The Department of State released the November Visa Bulletin, which contains some movement of final action dates in certain employment-based categories.
- The Worldwide EB1-1 category remains current for all
Department of State Issues October 2016 Visa Bulletin
This week, the Department of State released the Visa Bulletin for October 2016.
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Unfortunately, the expected movement as the U.S. government begins a new fiscal year did not materialize
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September 2016 Visa Bulletin Released
This week, the Department of State released the Visa Bulletin for September 2016. Given that visa numbers are issued based on the government fiscal year, we expect to see
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New Rules Ease Visa Requirements for Visitors to Mexico
Mexico recently expanded the list of individuals who can visit Mexico without a visa. Now anyone who holds an unexpired visa or is a permanent resident of the United States,
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June 2016 Visa Bulletin Update
The Department of State (DOS) has released the June 2016 Visa Bulletin that includes the “Application Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.”
For both family-sponsored and employment-based filings,
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Department of State Issues May 2016 Visa Bulletin
The Department of State (DOS) has released the May 2016 Visa Bulletin with the Application Final Action Date chart for employment-based applications which reflects some modest movement for some applicants.
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The Department of Homeland Security Announces Agreement with Canada and Mexico to Create North American Trusted Traveler Network that will Facilitate Travel for Eligible Travelers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has signed a trilateral agreement with its counterparts Public Safety Canada and the Secretariat of Governance of Mexico to create a North American Trusted
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State Department Shifting E-1 and E-2 Visa Processing Locations in Mexico to Provide Applicants with Higher Levels of Service
Due to recent increases in overall visa applications, the State Department has announced changes to the nonimmigrant E visa application process in Mexico. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City will not process nonimmigrant E visa applications received on or after July 7, 2015. All E-1 treaty trader visa applications received in Applicant Service Centers on or after July 7, 2015, will be handled by the U.S. Consulates in Monterrey and Tijuana. All E-2 treaty investor visa applications received on or after July 7, 2015, will be handled by the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez.
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Canada Encourages Business and Tourist Travel from Mexico, India and Brazil
Seeking to increase business and tourist traffic from economically booming countries, Canada is expediting its visa process for certain visitors from Mexico, India and Brazil. Canada has implemented the CAN+
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Global Immigration Series – Doing Business in Mexico: A Second Look at Visas, or Lack Thereof
Sending employees on international assignment is a strategic business decision for many companies. While often necessary to compete in the global marketplace, employees abroad may bring hidden and unknown risk.