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In February 2023, the Department of State (DOS) announced its intention to implement a pilot program offering visa renewal options within the United States for certain nonimmigrant visa holders. In October 2023, the rules for this new program were submitted for White House review and are waiting for final approval.   […]

Like many cities across the U.S., Houston has been experiencing a shortage of skilled workers in many industries, including energy, health care, education and technology. This shortage has impacted businesses, slowed supply chains and economic growth, and is here to stay long-term due to several factors including early retirements and The Great Resignation. Until there […]

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for December 2023 revealing no movement in most categories and minimal movement in only two categories of Final Action Dates.  Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates remain current in the EB-1 category for all countries of birth […]

The pandemic halted global travel and brought an enormous shift toward remote work and fewer business meetings. Midway through the pandemic, many thought those trends were here to stay. However, global air travel has reached 94% of its pre-pandemic levels. In Houston, international air traffic is only 2% below where […]