On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, the Trump Administration announced the creation of a new National Vetting Center which will be charged with coordinating efforts to determine whether travelers to the United States pose a threat to national security or public safety. Applicants for admission to the United States are already […]
UNITED KINDGOM – Government to Double Immigration Health Surcharge
7 Feb
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.K. government has announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will double from £200 to £400 per year. The IHS was first introduced in 2015 and is a required payment from applicants from outside the European Economic Area as part of their work, study, or family based visa application process. In addition, […]
On Thursday, January 25, 2018, the White House released an outline of the President’s plan for DACA recipients and “Dreamers.” The plan is widely considered to be a starting point for negotiations which the White House has released in advance of the promised bi-partisan immigration debate that was negotiated by […]
In the event the U.S. Senate fails to pass a continuing resolution to continue operating the government until a full budget agreement can be reached, the U.S. Federal Government is expected to “shutdown.” Various Government departments and agencies are involved in handling U.S. immigration matters, and each would be impacted […]