AUTHOR: Rebecca Massiatte.
Insight, News, and Strategy on Immigration Matters Around the World
AUTHOR: Rebecca Massiatte.
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AUTHOR: Harry J. Joe.
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AUTHOR: Melina Villalobos.
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Whether to pre-populate Section 1 of the Form I-9 has become a hot topic because of the rising use of electronic I-9 software. Section 1, Employee Information and Verification, contains basic information about the employer, such as name, address, and date of birth. I-9 software makes it easy for the employer to complete Section 1…
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AUTHOR: Harry J. Joe.
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Reports have surfaced that some U.S. consulates are denying H-1B visa applications on the ground that the certified Labor Condition Application referenced the incorrect wage level for the position. This can mean significant staffing issues for employers expecting workers on H-1B visas.
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As previously reported, over the past several weeks, a number of U.S. consulates were temporarily closed due to security concerns creating processing delays for U.S. visa applicants. Consular posts in 20 cities, including all three posts processing visas in Saudi Arabia, were closed from August 5 through August 10 in conjunction with a worldwide travel…
Author: Helen Pihlstrom.
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The Department of State has issued a travel advisory for the Middle East and parts of Northern Africa after receiving warnings of potential al Qaeda attacks. U.S. Embassies in these areas will close from August 3rd until further notice. U.S. intelligence indicated potential attacks against American and Western targets in the final days of Ramadan.…