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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Amends Immigration Rules with Statement of Changes, 10 September 2024

On 10 September 2024, the UK government released its Statement of Changes amending the Immigration Rules. Key changes relevant to many of our clients are summarised below....more

Amundsen Davis LLC

I-94 Travel Tips for Fewer Headaches

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Traveling to the U.S. can be grueling. By the time you arrive at Customs and Border Protection (CBP), all you want is to get through and be on your way. But diligence and a little extra time at CBP can save you headaches,...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Understanding National Interest Waivers: A Strategic Route Worth Consideration

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The National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) is a special provision within the EB-2 employment-based immigration category that allows individuals to bypass the usual labor certification process (“PERM”) required for most...more

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USCIS Updates Guidance for F-1 Students on OPT and STEM OPT Eligibility

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The F-1 nonimmigrant visa status allows noncitizens to study in the United States at U.S. colleges and universities. F-1 students may be eligible for off-campus employment under the following programs: Curricular Practical...more

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US Department of State Releases September 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in September 2024. The Final Action Dates chart reflects significant EB-3...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

You Are Sponsoring a Foreign National Employee for Permanent Residency, Can You Clawback Some of the Fees?

Companies usually hire a foreign national who requires visa sponsorship because they cannot find a U.S. worker with those skill sets, which is frequently in the STEM fields. However, visa sponsorship comes with significant...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

USCIS Announces It Will Be Making a Second Round of Selections From Registrations Submitted in the FY25 H-1B Lottery

Today, USCIS announced that it will be making additional selections from the FY25 H-1B registrations it received in order to reach the FY25 numerical allocation. The agency’s announcement was silent on timing, numbers and the...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Estate and Tax Planning for Globally Mobile Clients: Pre-immigration Planning for Moving to the United States

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Individuals considering moving to the United States should be aware of the tax consequences of becoming a U.S. resident and take advantage of tax planning opportunities before moving here. George McCormick discusses these...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Data-Based Research Shows Immigration Benefits to Country

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As immigration advocates make the case for more immigration to the United States, they tend to focus on the ways immigrants participate in our consumer economy. When highly skilled immigrants come to the United States on...more

Clark Hill PLC

Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families (Parole in Place)

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President Biden announced a new program for individuals who are in the United States without inspection. Under this new program, individuals will be able to request Parole in Place from USCIS. To be eligible, individuals must...more

Morgan Lewis

US Department of State Releases August 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in August 2024. The Final Action Dates chart reflects one-month advancements in...more

Troutman Pepper

Employing Foreign Talent: Visa Challenges and Compliance Insights, Featuring The Proposal — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs delve into the complexities of employing foreign workers with special guest Robert Lee, partner at Troutman Pepper who leads the firm’s immigration...more

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What a Labour Win Means for UK Immigration Law

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Having run on a manifesto promising to “reform the points-based immigration system so that it is fair and properly managed,” the United Kingdom’s incoming Labour government is expected to implement several changes to the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Immigration: The Newly Elected Labour Government’s Approach to Immigration Policy

On 4 July 2024, the Labour Party was elected to power by the UK’s people, with Sir Keir Starmer becoming the new prime minister. After 11 years away from the executive branch of the government, the Labour Party and the prime...more

Burr & Forman

The Burr Morning Show: Immigration Updates

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Melissa Azallion Kenny and Jon Eggert explore the latest updates and trends in immigration law and policy. They discuss best practices for ensuring compliance and strategies for managing immigration challenges in the current...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Upcoming Changes to Kramer Levin’s Immigration Tracker System and Results of the FY25 H-1B Lottery

Updates to Kramer Levin’s Immigration Tracker System Two-Factor Authentication for Tracker Beginning on Monday, May 20, 2024, Tracker will require “two-factor authentication” in order to access our immigration system. We are...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

May 2024 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note: while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend...more

Mayer Brown

Raising The Bar: New UK Immigration Rules Increase Salary Thresholds For Sponsored Workers

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New Immigration Rules came into force in the UK on 4 April 2024 which affect employers who sponsor workers under the Skilled worker or Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker routes....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Digitalising the UK Immigration System

The UK government is in the process of fully digitalising the UK immigration system. Immigration documents in the UK are gradually being converted from hard copies to online records. These are known as eVisas, and they have...more

Ius Laboris

Immigration and Global Mobility Update No. 35, April 2024

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Several times a year, our experts from around the world compile an update on immigration and global mobility practice, setting out recent changes to the laws and regulations in their jurisdictions. Here are the highlights of...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

UK Government Releases Latest Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules

On 14 March 2024, the UK government released its Statement of Changes amending the Immigration Rules. Key changes relevant to many of our clients are summarised below....more

Morgan Lewis

US Department of State Releases April 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in April 2024, reflecting modest advancement in several categories....more

Littler

Summary of Upcoming Changes to USCIS Filing Requirements in April 2024

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April 1, 2024, will mark the beginning of new changes to USCIS form editions, filing fees, and direct filing addresses for many common immigration applications and petitions. ...more

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Statement of Changes to UK Immigration Rules Announced (Updated)

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The UK government published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, providing details for the much-anticipated changes to sponsored worker salary thresholds, the new Immigration Salary List, and increased income...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Lawsuit Challenges New USCIS Fee Rule

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Significant increases to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) filing fees are set to go into effect on April 1, 2024. However, a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado may delay that...more

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