Are you or your employee extraordinary in their field? If not, is their work in the U.S. national interest? Learn the immigration options available and the criteria for work visas and permanent residence for individuals, employees, and prospective employees. Learning Objectives/Topics Non-Immigrant options for individuals of Extraordinary Ability Immigrant Options […]
Effective February 29, 2024, the Canadian government has changed its visa requirements for citizens of Mexico. Previously, Mexican citizens had been eligible for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel visa-free to Canada since 2016. Unless they meet the eTA eligibility criteria for visa-exempt travel, Mexicans will immediately be […]
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for March 2024 revealing forward movement in a few categories. Most of the forward movement was moderate. In the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, the Date for Filing remained the same for all countries. The Final Action Dates […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on January 30, 2024 to update its filing fees for the first time in more than seven years. Under the final rule, most employment-based processes will see a significant increase in filing fees. The new fees will go into […]