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Updated H-1B Proposal Enhances Requirements and Oversight, Allows Some Flexibility for F-1 Visas
The White House Office of Management and Budget has approved a proposal by the Department of Homeland Security to update oversight of the H-1B visa program. The proposal aims to…
Demanding Genuine Students Only: Advocates Push for Stricter Student Visa Policies
Australia's student visa system needs to address loopholes to ensure that only genuine international students can study in…
Kenya Announces Visa-Free Travel for All Visitors
Kenya's President William Ruto announced that starting from January, visitors to the country will no longer need a…
ITServe Leadership Endorses H-1B Visa Renewal Program
ITServe Alliance, a group of over 2200 IT service companies in the United States, is backing the new…
Proposed Rule by DHS to Modernize H-1B Program
The U.S. DHS released a proposed rule to modernize the H-1B visa program. The rule aims to revise…
Recent Updates on PERM and Prevailing Wage Processing
The Labor Department has updated the processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage determination…
Ineffective Revisions to Skilled Worker Visas Fail US Businesses
The proposed revisions to the H-1B visa program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security aim to "modernize…
Sri Lanka Implements New Visa Policies to Boost Tourism and Foreign Investment
The Sri Lankan government plans to simplify visa policies, attract investors and tourists, and improve residence access. New…
USCIS Updates L-1 Petition Policy Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released policy guidance for L-1 petitions filed by sole proprietorships.…
Updates on Form I-9 and Proposed H-1B Changes for Employers
Employers must use the revised Form I-9, effective November 1st, 2023, to verify employment eligibility. The updated form…