In this issue: 1. Bipartisan Bill Introduced in Senate Would Provide Up to 40,000 Unused Immigrant Visas for Doctors, Nurses – The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act would provide unused employment-based immigrant visas for up to 25,000 foreign nurses and 15,000 foreign physicians and their family members. 2. USCIS Completes Initial FY 2022 H-1B Cap Season […]
In this issue: 1. AUSTRALIA – There are new eligibility criteria for the Subclass 408, Temporary Activity visa—Australian Government Endorsed Events stream. 2. BELGIUM – A digital platform, “Working in Belgium,” intended to facilitate the filing and processing of applications, will be launched soon after a test phase. The Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement has […]
In this issue: 1. Dept. of State Issues New Guidance on Exceptions for Travelers From Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland – The Department of State rescinded the previous national interest determination regarding categories of travelers eligible for exceptions under Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10143 related to the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, and the Republic […]
In this issue: 1. USCIS Delays H-1B Wage-Based Selection Process for Cap-Subject Petitions – The wage-based selection process is delayed to December 31, 2021, meaning that it will not be in effect for the upcoming H-1B cap filing season this March. 2. FY 2022 H-1B Visa Registration Period Starts March 9 – The initial registration […]
In this issue: 1. SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION IN ITALY: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of self-employment issues related to immigration in Italy. 2. BELGIUM – A change in legislation is consequential for European Union/Schengen travel to Belgium. 3. ITALY – Residence permit validity has been extended to April 30, 2021. Also, there […]
In this issue: 1. Trump Extends Through March Bans on Foreign Workers Previously Set to Expire December 31, 2020; Extends Memo on Visa Sanctions – President Trump signed a proclamation extending earlier proclamations suspending the entry of certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants through March 31, 2021. He also extended a separate memo on visa […]
In this issue: 1. INVESTOR VISAS: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of investor visas in several countries. 2. CANADA – This article discusses new pilot projects and other efforts to allow in professionals; programs reopened for certain entrepreneurs and self-employed persons; updated immigration targets in Québec and Canada; and designated learning institutions […]
In this issue: 1. THREE THINGS THE CEO NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT IMMIGRATION: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of things a company CEO should know about immigration in Canada and Italy. 2. ITALY – This article summarizes issues related to immigration in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. PERU – Peru has […]
In this issue: 1. EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP CRITERIA: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of policies and procedures related to employer sponsorship criteria in Italy and Turkey. 2. BELGIUM – Belgium has added to the list of categories of travelers with an essential function or need, and has issued an update on restrictions on […]
In this issue: 1. DOCUMENT PROCUREMENT AND THE LEGALIZATION PROCESS: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of policies and procedures on document procurement and legalization in several countries 2. CANADA – Canada has issued several updates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. ITALY – Italy has lifted some travel restrictions. A new […]