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U.S. Supreme Court decides 7-2 that Padilla is not retroactive
In Chaidez v. United States, decided 2/20/13, the Court held that its prior decision in Padilla v. Kentucky (2010), holding that the Sixth Amendment requires an attorney for a noncitizen criminal defendant to inform that defendant of the deportation consequences that...
ICE Does Not Renew Partnership with Local Law Enforcement
Director Morton announced the removal by ICE of 409,849 individuals from the U.S. for FY 2012. He emphasized ICE’s goal to target the removal of the most serious criminal offenders. In the past, under the 287(g) program, ICE teamed up with state and local law...
Loews and DHS Promote Trusted Traveler Program
Loews Hotel & Resorts has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to encourage the enrollment and use of the Trusted Traveler Program among its guests. Loews is offering First Platinum loyalty rewards members complimentary enrollment in the Global...
Processing a U.S. Visa in India Expected to Become More Efficient
As a result of the DOS’ Global support Strategy program, the U.S. Embassy in India has implemented a new online processing system which is expected to streamline appointment scheduling, simplify fee payments and provide new delivery options.  The program includes a...
Russia and U.S. Immigration Agreement Good for Business
As of September 9, 2012, Russian and American travelers for business or tourism will be eligible to receive visas valid for multiple entries during a period of 36 months. The agreement eases visa processing time for travelers from both countries (under 15 days in most...
The End of the Paper I-94 Card
Many nonimmigrants arriving at U.S. air and seaports will soon no longer receive a paper I-94 card. These travelers will only be issued a stamp in their passport and CBP will create an electronic record for arriving nonimmigrants. Most of those arriving at a land...
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🚀⚡️ Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER
Amidst all the noise and uncertainty, one thing remains constant— Success in foreign talent management, like in life, is often a mix of strategy, preparation, and a little bit of luck. 🍀 In this March newsletter, here is what's inside: ✅ U.S. Reverts Dropbox Visa...
H-1B Cap Season Update: Registration & Next Steps
We have officially begun H-1B cap registration for our candidates, and we are on track to complete all registrations before the end of registration - March 7-24 Our goal is to make this process as smooth, efficient, and stress-free as possible for employers and...