By Stan Marek As the flood waters left behind by Hurricane Harvey begin to recede around our great city, the questions of how to rebuild and who will do the work are top of mind. Following the passage of a ban on “sanctuary cities” in Texas, we were already faced […]
Nigeria – Professional Certification Now Required For Certain STR Visa Holders
8 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Effective August 16, 2017, certain Nigerian Subject to Regularization (STR) visa holders will need to register with the relevant Nigerian regulatory authority prior to engaging in any productive work in Nigeria. This directive order from the Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) applies to regulated professions, including but not limited to […]
COLOMBIA – Significant Changes to Immigration System – Effective December 14, 2017
6 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On August 2nd the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Relations published a resolution that establishes a new system of visa categories and implements new immigration requirements. Resolution 6045/2017 is anticipated to go into effect on December 14, 2017, 90 business days after the date of publication. Colombian visas issued prior to […]
On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the winding down of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to end on March 5, 2018. Referencing a letter from the “Attorneys General of Texas and several other states” threatening legal action, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]