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UNITED STATES – Stricter eligibility rules for interview waiver.

February 25, 2025

The Department of State announced changes to its interview waiver policies, rolling back many of the expansions introduced previously.

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UNITED STATES – Impact of recent Executive Orders on employment-based immigration.

January 30, 2025

This article focuses on the potential effects of eight presidential executive orders on employment-based immigration.

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UNITED STATES – DHS provides clarity on H-1B regulations and requirements. 

January 17, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security released a final rule to modernize the H-1B program for practitioners and beneficiaries.

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UNITED STATES – It’s H-1B lottery time!

January 13, 2025

H-1B pre-registration begins in early March 2025. Information about your company and employees should be submitted by the end of January.

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UNITED STATES – What’s next? How the corporate immigration landscape could look under the second Trump Administration.

December 18, 2024

Corporations can expect significant changes to the immigration system, particularly in employment, foreign labor, and business operations.

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UNITED STATES – Many J-1 visa holders are no longer subject to the two-year foreign residency rule.

December 11, 2024

The list of nationalities and skills subject to the INA 212(e) two-year foreign residency rule has been updated.

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UNITED STATES – Navigating PERM audits: A comprehensive guide.

December 3, 2024

This guide covers the PERM process, audit triggers, response strategies, and best practices to ensure compliance and minimize delays when selected for a PERM audit.

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UNITED STATES – New Temporary Protected Status designation for Lebanese nationals amid ongoing crisis.

October 21, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week new temporary immigration benefits to Lebanese nationals currently in the United States.

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UNITED STATES: Citizens of Qatar will be eligible for visa-free travel to the United States no later than December 1, 2024 

September 26, 2024

Qatari citizens will be permitted to apply for visa-free travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days.  

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UNITED STATES – A Reminder to Begin H-1B Lottery Evaluations

February 2, 2024

The registration period for the H1B lottery will begin in March 2024, so now is a good time to start evaluating your company’s H-1B needs for fiscal year 2025.

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