The Department of State (DOS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Qatari citizens and nationals will be able to apply for travel to the United States as temporary visitors under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Effective December
Mayer Brown attorney Morgan Bailey has authored “DHS Is In For A Rough Ride After The Election, No Matter Who Wins” for The Hill. In this opinion piece, Morgan (former Deputy Chief of Staff, US Citizenship & Immigration Services) discusses
European Union Commissioner of Home Affairs Ylva Johansson has announced that the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will launch on November 10, 2024. EES is intended to function as an automated electronic system for registering the entry and exit of
As the federal fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, 2024, there are several notable updates from U.S. courts and federal agencies affecting the employment-based immigration system.
H-4 Employment Authorization Continues
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Following our previous article on the rollout of eVisas in the UK, the UK Government has confirmed that all those who hold Biometric Residence Permits (“BRPs”), which are credit card sized identity documents which hold a migrant’s biographic data,
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the trial launch of E-Verify+, an advanced product to streamline the process for employers to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired workers. Through this process, employees will receive a link
Effective August 1, 2024, Israel will require travelers from visa exempt countries to obtain an electronic travel authorization before departing for the country. Travelers applying for the authorization—known as ETA-IL—will receive a reply within 24-72 hours, and if their application
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently extended the allowable duration for Japanese language and culture specialists under the J-1 visa classification from one year to three years. The initiative aims to enhance cultural exchanges and strengthen educational ties between
In a significant development, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking steps to prevent certain applicants from experiencing a lapse in employment authorization while their renewal requests remain pending. The agency is temporarily increasing the automatic extension period
