18 Dec
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
In response to President Trump’s Executive Memorandum detailing a “Buy American, Hire American” policy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has scrutinized petitions and applications for immigrant benefits more heavily and has evaluated ways to eliminate various benefits programs that are not specifically required by the Immigration & Nationality […]
On December 8, 2017, the Brazilian National Immigration Council announced the revocation of all prior immigration regulations that were still effective under the vacation legis, the period of time between the publication of the new Brazilian immigration law and its implementation and legal effect. The National Immigration Council also published […]
18 Dec
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun accepting Application for Entrepreneurial Parole, and has outlined the specific requirements, procedure, and instructions for how the International Entrepreneur Rule will be implemented. On December 1, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ordered that the U.S. Department of Homeland […]
12 Dec
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
As of December 1, 2017, Bulgarian and Romanian citizens no longer require a visa to enter Canada for tourism and business visits of up to six months. These travelers can now obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they plan to fly to or transit through Canada. Under the eTA […]
