In 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an Interim Final Rule to extend the period of F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) from 12 months to 29 months for graduates with degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). On August 12, 2015, the U.S. District Court […]
U.S. Enters Agreement with Canada & Mexico for Trusted Traveler Network
7 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On August 5, 2015, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that the DHS has entered into an agreement with Public Safety Canada and the Secretariat of Governance of Mexico to establish a North American Trusted Traveler network. Beginning in 2016, the agreement will allow Mexican citizens to apply for […]
CIS to Begin Stricter Enforcement of H-1B Amendment Requirements When Employees Change Work Location
7 Aug
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On July 21, 2015, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (CIS) issued a Policy Memorandum to provide guidance concerning the requirement of filing an amended H-1B petition when an H-1B worker will be placed at a new place of employment. While the notion that a change in the place of employment […]
On July 15, 2015, the Malaysian Expatriate Services Division (ESD) implemented a new work authorization category, the Employment Pass III (EPIII). The EPIII category is intended for foreign nationals who will earn less than MYR 5,000.00 per month, the current minimum salary amount for regular Employment Pass (EP) applications. To […]