Entry Permission for Expatriates Holding Active Employment Passes in Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia announced that – effective 24 June 2020 - foreign nationals holding either an Employment Pass (Category I) (foreign employees earning a monthly salary of at least RM10,000) or a Resident...
Changes to Border and Entry Measures in Singapore
Effective from 17 June 2020, the authorities in Singapore will implement a COVID-19 testing regime for all incoming travelers. The test will be scheduled a few days before the end of the mandatory 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) period at a designated testing facility...
What Are Your Options?
Immigration Briefings by Alan Tafapolsky. It is a two-part briefing that explores immigration options for Foreign Nationals and its intersection to corporate and securities laws. Download "What are Your Options?" Part 1 Part 2
Immigration Law & Procedure
Edited by Ron Wada. It is the most widely used Immigration Treatise in the US. Immigration Law and Procedure is the flagship practice guide, only from LexisNexis. A comprehensive treatise with analysis and primary law resources. See details
EB2 versus EB3
Written by Ron Wada. It is a book published by AILA that is the “go to” when deciding to file and strategize your case as an EB2 versus EB3 PERM. AILA's Focus on EB-2 & EB-3 Degree Equivalency Supplement brings the original book up to date with the most recent...
US-Canada Travel Restrictions Extended
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau today announced that the mutual ban for non-essential travel between the United States and Canada will continue to remain in effect through 21 June 2020.
Turn, Turn, Turn
An article written by Alan Tafapolsky and Tony Smith on dealing with PERM audits in AILA's David Stanton's Manual on Labor Certification. A team of labor certification experts, led by Susan J. Cohen and Jane W. Goldblum, has updated the popular David Stanton...
USCIS Application Support Centers Scheduled to Re-Open on 4 June
In-person services at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices have been temporarily suspended since 18 March, including services at its application support centers (ASCs) that also process biometrics requests for Canadian immigration applications....
Department of Homeland Security Adds Brazil to List of Countries for COVID-19 Travel Restrictions.
President Trump signed a proclamation suspending the entry into the U.S. of any foreign nationals who were present in Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. This travel restriction applies to flights departing...
USCIS has announced it will resume premium processing for certain petitions including Form I-129 and I-140, in phases
USCIS has announced it will resume premium processing for certain petitions including Form I-129 and I-140, in phases. Beginning 6/1, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for all eligible Form I-140 petitions; Beginning 6/8, USCIS will accept premium...