Effective February 29, 2024, the Canadian government has changed its visa requirements for citizens of Mexico. Previously, Mexican citizens had been eligible for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel visa-free to Canada since 2016. Unless they meet the eTA eligibility criteria for visa-exempt travel, Mexicans will immediately be […]
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for March 2024 revealing forward movement in a few categories. Most of the forward movement was moderate. In the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, the Date for Filing remained the same for all countries. The Final Action Dates […]
Employment-Based Immigration Filing Fees to Increase Following Final Rule Issued by USCIS
5 Feb
by Foster, on Immigration Updates, News
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on January 30, 2024 to update its filing fees for the first time in more than seven years. Under the final rule, most employment-based processes will see a significant increase in filing fees. The new fees will go into […]
Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Begins March 6, 2024
31 Jan
by Foster, on Immigration Updates, News
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap will open at noon ET on March 6, 2024, and run through noon ET on March 22, 2024. During this time, employers and their legal representatives must register […]