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September 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

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July 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

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USCIS Extends Work Permits Under TPS Designations for Certain Countries

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On June 20, 2024, USCIS extended the validity of certain work permits issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. All impacted...more

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Not Selected in the H-1B CAP? Discover Opportunities in Canada: Exploring Alternatives for Talent Retention

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For many highly skilled international workers, securing an H-1B visa in the United States can be elusive. With this year’s lottery results announced, employers find themselves exploring alternative strategies to retain...more

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Streamlining Services: USCIS Auto-Extensions for Work Permits – A Step Towards Efficiency and Relief

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a Temporary Final Rule extending the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants from 180 days to 540...more

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USCIS Again Increases Auto-Extended Work Permits for Certain EAD Renewals

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a Temporary Final Rule extending the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants from up to 180 days...more

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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

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April 2024 Global Immigration Alert

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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 reviewing any global...more

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Poland and Other Central-Eastern European Countries Focus on Their Global Mobility & Immigration Policies

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In February 2024, Poland’s government revealed that it is working on a comprehensive migration strategy for the years 2025-2030, advertised as a “responsible and safe” approach. The Ministry of Interior and Administration...more

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Immigration and Global Mobility Update No. 34, February 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

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December 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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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

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Efforts Continue to Legalize Work, Other Pathways for Undocumented Students, Asylum Seekers

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Undocumented students are waiting for University of California (UC) leadership to issue a plan that would remove hiring restrictions for all UC students, regardless of immigration status....more

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Requirement to show citizenship or permanent residency held to be discriminatory

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In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously held that human rights law prevents employers from requiring employees to hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence rather than another kind of work...more

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December 2022 Global Immigration Alert

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

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México: Nuevas tarifas de los derechos por trámites migratorios aplicables durante 2021

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Por medio del presente hacemos de su conocimiento que se han publicado las nuevas tarifas para los derechos por trámites migratorios que serán aplicables durante 2021....more

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Mexico: Immigration procedure fees for 2021

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The new immigration procedure fee amounts applicable in 2021 are now available. The following table provides the revised Mexican pesos fee amounts for the most common immigration procedures...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: March 2020

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Australia - Changes to Working Holiday Maker Visas for Bushfire Recovery - The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) to relax and broaden the...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: February 2020

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China - Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai and Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions - Effective immediately, certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to...more

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Preregistration Process Brings Revamp and Uncertainty to H-1B Visa Program

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U.S. employers wanting to hire foreign professionals should identify those eligible for H-1B sponsorship as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to navigate newly required procedures in March 2020, including using the...more

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USCIS to Implement H-1B Registration Process for Upcoming Cap Season

Last week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that an H-1B cap registration system (from which the annual H-1B lottery will be run) will be implemented for the upcoming fiscal year 2021 H-1B cap...more

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H-1B Work Permit Filings: Will You Beat the Cap? (Updated)

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers should identify as soon as possible any current employees and employment candidates who may require H-1B work permit sponsorship before October 1, 2021, given that it is anticipated USCIS will...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: December 2019

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United Kingdom - Expansion of Shortage Occupation List for Immigration Purposes - The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) has recently been updated in accordance with the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)....more

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México: Nuevas tarifas para el pago de Derechos Migratorios 2018

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Por medio del presente hacemos de su conocimiento las nuevas tarifas de pago de derechos por trámites migratorios 2018, las cuales ha publicado el Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) a través de la Secretaria de...more

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Mexico: New Immigration Fees for 2018

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Mexico’s Ministry of Interior recently adjusted the fees for immigration applications and processes that are effective in 2018. The new fees were published by the National Institute of Migration (“Instituto Nacional de...more

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Canada Launches Global Skills Strategy to Fast-Track Short-Term Entry of High-Skilled Workers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Canadian government instituted a new, immediately effective Global Skills Strategy to facilitate entry of skilled workers....more

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