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November Global Immigration Update
WR Immigration’s November global immigration updates include the latest developments in China issuing visas on a walk-in basis, India resuming issuance of some visas to Canadians, South Africa’s launch of a pilot program for a Trusted Employer Scheme, and much more! China Chinese Consulates have begun issuing visas on a walk-in basis without requiring advance […]
August Global Immigration Update
This month’s Global Immigration Update includes more immigrant-friendly developments from Singapore, Australia, Canada, and more! Spotlight on Singapore: Details of New COMPASS Framework for Employment Passes Goes Live September 1st Overview The new Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) for Employment Pass applications will go live in Singapore on September 1, 2023 for new applications (and September […]
July Global Immigration Update
This month’s Global Immigration Update includes more immigrant-friendly developments from Canada, the European Union, Germany, and more! Canada: Expanded Work Permits, Digital Nomad Visas, and Fast-Tracked Applications As discussed in the June Global Immigration Update, Canada announced it is creating a new category of open work permit for US H-1B visa holders. However, despite the […]
Global Newsletter
In this look around the globe, find the latest immigration news regarding WR’s AILA appearance, Canada’s Express Entry permanent residence program and much more! But first, we start with this month’s WR Updates. WReview: WR Immigration at AILA’s Global Migration Forum in Orlando June 19 – 20 Audrey Lustgarten, WR Immigration’s Managing Partner, Global will […]
December 2022 Visa Bulletin – Update
On Thursday, November 17th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that it will honor the State Department’s Date for Filing chart from the State Department’s December 2022 Visa Bulletin. The December 2022 Visa Bulletin was released late in the monthly cycle which may be a sign that USCIS and State Department were wrestling with […]
Bloomberg Article: Revival of the EB-5 Visa Program
The EB-5 visa program coveted by many wealthy overseas investors is being revived after changes aimed at curbing abuses. The EB-5 visa program has attracted $37 billion in foreign investments since 2008 and the queue of wealthy applicants from China to India is growing. Earlier this year, the Biden administration signed a law that steps […]
August 2022 Visa Bulletin
The Department of State has issued its August 2022 Visa Bulletin, and there is modest movement in both the final action dates and dates for filing in the EB-3 preference category for India and China, but no change from July in the EB-2 category. Final action dates for EB-3 China will advance 30 days to […]
June 2022 Visa Bulletin
The Department of State has issued its June 2022 Visa Bulletin, and the most notable update is a significant advancement in the India EB-2 final action dates, which will advance by a full year to September 1, 2014. There is little movement in the final action dates for most other employment-based preference categories. Final action […]
April 2022 Visa Bulletin Update
The Department of State has issued its April 2022 Visa Bulletin. There is little to no movement in the final action dates for most employment-based preference categories. India EB-2 will advance by a little over two months to July 8, 2013. Final action dates for India EB-3 and China EB-2 and EB-3 professionals and skilled […]
March 2022 Visa Bulletin Update
The Department of State has issued its March 2022 Visa Bulletin. This month’s bulletin includes more advancement in final action dates for India in the EB-2 preference category, which will advance by 4 months to May 1, 2013. Final action dates for India EB-3 and China EB-2 and EB-3 professionals and skilled workers will remain […]
U.S. Embassies & Consulates: September Update on Closures & Re-Openings
Impacting foreign workers, immigrants, and international students, the suspension of consular services has been one of the most disruptive features of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report provides an update on the re-opening and continued closures of high-traffic U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa, Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East. Brazil While routine nonimmigrant […]
President Biden Grants Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents
Breaking: President Biden has designated Hong Kong for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). As of August 5, 2021, the President has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to defer for at least 18 months in the removal of any Hong Kong residents present in the United States. The President stated that this step is necessary, […]
