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Handling Procedures Related to Entry of Foreigners for Short-term Work Tasks in China
On January 1, 2015, Handling Procedures Related to Entry of Foreigners for Short-term Work Tasks (for Trial Implementation) took effect.
State Dept.’s NVC Is Now Handling All Domestic Visa Inquiries
The National Visa Center (NVC) has begun handling all domestic email and telephone inquiries from the public on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa cases.
USCIS Revises Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
Starting on May 1, 2015, USCIS will accept only the October 23, 2014, edition of the I-129.
State Dept. Anticipates Visa Number Movement in Some Employment-Based Categories
Forward movement is possible in some employment-based categories in the coming months.
USCIS Adds Five Countries To H-2A, H-2B Visa Program Participation
The Czech Republic, Denmark, Madagascar, Portugal, and Sweden were added to the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs for the coming year.
President Announces Thaw in Relations with Cuba
The measures President Obama announced included, among other things, initiating discussions to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba, and facilitating an expansion of travel.
DHS Considers ‘Known Employer’ Program To Aid Business Travel
DHS expects to launch a pilot by late 2015 to test the program.
DOL Announces 2015 H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates
The 2015 AEWRs, broken down by state, range from a low of $10 (Alabama) to a high of $13.59 (Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota).
Employment Authorization Granted to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants Seeking Employment-Based Lawful Permanent Residence
The change will be effective May 26, 2015.
FTC Warning to Brain and Fitness App and Software Makers: Game / App Must Remove Unscientific Claims of Memory and Mental Fitness Improvement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has signaled its willingness to regulate and scrutinize claims of improved physical and mental fitness made by software and app makers.