by Frank Alvarado | Feb 10, 2021 | Global
A change in legislation is consequential for European Union (EU)/Schengen travel to Belgium. A change in legislation, published in the Belgian Official Journal on January 26, 2020, and effective January 27, 2021, will have substantial consequences for EU/Schengen...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 9, 2021 | Global
The type and number of self-employment (Lavoro Autonomo) authorizations available to non-European Union (EU) nationals in Italy are set by a quota decree (decreto-flussi). Not all self-employment categories are available each year. To qualify, the self-employed person...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 9, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas
Many H-1B applicants were extremely concerned about the prior administration’s proposed wage-based section system that would disadvantage recent U.S. graduates and certain professionals in favor of applicants with the higher paid jobs. DHS has indicated it will delay...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 6, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
USCIS announced today that the initial registration period for H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern time on March 9 and run through noon Eastern time on March 25. During this period, employers will be able to complete petitioner and beneficiary information and submit...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 3, 2021 | Human Resources Services
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) compliance due to continued precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy is extended until March 31,...
