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April 20, 2017
Executive Order on H-1Bs
President Trump’s latest immigration-related Executive Order is titled “Buy American and Hire American.” The EO, signed April 18, directs government agencies to suggest H-1B changes to prioritize the most-skilled and highest-paid positions. The President also directs executive agencies to take prompt action to crack...
read moreApril 19, 2017
Redesign of the EAD and Green Cards
Please note that USCIS announced they will be updating the design and several of the security features of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Green Cards. They will begin implementing these changes on May 1, 2017. Cards that were issued before these changes will continue...
read moreMarch 22, 2017
Arizona J-1 Waiver Alerts
The Arizona Department of Health Services announced that there are still Conrad 30 J-1 waiver slots available for the Fiscal Year 2017 J-1 Visa Waiver Program. ADHS will continue accepting applications through May 31, 2017. Please contact our office as soon as possible if...
read moreMarch 03, 2017
USCIS Announces Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Cases
USCIS SENT OUT THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT (3/3/2017). PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT A PREMIUM PROCESSING UPGRADE TO A CURRENTLY PENDING H-1B PETITION BEFORE THE SUSPENSION TAKES EFFECT ON APRIL 3, 2017. Starting April 3, 2017, USCIS will temporarily suspend...
read moreFebruary 15, 2017
Reminder: ADHS FY-2017 J-1 Waiver Program Open through March 15, 2017
There are still Conrad 30 J-1 waiver slots available for the Fiscal Year 2017 J-1 Visa Waiver Program in Arizona. Arizona Department of Health Services will continue accepting applications through March 15, 2017. Please contact our office as soon as possible if you have...
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