Bal's perspective on the World

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

CUB USA

Trump orders new Cuba restrictions

CUBA, UNITED STATES 16 Jun 17

Cuba United States

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

HTI USA

TPS extended for Haiti, with caveat

HAITI, UNITED STATES 25 May 17

Haiti

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

ARG USA

Argentina added to Global Entry Program

ARGENTINA, UNITED STATES 5 May 17

Argentina United States

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

Netherlands United States

NLD USA

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

CUB USA

Obama announces end to visa-free residency for Cubans

CUBA, UNITED STATES 13 Jan 17

Cuba United States

February Visa Bulletin: India EB-2, EB-3 categories to...

UNITED STATES 10 Jan 17

ISR USA

Final hurdle cleared for reciprocal investor visa programs

ISRAEL, UNITED STATES 9 Jan 17

Israel United States

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

GHA USA

Fake U.S. Embassy shut down after 10 years

GHANA, UNITED STATES 12 Dec 16

Ghana United States

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

DEU USA

German Consulate in Los Angeles to close temporarily

GERMANY, UNITED STATES 16 Nov 16

Germany United States

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

TUR USA

State Department issues security message on possible attacks

TURKEY, UNITED STATES 26 Sep 16

Turkey United States

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

USA VNM

Vietnam begins issuing 1-year visas to US travelers

UNITED STATES, VIET NAM 15 Sep 16

United States Vietnam

PERM, prevailing wage determination processing updates

UNITED STATES 9 Sep 16

October Visa Bulletin: Significant advancements across categories as...

UNITED STATES 8 Sep 16

ARG USA

Reciprocity fee eliminated for US citizens

ARGENTINA, UNITED STATES 2 Sep 16

Argentina United States

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

Dubai United Arab Emirates United States

ARE USA

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

SYR USA

Temporary Protected Status extended for Syria

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC, UNITED STATES 1 Aug 16

Syria United States

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

Saudi Arabia United States

COL USA

Colombia added to Global Entry Program

COLOMBIA, UNITED STATES 27 Jul 16

Colombia United States

SAU USA

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

TUR USA

U.S. warns of travel to Turkey after failed...

TURKEY, UNITED STATES 18 Jul 16

Turkey United States

FRA USA

Vigilance urged as France may move to bolster...

FRANCE, UNITED STATES 15 Jul 16

France United States

Streamlined visa application system launches in US

UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES 14 Jul 16

Canada European Union United States

CAN EU USA

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

SGP USA

Bilateral ‘Trusted Traveler’ program launched

SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES 29 Jun 16

Singapore United States

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

USA VEN

U.S. Embassy suspends business visa processing

UNITED STATES, VENEZUELA 25 May 16

United States Venezuela

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

BRA USA

Brazilian Consulate in New York to scratch scheduled...

BRAZIL, UNITED STATES 8 Jan 16

Brazil United States

February Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 final action dates...

UNITED STATES 8 Jan 16

DHS moves toward final phase of REAL ID...

UNITED STATES 7 Jan 16

Australia Brazil Canada China European Union Global Singapore South Africa Switzerland United Kingdom United States

AUS BRA CAN CHE CHN EU GBR GLB SGP USA ZAF

The year ahead: Immigration trends to look for...

AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, , SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA 6 Jan 16

Agencies release joint guidance on internal I-9 audits

UNITED STATES 31 Dec 15

DHS proposes regulation implementing AC21

UNITED STATES 30 Dec 15

DOJ letter addresses citizenship discrimination

UNITED STATES 29 Dec 15

USCIS signals expansion of employment authorization to certain...

UNITED STATES 29 Dec 15

DHS seeks additional time to finalize OPT regulation

UNITED STATES 24 Dec 15

Analysis: New rules set for Visa Waiver Program

UNITED STATES 21 Dec 15

H-1B cap season begins April 1

UNITED STATES 18 Dec 15

Congress approves spending bill containing key immigration provisions

UNITED STATES 18 Dec 15

Senate bill would overhaul H-1B visas, eliminate OPT

UNITED STATES 16 Dec 15

House to vote on appropriations bill affecting several...

UNITED STATES 16 Dec 15

California E-Verify law takes effect Jan. 1

UNITED STATES 14 Dec 15

L-1B denial rate remains high

UNITED STATES 14 Dec 15

Senate bill would lower H-1B cap

UNITED STATES 11 Dec 15

Deadline nears for employers to preserve old E-Verify...

UNITED STATES 11 Dec 15

USCIS: Final Action Dates to control January filing...

UNITED STATES 11 Dec 15

January Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 Final Action Dates...

UNITED STATES 9 Dec 15

House passes bill restricting Visa Waiver Program

UNITED STATES 8 Dec 15

Global Entry program opens to UK citizens

UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES 3 Dec 15

Proposed Senate bill would tighten Visa Waiver Program

UNITED STATES 2 Dec 15

Changes to Visa Waiver Program announced

UNITED STATES 1 Dec 15

USCIS issues draft guidance on green card applicants...

UNITED STATES 24 Nov 15

Obama Administration asks Supreme Court to review executive...

UNITED STATES 20 Nov 15

Government offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

UNITED STATES 20 Nov 15

Option to add passport pages to be eliminated...

UNITED STATES 20 Nov 15

USCIS: Final Action Dates to control December filing...

UNITED STATES 13 Nov 15

Senate bill would restrict H-1B and L-1 visas

UNITED STATES 11 Nov 15

5th Circuit blocks Obama’s immigration plan

UNITED STATES 10 Nov 15

December Visa Bulletin: India EB-2 to advance, no...

UNITED STATES 9 Nov 15

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement released

, UNITED STATES 5 Nov 15

UK citizens to be eligible for Global Entry...

UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES 3 Nov 15

Update on F-1 OPT regulation and litigation

UNITED STATES 3 Nov 15

Diversity Lottery registration closes Nov. 3

UNITED STATES 27 Oct 15

DHS releases proposed STEM extension form

UNITED STATES 20 Oct 15

Travelers encouraged to plan now for upcoming holiday...

UNITED STATES 19 Oct 15

DHS proposes rule expanding Optional Practical Training for...

UNITED STATES 16 Oct 15

USCIS: Dates for Filing to be confirmed one...

UNITED STATES 15 Oct 15

DEU USA

US Global Entry interviews available at several locations...

GERMANY, UNITED STATES 14 Oct 15

Germany United States

November Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates to advance...

UNITED STATES 9 Oct 15

Court denies temporary restraining order in Visa Bulletin...

UNITED STATES 7 Oct 15

Expanded OPT rules under review

UNITED STATES 6 Oct 15

Consular services at US embassies and consulates unavailable...

, UNITED STATES 2 Oct 15

Diversity Visa Lottery begins accepting applicants

UNITED STATES 30 Sep 15

Congress avoids shutdown

UNITED STATES 30 Sep 15

Lawsuit filed over revised October Visa Bulletin

UNITED STATES 29 Sep 15

As the Department of Homeland Security drafts new...

UNITED STATES 25 Sep 15

Revised October Visa Bulletin: Adjustment of Status filing...

UNITED STATES 25 Sep 15

USCIS to suspend employment-based adjustment of status processing...

UNITED STATES 24 Sep 15

Possible federal government shutdown looms

UNITED STATES 24 Sep 15

Payroll withholding required for new H-1B employees

UNITED STATES 22 Sep 15

Computer glitch affecting PERM processing

UNITED STATES 15 Sep 15

MEX USA

Mexico moves to streamline border crossings

MEXICO, UNITED STATES 11 Sep 15

Mexico United States

Congress set to reauthorize several immigration programs this...

UNITED STATES 9 Sep 15

October Visa Bulletin: Revised visa bulletin introduced, creating...

UNITED STATES 9 Sep 15

Employment authorization and resident cards backlogged

UNITED STATES 27 Aug 15

Increased delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend

CANADA, UNITED STATES 24 Aug 15

AUS USA

Issuance of E-3 visas on the rise

AUSTRALIA, UNITED STATES 20 Aug 15

Australia United States

USCIS issues final L-1B policy guidance

UNITED STATES 18 Aug 15

FBI clearances delayed by technical problems

UNITED STATES 17 Aug 15

Court grants USCIS time to reissue OPT STEM...

UNITED STATES 13 Aug 15

September Visa Bulletin: EB-2 China, India to retrogress...

UNITED STATES 12 Aug 15

BALCA clarifies job ad requirements

UNITED STATES 11 Aug 15

TUR USA

U.S. Consulate in Istanbul closed following gun attack

TURKEY, UNITED STATES 10 Aug 15

Turkey United States

Indian consulate drops bank-statement requirement for most business...

INDIA, UNITED STATES 10 Aug 15

Stricter rules announced for Visa Waiver Program

UNITED STATES 7 Aug 15

State Department postpones system maintenance affecting consular services

UNITED STATES 7 Aug 15

Visa appointments canceled due to system maintenance

UNITED STATES 5 Aug 15

KEN USA

Obama announces new US-Kenya visa policy

KENYA, UNITED STATES 31 Jul 15

Kenya United States

USCIS recalls some DACA 3-year work permits

UNITED STATES 28 Jul 15

CIS Ombudsman annual review finds that RFE rates...

UNITED STATES 21 Jul 15

USCIS issues final guidance regarding Simeio Solutions decision

UNITED STATES 21 Jul 15

Green cards may be issued without signatures

UNITED STATES 20 Jul 15

US, Cuba open embassies

UNITED STATES 20 Jul 15

USCIS returns unselected H-1B cap petitions

UNITED STATES 15 Jul 15

White House recommends improvements to legal immigration system

UNITED STATES 15 Jul 15

Indian consulate adds new documentation requirements for business...

INDIA, UNITED STATES 13 Jul 15

Premium processing of H-1B extensions resumes

UNITED STATES 13 Jul 15

August Visa Bulletin: EB-3 category: China to retrogress...

UNITED STATES 10 Jul 15

US, Cuba to reopen embassies this summer

UNITED STATES 1 Jul 15

State Department expects visa backlog to be cleared...

UNITED STATES 26 Jun 15

State Department visa glitch could be fully resolved...

UNITED STATES 24 Jun 15

Some progress made on State Department visa problems

UNITED STATES 23 Jun 15

Sixth state joins federal RIDE program enhancing I-9...

UNITED STATES 17 Jun 15

Visa problems expected to extend into next week

UNITED STATES 17 Jun 15

Technical problems plague overseas visa, passport issuance

UNITED STATES 15 Jun 15

Supreme Court upholds visa denial in widely followed...

UNITED STATES 15 Jun 15

Afghanistan United States

AFG USA

Delays reported at Afghan consulates in US

AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES 11 Jun 15

July Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Philippines unavailable, EB-2 China...

UNITED STATES 10 Jun 15

DHS releases additional details on proposed OPT program...

UNITED STATES 9 Jun 15

DHS issues final rule on Visa Waiver Program

UNITED STATES 8 Jun 15

DHS looks to expand airport passenger pre-clearance in...

, UNITED STATES 4 Jun 15

BALCA: Employer not required to specify why it...

UNITED STATES 2 Jun 15

Lawsuit claims USCIS unlawfully delays employment authorization for...

UNITED STATES 27 May 15

State Department plans to eliminate option to add...

UNITED STATES 27 May 15

New report outlines recent progress on streamlining US-Canada...

UNITED STATES 26 May 15

Implementation of H-4 EAD regulation begins after government...

UNITED STATES 26 May 15

Court refuses to lift hold on Obama’s immigration...

UNITED STATES 26 May 15

Federal judge to rule on motion to halt...

UNITED STATES 22 May 15

USCIS releases new Form I-765 for H-4 employment...

UNITED STATES 22 May 15

USCIS confirms employers must file amended H-1B petitions...

UNITED STATES 22 May 15

USCIS to begin accepting H-4 work authorization applications...

UNITED STATES 20 May 15

USCIS to suspend premium processing of H-1B extensions...

UNITED STATES 19 May 15

DHS files response to lawsuit challenging H-4 spousal...

UNITED STATES 13 May 15

June Visa Bulletin: EB-2 China and India continue...

UNITED STATES 11 May 15

Diversity lottery winners to be announced Tuesday

UNITED STATES 4 May 15

USCIS completes data entry, will begin returning unselected...

UNITED STATES 4 May 15

Bill to make E-Verify mandatory introduced in Senate

UNITED STATES 1 May 15

House bill would exempt STEM Ph.D.s from H-1B...

UNITED STATES 1 May 15

Bill would allow E-2 treaty investors to become...

UNITED STATES 27 Apr 15

Lawsuit seeks to block H-4 spousal work rule

UNITED STATES 27 Apr 15

At H-1B season’s close, employers begin weighing alternatives

UNITED STATES 15 Apr 15

Analysis: USCIS issues binding guidance on location changes,...

UNITED STATES 15 Apr 15

H-1B cap premium processing to begin April 27

UNITED STATES 14 Apr 15

May Visa Bulletin: EB-2 China and India to...

UNITED STATES 13 Apr 15

USCIS: H-1B petitions approached 233,000, lottery completed

UNITED STATES 13 Apr 15

AAO clarifies definition of “doing business” for multinational...

UNITED STATES 10 Apr 15

Employer must file new or amended H-1B petition...

UNITED STATES 9 Apr 15

Congressional action uncertain as another H-1B cap filing...

UNITED STATES 7 Apr 15

H-1B cap filing period closes; lottery announced

UNITED STATES 7 Apr 15

H-1B cap filing opens: What happens next

UNITED STATES 1 Apr 15

Two bills introduced to alter Visa Waiver Program

UNITED STATES 31 Mar 15

Report Finds US Falling Behind in Skilled Immigration

UNITED STATES 27 Mar 15

Analysis of L-1B policy guidance

UNITED STATES 26 Mar 15

L-1B guidance released today

UNITED STATES 24 Mar 15

L-1B guidance expected soon

UNITED STATES 23 Mar 15

Senate committee airs differences over high-skilled immigration

UNITED STATES 20 Mar 15

New report shows L-1 denial rates increasing

UNITED STATES 18 Mar 15

Saudi Arabia United States

SAU USA

US Embassy closed indefinitely amid security concerns

SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED STATES 18 Mar 15

USCIS announces H-1B cap premium processing to begin...

UNITED STATES 12 Mar 15

April 2015 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression for EB-3 China;...

UNITED STATES 11 Mar 15

U.S. Mission to India to retire Business Executive...

UNITED STATES 9 Mar 15

USA VEN

American travelers no longer visa-exempt

UNITED STATES, VENEZUELA 4 Mar 15

United States Venezuela

Obama signs DHS funding bill

UNITED STATES 4 Mar 15

Mandatory E-Verify legislation passes House Judiciary Committee

UNITED STATES 4 Mar 15

House measure funds DHS for another week

UNITED STATES 2 Mar 15

DHS faces possible shutdown

UNITED STATES 27 Feb 15

Court reverses USCIS interpretation of H-1B ‘specialty occupation’

UNITED STATES 24 Feb 15

Supreme Court hears arguments in visa-denial case

UNITED STATES 24 Feb 15

Employer liable in $14 million jury award to...

UNITED STATES 24 Feb 15

DHS issues final rule allowing H-4 dependent spouses...

UNITED STATES 24 Feb 15

California issued 59,000 driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants...

UNITED STATES 19 Feb 15

Final rule on H-4 spousal work authorization expected...

UNITED STATES 18 Feb 15

Winter storm closes USCIS offices in southeastern states

UNITED STATES 17 Feb 15

Judge halts key part of Obama immigration plan

UNITED STATES 17 Feb 15

State Department provides EB-3 and EB-2 priority-date outlook...

UNITED STATES 16 Feb 15

March 2015 Visa Bulletin: Noteworthy advancement in EB-3...

UNITED STATES 9 Feb 15

H-2B cap reached for first half of fiscal...

UNITED STATES 3 Feb 15

US consulates in Canada to limit visa appointments

UNITED STATES 28 Jan 15

Storm halts USCIS services across parts of Northeast

UNITED STATES 27 Jan 15

Immigration opponent to take key immigration leadership role

UNITED STATES 23 Jan 15

Administration moves to re-establish relations with Cuba, ease...

UNITED STATES 22 Jan 15

DHS spending bill clears the House – what’s...

UNITED STATES 22 Jan 15

DEU USA

US and German citizens eligible for streamlined travel...

GERMANY, UNITED STATES 15 Jan 15

Germany United States

DHS plans program for trusted employers, beginning with...

UNITED STATES 15 Jan 15

Senate bill would increase numbers of high-skilled immigrants

UNITED STATES 13 Jan 15

House bill would remove per-country caps on employment-based...

UNITED STATES 12 Jan 15

February 2015 Visa Bulletin: Significant advancement in EB-3...

UNITED STATES 9 Jan 15

6 countries added to H2-A, H2-B programs

UNITED STATES 8 Jan 15

Obama administration requests stakeholder recommendations on immigration improvements

UNITED STATES 6 Jan 15

Employers urged to start preparing for record H-1B...

UNITED STATES 30 Dec 14

GOP Senate committee seats to influence immigration initiatives...

UNITED STATES 24 Dec 14

Employers must take action to preserve old E-Verify...

UNITED STATES 22 Dec 14

Sarah Saldaña confirmed as next ICE director

UNITED STATES 19 Dec 14

US immigrant visas dropped in 2014

UNITED STATES 12 Dec 14

January 2015 Visa Bulletin: EB-3 dates advance significantly...

UNITED STATES 10 Dec 14

Federal lawsuit challenges Optional Practical Training program for...

UNITED STATES 5 Dec 14

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Nominee Faces Possible...

UNITED STATES 4 Dec 14

Afghanistan United States

AFG USA

Afghan Parliament approves Bilateral Security Agreement

AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES 3 Dec 14

US, Canada offer temporary status to nationals of...

CANADA, UNITED STATES 1 Dec 14

International students, exchange visitors up 9 percent

UNITED STATES 26 Nov 14

BAL travel tips for the holidays

UNITED STATES 26 Nov 14

Technical problems plaguing US Embassies worldwide

UNITED STATES 19 Nov 14

H-1B, PERM, Wage determinations up from last year

UNITED STATES 17 Nov 14

Embassy announces extended-validity visas for certain US visitors

CHINA, UNITED STATES 13 Nov 14

US moves quickly to issue new visas under...

UNITED STATES 11 Nov 14

Visa-waived nationals undergoing increased screening before travel to...

UNITED STATES 11 Nov 14

Court rules on L-1B ’specialized knowledge’ definition

UNITED STATES 10 Nov 14

December Visa Bulletin: EB-3 to advance significantly for...

UNITED STATES 10 Nov 14

US, China reach deal on visas

CHINA, UNITED STATES 10 Nov 14

Ebola-related travel restrictions spread across globe

, UNITED STATES 24 Oct 14

US imposes 21-day monitoring of travelers from Ebola-affected...

UNITED STATES 23 Oct 14

Travelers from 3 countries must enter via Ebola-screening...

UNITED STATES 22 Oct 14

US Consulate in Calgary to limit services in...

UNITED STATES 21 Oct 14

Labor Department escalates PERM audits

UNITED STATES 20 Oct 14

FBI resumes processing at a slow pace

UNITED STATES 17 Oct 14

Older E-Verify records to be deleted from system

UNITED STATES 16 Oct 14

Stricter oversight of J-1 exchange visitor program coming...

UNITED STATES 10 Oct 14

November Visa Bulletin: EB-2 India to retrogress by...

UNITED STATES 9 Oct 14

FBI clearance requests experiencing long delays

, UNITED STATES 7 Oct 14

Labor Department to reconsider PERM denials in light...

UNITED STATES 6 Oct 14

Employees obtaining new H-1B status are subject to...

UNITED STATES 1 Oct 14

Australia Global United States

AUS GLB USA

Australia latest country to report immigration scam

AUSTRALIA, , UNITED STATES 30 Sep 14

Duplicate biometrics appointment notices sent by USCIS

UNITED STATES 29 Sep 14

Diversity Lottery to begin accepting applicants

UNITED STATES 24 Sep 14

Designated entry ports to handle first-time Canadian TN...

UNITED STATES 19 Sep 14

The Schengen Area United States

SCH USA

European countries tightening enforcement on expiring passports

, UNITED STATES 18 Sep 14

EB-2 India unavailable until Oct. 1; large retrogression...

UNITED STATES 12 Sep 14

‘Administrative processing’ attorney inquiries eliminated

UNITED STATES 11 Sep 14

October Visa Bulletin: EB-3 China and Worldwide to...

UNITED STATES 9 Sep 14

Ebola virus triggers travel and immigration restrictions

, UNITED STATES 9 Sep 14

US Consulates in Australia to temporarily limit appointments

UNITED STATES 5 Sep 14

Sarah Saldaña to be nominated as ICE director

UNITED STATES 2 Sep 14

Consular fees to change Sept. 12

UNITED STATES 29 Aug 14

Department of Labor investigation reminds employers to comply...

UNITED STATES 28 Aug 14

Border delays expected during Labor Day weekend

CANADA, UNITED STATES 27 Aug 14

Requests for evidence spike for O-1 petitions

UNITED STATES 26 Aug 14

FATCA reporting requirements now in effect for U.S....

, UNITED STATES 22 Aug 14

Third-quarter statistics for H-1B and PERM applications released

UNITED STATES 12 Aug 14

September 2014 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 India continues to...

UNITED STATES 12 Aug 14

State Department clears most of backlog from database...

UNITED STATES 5 Aug 14

State Department says return to normal visa issuance...

UNITED STATES 1 Aug 14

New USCIS director sets agenda to digitize records,...

UNITED STATES 31 Jul 14

Visa delays continue as State Department works to...

UNITED STATES 29 Jul 14

State Department glitch delays visas globally

UNITED STATES 24 Jul 14

USCIS requests for evidence continue to climb

UNITED STATES 11 Jul 14

Stats show low success rates for H-1B, L-1...

UNITED STATES 10 Jul 14

August 2014 Visa Bulletin: Noteworthy advancement for EB-2...

UNITED STATES 8 Jul 14

E-Verify updated with three new features

UNITED STATES 27 Jun 14

Leon Rodriguez confirmed as new USCIS director

UNITED STATES 25 Jun 14

DHS releases 2013 statistics on lawful permanent residents

UNITED STATES 24 Jun 14

DHS planning greater oversight of foreign-student work authorization

UNITED STATES 18 Jun 14

High-skilled immigration proposals explained in Q&A’s by BAL...

UNITED STATES 16 Jun 14

USCIS clarifies new policy on I-693 medical exam...

UNITED STATES 16 Jun 14

India EB-2 to advance nearly 4 years; EB-3...

UNITED STATES 10 Jun 14

Supreme Court rules certain minor children not entitled...

UNITED STATES 9 Jun 14

US Consulates in Canada backlogged for summer

UNITED STATES 6 Jun 14

APEC business cards available to US citizens

, UNITED STATES 5 Jun 14

Medical exams valid for shorter period

UNITED STATES 3 Jun 14

California proposes regs for driver’s license law

UNITED STATES 2 Jun 14

Two more states approve in-state tuition to DREAMers

UNITED STATES 12 May 14

June 2014 Visa Bulletin – Significant retrogression in...

UNITED STATES 7 May 14

USCIS to begin L-1 site visits soon

UNITED STATES 7 May 14

Tech companies launch national campaign for immigration reform

UNITED STATES 6 May 14

DHS publishes proposed rules to expand work authorization...

UNITED STATES 6 May 14

10-day hold removed for Social Security number applicants

UNITED STATES 2 May 14

Immigration detentions plummet in California after TRUST Act

UNITED STATES 23 Apr 14

H-1B cap premium processing begins April 28

UNITED STATES 17 Apr 14

USCIS issues first receipts for H-1B cap cases

UNITED STATES 11 Apr 14

White House to advance work authorization for H-4...

UNITED STATES 10 Apr 14

H-1B petitions hit 172,500; lottery completed

UNITED STATES 10 Apr 14

H-1B cap closes April 7; lottery announced

UNITED STATES 7 Apr 14

Budget numbers show SKILLS Visa Act will benefit...

UNITED STATES 12 Mar 14

New data: Approvals of L-1B petitions fell in...

UNITED STATES 11 Mar 14

State Department expands oversight of J-1 sponsors

UNITED STATES 17 Feb 14

California gears up for driver’s license law

UNITED STATES 17 Jan 14

New E-Verify rules take effect

UNITED STATES 10 Jan 14

Same-sex couples recognized for customs declarations

UNITED STATES 9 Jan 14

USCIS begins unannounced visits to L-1 employers

UNITED STATES 9 Jan 14

Australia France Global Ireland New Zealand Singapore United Kingdom United States

AUS FRA GBR GLB IRL NZL SGP USA

Scams Targeting Immigrants are on the Rise

AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, , IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES 11 Dec 13

Supreme Court Ruling on Defense of Marriage Act...

UNITED STATES 26 Jun 13

Senate Legislation Clears Key Hurdle

UNITED STATES 25 Jun 13

Immigration Legislation Clears Senate Judiciary Committee

UNITED STATES 22 May 13