  • Senate confirms new DHS secretary

    UNITED STATES   6 Dec 17

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    RUSSIAN FEDERATION, UNITED STATES   6 Dec 17

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    UNITED STATES   5 Dec 17

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    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

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    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

  • 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

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    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

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    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

  • 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

  • TPS extended for Haiti, with caveat

    HAITI, UNITED STATES   25 May 17

  • Biometrics appointments booked up, delays possible

    UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES   24 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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