In addition to its well-documented health impacts, Coronavirus (COVID-19) is also affecting both travel and immigration application and visa processing, as countries try to contain the spread of this virus.
Read MoreThe new H-1B cap registration process is being implemented this year and USCIS has finally provided some additional guidance about the new process and how it works, but open questions remain about several key aspects of the new process.
Check out our list of 12 important things to know about the new H-1B cap registration process, and read about how Ellis Porter plans to manage the registration process, including our free H-1B cap registration service for employers.
Read MoreThe gaming industry is on a rise and a huge part of that is contributed to esports. Professional sports leagues and teams continue to enter the world of esports in hopes of finding new ways to gain a bigger fan base. As more leagues like NBA 2K and eMLS League search overseas for talent, foreign national esports athletes should be aware of what visas to explore should they be offered an opportunity to play in the United States.
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USCIS has announced a final rule that implements a $10 non-refundable registration fee for employers seeking to submit an application for an H-1B worker under the proposed new USCIS H-1B registration system, which when implemented, will significantly change the H-1B cap lottery selection process.
Read MoreImplementation of the new and more restrictive DHS public charge regulations that were scheduled to become effective on October 15 have been blocked by Federal District Court Judges in New York and California.
Read MoreThe US Department of State has announced that the validity period of E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Trader Investor visas for French nationals will be reduced significantly from 60 months to 15 months.
Read MoreThe August 2019 Visa Bulletin released by the Department of State announced significant retrogression for all employment-based green card categories. The retrogression is anticipated to be relatively short for certain categories. However, it appears other categories will remain backlogged for longer than expected.
Read MoreUSCIS announced that it will resume premium processing service for all H-1B petitions starting Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Read MoreStarting Tuesday, February 19, 2019 USCIS will resume premium processing service for all H-1B petitions that were filed on or before December 21, 2018.
Read MoreThe Department of Homeland Security has officially announced changes to the H-1B cap lottery selection process effective April 1, 2019. However, the pre-registration process will not be implemented until the 2020 H-1B cap filing period.
Read MoreIn February, USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment applications from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Final Action dates listed in the State Department's February Visa Bulletin.
Read MoreU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has sent a final version of its H-1B cap registration rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), moving the highly anticipated regulation closer to completion.
Read MoreEllis Porter’s analysis of the most recently published Visa Bulletin from the Department of State
Read MoreDOL expects to bring iCERT back online at 2:00 p.m. EST on January 7. When the system resumes operations, employers will once again be able to create, edit and file H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 labor condition applications, H-2A/H-2B temporary labor certification applications and prevailing wage requests.
Read MoreCanada’s legalization of marijuana has the potential to create serious travel issues for Canadian citizens seeking to enter the U.S., as well as U.S. citizens seeking to return to the U.S. following a trip to Canada.
Read MoreUSCIS announced that it will give its adjudicating officers expanded authority to deny immigration applications without issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE).
Read MoreIn a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the travel restrictions outlined in Travel Ban version 3.0.
Read MoreRecently published policy changes all signal a much higher level of scrutiny aimed towards students. And the implications are harsh.
Read MoreGreen cards containing date errors are being recalled for some spouses of US citizens.
Read MoreData entry for the H-1B cap lottery is done. Learn what’s next.
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