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Israel Joins U.S. Visa Waiver Program: Strengthening Ties and Easing Travel
Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, have announced the inclusion of Israel in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This allows Israeli citizens to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa, starting from November 30, 2023. The move...
Navigating Immigration Compliance for Manufacturing and Other Employers Amidst Strikes
Introduction:
The unfolding strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) against the Detroit Three automakers has sparked a series of concerns among manufacturers and various entities within the automotive supply chain. Initiating on September 15, 2023, the strike has driven companies to examine loss mitigation strategies like furloughs, pay cuts, altered schedules, and layoffs. Nonetheless,...
Sourcing International Talent: A Guide for Manufacturers
In today’s globally competitive market, manufacturers are frequently on the hunt for exceptional talent to drive success and innovation. Often, this quest leads to individuals born outside the United States, necessitating employment sponsorship. In this week’s blog post, we explore how manufacturers can determine sponsorship needs while avoiding potential discrimination claims.
Introduction
Recruiting top-notch international talent...
USCIS Updates EAD Validity to 5 Years for Specific Noncitizens
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an update to its Policy Manual, extending the maximum validity period of initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to five years for certain noncitizens. This applies to those authorized to work due to their status or circumstance, such as refugees and asylum grantees,...
Understanding CETA: A Guide for Engineering and Scientific Technologists
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The Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) stands as a hallmark of collaborative progress, offering novel opportunities for engineering and scientific technologists aiming for temporary positions in Canada. This article offers a concise guide to the nuances of acquiring work permits under this accord.
Key Changes and Updates:
Noteworthy is...
USCIS Announces Biometric Fee Exemption for Form I-539 Applicants from Oct 1: What You Need to Know
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, beginning Oct. 1.
Background
On April 19, USCIS announced that the agency was extending temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirements for certain applicants...
Urgent Action Required: Respond Promptly to RFEs for Employment-Based Green Card Visas to Secure FY 2023 Allocation
If you received a Request for Evidence (RFE) to submit your Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record to USCIS, please respond to the RFE as soon as possible rather than waiting the entire 87-day response period.
Background
USCIS has issued RFEs to applicants for employment-based adjustment of status (including those adjusting as...
વિઝા બુલેટિન વિષે વ્યાપક સમજ
ભૂમિકા ભજવે છે. અહીં વિઝા બુલેટિન અને તેના મહત્વને લગતા કેટલાક વારંવાર પૂછાતા પ્રશ્નોના જવાબો પ્રસ્તુત છે.
1. વિઝા બુલેટિનની વ્યાખ્યા: વિઝા બુલેટિન શું છે? વિઝા બુલેટિન એક માસિક ચાર્ટ છે જે ગ્રીન કાર્ડની ઉપલબ્ધતાની વિગતો આપે છે. 140,000 કાનૂની કાયમી નિવાસી કાર્ડની વાર્ષિક મર્યાદા અને દેશ દીઠ ક્વોટા સિસ્ટમને જોતાં, તે બેકલોગના આધારે દર...
Understanding L-1A, L-1B Visas, and the Path to a Green Card
Dreaming of working in the U.S.? The L-1 visa might be your ticket. The L-1 visa is one of the most sought-after non-immigrant visas for those looking to work in the United States. Designed for intra-company transferees, it has two main categories: L-1A for managers and executives, and L-1B for those with specialized knowledge....
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