For workers who seek more autonomy, more flexibility, or a second income, the idea of a freelance job, or “gig,” may sound like a good option. For employers who can’t provide full-time employment and benefits or who need temporary additional services, hiring freelance and gig workers may also sound like […]
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By Lynn Brezosky, Houston Chronicle Venture capitalists are among those hoping the Trump administration backs down on its efforts to rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule, an Obama-era order that offers special immigration status to foreign entrepreneurs with third-party backing to build and scale their startups. The rule was promulgated days […]
Visa-Waiver Travelers May Now Check Online and Receive Email Reminders about their Authorized Stay
19 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rolled out enhanced features under the “View Compliance” tab of the CBP website, which allows travelers under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to check their immigration status and expiration dates of their authorized stay in the United States. VWP travelers may verify online the […]