The quota for non-EU national skilled workers in the United Kingdom has been reached for the first time since the classification was implemented in 2011. The quota applies to those employer applications filed for employees under the Tier 2 work authorization category and on the basis of a restricted Certificate […]
Worldwide Delays in U.S. Visa Issuance Continue to Next Week (At Least)
18 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On June 12, 2015, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) reported delays in visa issuance at U.S. embassies and consular posts worldwide due to technical issues impacting the Consular Consolidated Database (CCD). Hardware Failure Caused System Outage that Prevents Completion of Background Checks Subsequent DOS updates have revealed that the […]
July Visa Bulletin and Forecast of Immigrant Visa Availability for Remainder of Fiscal Year
17 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for July, and since then DOS officials have offered predictions concerning likely visa availability for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends on September 30, 2015. DOS officials forecast slower movement overall, with some categories likely to […]
Texas Governor Signs Bill Mandating E-Verify: New Law is Limited to State Agencies, Not Businesses That Contract With Them
15 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 374 into law. Effective September 1st of this year, the new law requires that all state agencies register and participate in E-Verify to verify information of all newly hired agency employees and will be enforced by the Texas […]