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Here’s Why the E-2 Visa is Becoming a Popular Option for Japanese Companies Wanting to Do Business in the U.S.

Fisher Phillips on 3/20/2025

Given the strong economic ties between Japan and the U.S., the E-2 visa has become a well-established option for individuals looking to expand their business across the border. The E-2 visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that...more

The FY 2026 H-1B Visa Lottery: A Quick Guide for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 3/20/2025

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals. But with a limited number of visas and high demand, early preparation is key. Here is a quick overview of the 2026 H-1B visa lottery...more

Immigration Enforcement Actions and Compliance – Best Practices for Employers

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and... on 2/10/2025

Through a series of sweeping executive orders, the Trump Administration has launched a systematic overhaul of U.S. immigration policy. The Administration’s prioritization of immigration enforcement will likely impact...more

Executive Orders Give First Insight into Trump Administration Immigration Priorities

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/22/2025

On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued multiple immigration-related Executive Orders focusing on border security, rolling back humanitarian programs, increased vetting of visa applicants, and an attempt to end...more

February 2024 Global Immigration Alert

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/2/2024

Canada – Student Program: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant alterations to the international student program on January 22, 2024. These include a new cap on study permit approvals for...more

January 2024 Global Immigration Alert

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/2/2024

Please note, while we address some country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand today. We highly recommend reviewing any global mobility...more

Employees Can Renew Their H-1B Visas Stateside as of January 29: An Employer’s 4-Point Plan

Fisher Phillips on 12/22/2023

We told you that stateside H-1B visas were on their way back – and now we have a date. Starting January 29, H-1B visa holders will be allowed to renew their expiring or about-to-expire visas without leaving the U.S. This...more

October 2023 Global Immigration Alert

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/2/2023

Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 8/7/2023

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

Changes to Business Immigration During COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know

BakerHostetler on 9/1/2020

Just how much impact is the global pandemic having on foreign national workers and business immigration? Matt Hoyt addresses this question and gives us a breakdown of which foreign national workers are most at risk and how...more

Current Travel Restrictions and the Ability to File Certain Immigration Petitions and Applications

Morgan Lewis on 8/12/2020

With successive presidential proclamations and executive orders in recent months, there can be considerable confusion around what type of immigration petitions and applications can be filed, and who can enter the United...more

Details Emerge on New UK Immigration System

Morgan Lewis on 2/27/2020

The UK government has published a policy paper detailing its new points-based immigration system, as well as updates on right to work checks for EEA nationals and guidance for individuals unable to return to China from the...more

US Department of State Releases March 2020 Visa Bulletin

Morgan Lewis on 2/26/2020

In the March 2020 Visa Bulletin issued by the US Department of State, EB-2 worldwide employment-based classifications, excluding China and India, remain available and current; the Dates for Filing Chart sees no advancement;...more

Important Recent Developments in Business Immigration Law

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP on 6/5/2019

Consulates Now Requesting Social Media Information From Visa Applicants A new State Department policy requires all U.S. visa applicants to submit information about social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter or...more

USCIS to Mandate In-person Interviews for All Employment-based Permanent Residence Applicants

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP on 9/8/2017

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that starting Oct. 1, all foreign nationals who have submitted employment-based adjustment of status applications will now be required to undergo a personal...more

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